Nonfiction account of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the serial killer H.H. Holmes who preyed on visitors amid the spectacle.
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Nonfiction account of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the serial killer H.H. Holmes who preyed on visitors amid the spectacle.
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From back cover: Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larson's spell-binding bestseller intertwines the true tale of two men - the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World's Fair, striving to secure America's place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling, Erik Larson has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of t...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Graphic accounts of serial murders, torture, and body disposal by H.H. Holmes.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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Incidental historical mentions of alcohol in Gilded Age settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult practices depicted.
Political content
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Background on Gilded Age social and economic conditions.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Serial killer's systematic abuse, murder, and exploitation of victims.
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