He slashed her throat in a Van Gogh stroke that nearly removed her head from her spine.
In the gripping narrative of "The Devil in the White City," Erik Larson intricately weaves together the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the chilling tale of a serial killer. The book highlights the stark contrasts of innovation and horror, illustrating how the Fair symbolized progress while simultaneously nurturing darkness. This juxtaposition underscores the moral complexities of human nature, as seen through the events surrounding the Fair.
The striking...