The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

The Devil in the White City

Erik Larson

432 pages first pub 2003 (editions) user-added

nonfiction history true crime dark informative mysterious slow-paced
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In a thrilling narrative showcasing his gifts as storyteller and researcher, Erik Larson recounts the spellbinding tale of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.The White City (as it became known) was a magical creation constructed upon Chicago's ...

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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%

Average rating

3.85

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