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A review by kellyofcali
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America by Erik Larson
dark
informative
slow-paced
3.75
This is a well written book that crosses two related subjects - one, the world's fair, and two, a serial killer. I found both interesting, which means he did a good job, though I did find it dragged on a little long towards the denouement of both storylines. It's also a little confusing what is real vs. not, though I know that bothers some people more than others.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexism and Fire/Fire injury