Books like The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Summary & Study Guide

The Devil in the White City is an interesting story in the way that the author alternates the plot lines between the cereal kiler, Holmes, and the architecte of the World's Fair, Burnham. The way the author describes the two drastically different characters allows the reader to understand what makes these characers similar. One reason to read The Devil in the White City would be that it's simply all around a good book. The book is entertaining and rarely leaves the reader boerd or uninterested. The book also depicts the American culture of the 1890s better than even contemporary books. The alternation between the two plots, while interesting, is slightly frustrating. Both plots are well written and interessting but they stand in the way of eachother.