More on that later.
This book was SO GOOD. It's non-fiction but you'd never guess by the style it's written in. I can't imagine churning such a large amount of research into a story that reads as if it's fiction. An amazing feat. A huge applause for Erik Larson.
This book follows the facts and events leading up to the World's Fair in 1893 while simultaneously following the story of the first ever detected serial killer of the United States. Both stories true, both fascinating. I loved learning about this portion of American history while being completely entertained. You need to pick up this book so we can chat about the World's Fair and annoyingly talk about it among others who, most likely, will know nothing about it, that way we can act more educated and thus better than everyone else. Isn't learning fun?
Whenever I mentioned the premise of this book I found people would shudder when I mentioned the serial killer thing. And to those of you who shuddered, you guys are wimps. But, if you really need me to stroke your hair and tell you it's going to be okay I will say, the serial thing does not get graphic or descriptive. I mean, one could more offended watching Sesame Street, or at least the Sesame Street featuring Katy Perry. You know the one.
Happy Reading!
This shows how disturbing I am, but I didn't shudder at the mention of a serial killer but rather that intrigued me to get this book. If it was simply only about the Worlds Fair I don't know how interested I would've been but both these stories seem interesting. I'm only at chapter 11 but this is a good book. Thanks for the recommendation Lindy!
ReplyDeleteHey sorry that last comment was mine. I was logged into my old school email. Sometimes Mindy is just easier than Melynde. :)
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