Debbie R. (2JsmomJCJK) - , reviewed History made interesting on 2/19/2009 + 27 more book reviews

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I am not a history buff. I don't like history in general. I actually read very little nonfiction. This book was recommended by my brother so I felt some obligation to try reading it, but I really liked it. I learned more about Chicago, one of my fav cities, and interesting factoids from this book than any I have read like it. I was fascinated by the story of the man who was a mass murderer (the dark element)and was really hoping to read more of the dark side. Still, it was an interesting presentation of Chicago at an interesting time in history. I'm not sure the stories really deserved to be intertwined or needed to be , but I guess it served a purpose. Each story in itself was interesting enough, but I credit Larson for switching it up a bit. I visited Chi-town shortly after and the names from the story are so extremely relevant today. Good recommendation, bro!

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