A review by vampireph4ze
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson

challenging dark informative mysterious slow-paced

4.25

i do not read a lot of non-fiction books, but this one is definitely worth it ESPECIALLY if you enjoy learning about historical events and/or true crime. it can be slow and information packed at times, but it is definitely worth it. seeing how historical events overlapped and the interactions between famous figures gave me chills - especially with the actions of the murderer H. H. Holmes. you can't help but be drawn in and wonder how in the world one man got away with so many different crimes for so long. it is hard to get into, but i understand why it is revered. erik larson did a fantastic job adding in little details to make this story come to life and help us visualize the splendor of the white city. it truly transports you back to the 1890's and, even if it does seem to drone on and on at times, is worth every second.
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