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Hey, everyone.

I know when I asked for book recommendations a while back someone suggested "The Devil in the White City" by Eric Larson. It's on my "to read" list, but I was just wondering who has read it and if you could share any thoughts or opinions? My next book is either that or "The Hunger Games" and I have to be kinda picky because I don't have much time to read. /: TIA and have a great day.

kd.joseph

I havent read eith one of these, but I was going to suggest if you're not on Goodreads you should join. You can read a lot of reviews on books before you try them.

AdeleDazeem

Everyone is going to come in here and be all "zomg!!!  HUNGER GAMES!!!"  I've read both.  I liked both for different reasons so it's really a matter of what are you more in the mood to read?

The Hunger Games will suck you in and be an incredibly fast read.  I enjoyed the first book (but disliked the second and hated the third).  If you read the first one, you're going to want to read the next two.  Think about that. 

I really liked Devil in the White City.  It moves a little slowly, but it's richly historical and full of interesting facts about late 19th century US and Chicago in particular.  Holmes is a crazy cat and his parts of the story move far more quickly and are more interesting.  I found myself being a little bored when they moved back to fair, except for the part when they built the Ferris Wheel.  Awesome!!

What are you more in the mood for?  Fast paced, easy read or more intellectual and a learning read?

Good luck!

J&K10910

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[QUOTE]Everyone is going to come in here and be all "zomg!!!  HUNGER GAMES!!!"  I've read both.  I liked both for different reasons so it's really a matter of what are you more in the mood to read? The Hunger Games will suck you in and be an incredibly fast read.  I enjoyed the first book (but disliked the second and hated the third).  If you read the first one, you're going to want to read the next two.  Think about that.  I really liked Devil in the White City.  It moves a little slowly, but it's richly historical and full of interesting facts about late 19th century US and Chicago in particular.  Holmes is a crazy cat and his parts of the story move far more quickly and are more interesting.  I found myself being a little bored when they moved back to fair, except for the part when they built the Ferris Wheel.  Awesome!! What are you more in the mood for?  Fast paced, easy read or more intellectual and a learning read? Good luck!
Posted by Joy2611[/QUOTE]

Don't you sweeping generalization us, JOY!

LP11509

I agree with Joy about Hunger Games sucking people in.  I read the first 2 books in less than 48 hours.  But, I STILL can not force myself to finish Mockingjay.  I've tried about 6 times now, and I just can't seem to do it.  I'm so mad because I loved the first 2 books so much.  

I haven't read Devil in the White City, but my mom finished it not too long ago and really liked it.  That's all I've got.  So basically, I'm no help at all. 

azdancer8

I agree about HG sucking you in. I read the trilogy in 3 days the first time. I really disliked Mockingjay the first go around, but when I went back and reread the trilogy at a slower pace, I found I enjoyed it more the second time.

I have not read Devil in the White City, so I can't give you an opinion there.

allisong23

Devil in the White City was great. I have not read the Hunger Games books, they are NMS.