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I finished this last night:



It was just released on Tuesday so you can tell I was enthusiastic about it.

Although I still don't think he's written anything nearly as good as The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America, I liked it well enough.

What I especially like is how the author focuses on history through the lens of just a few people. I used to be so frustrated with history textbooks because they seemed to broad brush everything. I longed to know what it was like for a person actually living at any given time in history. Obviously, everyone has an individual experience and no two are alike, but I learn so much more when history is written from a human level. It kind of reminds me of the difference in architects and city planners. Some design for the far off impact of their building, others concentrate on what is seen and experienced by the person walking around on street level. Portland, OR is very much designed for the pedestrian. People study it all of the time.

This book concentrates on the 1933-34 period, up to The Night of the Long Knives, when Hitler was consolidating his power. Obviously, it's easy to tut-tut over folks who did nothing to stop him because we have the advantage of hindsight and know what horrors come next, but still, outrageous things were going on and most people were cool with it. Very scary. I was reminded a couple of times of things that are going on right now that are chillingly similar.

Since I've taken a step or two away from the internet, I'm going through about a book a day (depending in length) and loving it. My bad case of "nerves" is starting to settle down. Yay!

I cannot put this book down!!! It is a retelling of a true story, the murder of a 3 year-old boy at Road Hill House in 1860, and about Detective Whicher, who was in charge of the investigation. The intrigue and fascination surrounding the murder sparked much of what could be called 'detective fiction' at that time. Very very interesting, and well written.

(04-07-2011 10:41 AM)Here Am I Wrote: [ -> ]I'm currently reading this, for the first time:

Here's my review:

(05-12-2011 03:27 PM)Katherine Wrote: [ -> ]

I cannot put this book down!!! It is a retelling of a true story, the murder of a 3 year-old boy at Road Hill House in 1860, and about Detective Whicher, who was in charge of the investigation. The intrigue and fascination surrounding the murder sparked much of what could be called 'detective fiction' at that time. Very very interesting, and well written.

I like 'true' crime stories, not gory stuff, but reading about the process of determining who dun it. I will see if the library can get a copy for me to check out.

(05-12-2011 03:27 PM)Katherine Wrote: [ -> ]

I cannot put this book down!!! It is a retelling of a true story, the murder of a 3 year-old boy at Road Hill House in 1860, and about Detective Whicher, who was in charge of the investigation. The intrigue and fascination surrounding the murder sparked much of what could be called 'detective fiction' at that time. Very very interesting, and well written.

I've had my eye on this one for awhile. Good to know you like it so much. That's enough for me to give it a try. Thanks.

(05-12-2011 03:27 PM)Katherine Wrote: [ -> ]

I cannot put this book down!!! It is a retelling of a true story, the murder of a 3 year-old boy at Road Hill House in 1860, and about Detective Whicher, who was in charge of the investigation. The intrigue and fascination surrounding the murder sparked much of what could be called 'detective fiction' at that time. Very very interesting, and well written.

So fascinating! Especially after reading Wilkie Collins and Dicken's Bleak House, who are mentioned often in this book. Thanks Katherine.

(05-16-2011 04:40 PM)Lynne Wrote: [ -> ]

So fascinating! Especially after reading Wilkie Collins and Dicken's Bleak House, who are mentioned often in this book. Thanks Katherine.

I'm glad you enjoyed it

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Also, I've been dipping into this one:



And I have a subscription to this, which I do enjoy:



I read the latest one last night.

When I get to the library, I'm going to see if they can get that Mr. Whicher book.

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"The Rape of Nanking" is not for the faint of heart.

Follow up on this book.

As a devotional type of read, it was good.

However, there are some doctrinal issues with it, so keep that in mind as you read.

I still enjoyed most of it.

(05-21-2011 07:43 PM)Here Am I Wrote: [ -> ]