Started: April 9
Finished: April 18
Notes: I've been wanting to read this one for a while now since its a about the serial killer H.H. Holmes who was active in the U.S., specifically Chicago, in the 1890s. I had thought this was fiction, but it turns out it is not but is based upon various writings and forms of the time.
Mini review: For those seeking a true crime book with lots of information about H.H. Holmes, they will be disappointed. This book is mostly about the builders and the building of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, though perhaps a fourth of this book focuses on Holmes. If interested in Holmes, there are better, more informative books, such as Depraved by Harold Schechter. Also, though not difficult to read, this was a rather dense book in its style, making it not the most enjoyable of reads. Still, there was interesting information here, so I'm glad I picked up this one.
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