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The Devil in the White City

Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
Mar 18, 2017liljables rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fans of narrative non-fiction and/or true crime are sure to enjoy this book! Lawson weaves together the stories of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 and the concurrent murder spree of Dr. H. H. Holmes. The chapters describing the lead-up to the Fair's opening explore the changing identity of the city of Chicago (and America as a whole), while the alternating chapters delve into the thoughts and actions of "America's First Serial Killer". This creates an interesting juxtaposition between the perceived opulence and civility of the Fair and the ease with which horrible crimes were committed in its shadow.