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The Devil in the White City (Kindle eBook)

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Various retailers have The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair that Changed America (Kindle eBook) by Erik Larson for $1.99.

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  • The Devil in the White City draws the reader into the enchantment of the Guilded Age, made all the more appealing by a supporting cast of real-life characters, including Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and others. Erik Larson's gifts as a storyteller are magnificently displayed in this rich narrative of the master builder, the killer, and the great fair that obsessed them both.

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Various retailers have The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair that Changed America (Kindle eBook) by Erik Larson for $1.99.

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  • The Devil in the White City draws the reader into the enchantment of the Guilded Age, made all the more appealing by a supporting cast of real-life characters, including Buffalo Bill, Theodore Dreiser, Susan B. Anthony, Thomas Edison, Archduke Francis Ferdinand, and others. Erik Larson's gifts as a storyteller are magnificently displayed in this rich narrative of the master builder, the killer, and the great fair that obsessed them both.

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Use your library digital ebook rental service for free … overdrive etc.

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Mar 30, 2023 1:50 PM
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tennis8363
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Mar 30, 2023 1:50 PM
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Good book. Long, but good.
Mar 30, 2023 1:58 PM
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bob151Mar 30, 2023 1:58 PM
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When I first learned of Henry H. Holmes and his building, i thought this stuff is made up, a tv show. Very bizarre.
Mar 30, 2023 2:04 PM
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vastateofmindMar 30, 2023 2:04 PM
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Fascinating book. Love how the author contrasted Burnham and Holmes, two VERY different men, with VERY different talents...and yet both determined to make the most of the Worlds Fair opportunity. I'm not always into history or even historical fiction (this book MAY veer into that latter category, not sure) but I always highly recommend this book to others.
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Mar 30, 2023 3:59 PM
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lugarMar 30, 2023 3:59 PM
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book is well written..excellent storyteller
Mar 30, 2023 4:18 PM
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ToSRQMar 30, 2023 4:18 PM
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great book - felt like *everybody* in Chicago was reading this book about 13-15 years ago.
Mar 30, 2023 4:46 PM
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erlebrown87Mar 30, 2023 4:46 PM
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This book is sooooo good! The opening pages are honestly kinda boring but if you ride them out you'll find yourself invested in two amazing stories. 100% worth a read. Such a good book.
Mar 30, 2023 5:25 PM
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jasefanzMar 30, 2023 5:25 PM
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Use your library digital ebook rental service for free … overdrive etc.
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un_plugMar 30, 2023 6:11 PM
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Quote from ToSRQ :
great book - felt like *everybody* in Chicago was reading this book about 13-15 years ago.
I was one of 'em. good read.
Quote from bob151 :
When I first learned of Henry H. Holmes and his building, i thought this stuff is made up, a tv show. Very bizarre.
An adaptation has been in development hell for over ten years. Has gone from movie to mini-series.
Production is supposed to finally start this spring with DiCaprio and Scorsese producing, adn Reeves in a starring role.
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Mar 30, 2023 6:55 PM
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kajsMar 30, 2023 6:55 PM
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Quote from jasefanz :
Use your library digital ebook rental service for free … overdrive etc.
Yeah when that Freakonomics sequel book was on here a few weeks ago, I just got it from the Libby app (then delivered to my Kindle). I mean I like the $1.99 price, but free is better!
Mar 30, 2023 9:11 PM
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hsb24Mar 30, 2023 9:11 PM
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Are they ever going to make this movie? It was supposed to be with Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Mar 30, 2023 9:12 PM
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hsb24Mar 30, 2023 9:12 PM
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Quote from un_plug :
I was one of 'em. good read.

An adaptation has been in development hell for over ten years. Has gone from movie to mini-series.
Production is supposed to finally start this spring with DiCaprio and Scorsese producing, adn Reeves in a starring role.
I have been looking forward to this for too long
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Mar 30, 2023 9:16 PM
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misstdianaMar 30, 2023 9:16 PM
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I haven't this one yet but my daughter said it's a good one. True story and the site of it is still standing in Chicago from what I understand. I could be wrong but I'm gonna have to check this one out soon anyway.
Mar 30, 2023 9:31 PM
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eaphotoMar 30, 2023 9:31 PM
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Amazing book. This got me hooked on Larson and I've read all of his non-fiction since. Most are good but, almost unfortunately, this is my favorite.
Mar 30, 2023 9:37 PM
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Quote from misstdiana :
I haven't this one yet but my daughter said it's a good one. True story and the site of it is still standing in Chicago from what I understand. I could be wrong but I'm gonna have to check this one out soon anyway.
It isn't, it was burned down, because people were making it a tourist spot. It is now where the post office is.

It is a great book, you can see the lagoon still and MoS&I building was built for the Exposition.

Definitely should read the book.

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Mar 30, 2023 10:08 PM
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hegemon13Mar 30, 2023 10:08 PM
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Quote from vastateofmind :
Fascinating book. Love how the author contrasted Burnham and Holmes, two VERY different men, with VERY different talents...and yet both determined to make the most of the Worlds Fair opportunity. I'm not always into history or even historical fiction (this book MAY veer into that latter category, not sure) but I always highly recommend this book to others.
Nope, not historical fiction. This book is one of extremely few works classified as a "non-fiction novel." It is structured in a narrative format, but everything in it is sourced, even every word spoken by a character. From a writer's perspective, I am in sheer awe of this book.

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