Started: 7/5/18
Finished: 7/24/18
Year: 2003
Pages: 390
Genre: historical
Grade: A
Reason for reading: grabbed off TBR pile
Blurb (from back cover): "Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life. Erik Larson's spellbinding bestseller 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 the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction."
Opinion: This is one of the better nonfiction novels that I have read. It reads like a good fiction novel with twists. It was the winner of the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime and I can see why. The develop of Chicago for the World's Fair could be boring but Larson has made it enjoyable. I highly recommend this book.
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