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This spell-binding work by Erik Larson was an instant hit with me. It combined two things I love (history and great story-telling) to great and compelling effect. The story centers around the 1893-4 Chicago's World Fair and two men key to its impact on the American psyche: Burnham, the architect who engineered the masterpiece of showmanship, and H. H. Holmes, "America's First Serial Killer". It follows both of them through their career while expertly interweaving the tale of the fair itself, whi
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I loved the incomparable architectural styles and historic descriptors from this 'Old World" Chicago remembrance, revolving around the 1893 World's Exposition celebrating Columbus' discovery of America.
In a comparison to Ayn Rand's classic, The Fountainhead, each main character pulls us into the structural surroundings at night, putting his career on the line in the name of solid design, and within the gates of frightening locals in architecture.
And, I appreciate the way both Rand and Larson i ...more
In a comparison to Ayn Rand's classic, The Fountainhead, each main character pulls us into the structural surroundings at night, putting his career on the line in the name of solid design, and within the gates of frightening locals in architecture.
And, I appreciate the way both Rand and Larson i ...more
Sep 21, 2009
Heather (DeathByBook)
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it was amazing
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