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Jul 31, 2012
Rae
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Larson weaves two main stories together in this true crime / narrative non-fiction book about the World's Fair in Chicago and a gruesome serial killer of women and children.
I got bogged down in the endless trivia and was generally annoyed by the switching back and forth of the two plot threads. I think readers would have been better served by two completely separate books--one about the fair and one about the serial killer. Other than those personal responses, though, this was a decent read. ...more
I got bogged down in the endless trivia and was generally annoyed by the switching back and forth of the two plot threads. I think readers would have been better served by two completely separate books--one about the fair and one about the serial killer. Other than those personal responses, though, this was a decent read. ...more
Perfect narrative nonfiction. Essential reading for every Chicagoan, history buff and architect. So many things to explore further after reading this book.
Fascinating read, from both a historical and psychological perspective!
Delightful, fun, pop-history read.
Rereading May 2018 (while in Chicago).
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