The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

Erik Larson

464 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

nonfiction history true crime dark informative mysterious slow-paced
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Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life. A book that intertwines the true tale of two men - the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World's Fair, striving to secure America's place in the world: and the cunning serial killer who used t...

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Moods

informative 88%
dark 78%
mysterious 45%
tense 24%
challenging 16%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 13%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 41%
fast 5%

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