The Devil in the White City (DWC) is an electrifying read. The DWC reaches beyond the Chicago World's Fair, the end of a century, a fiscal depression, the life of crime and its' possibility to be evil, inventions in architecture and engineering, or new products like Juicy Fruit Gum or Aunt Jemima pancake materials. The story provides great history where someone could evaluate accomplishments and creativity of talented US citizens. The story provides one of the first known serial killer even though he was not identified as that at that time.
Anyone interested in true crimes, history of invention, events, architecture or Chicago will really like this book. There are many things to learn such as why the Eiffel Tower is called the Eiffel Tower and why Ferris Wheels are called Ferris Wheels. There is something to learn beyond the joy of reading a well written story.
The Devil in the White City is recommended.
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