President Mugwumps Farewell to the Fair

What a great novel. The fact that everything was historically accurate really is amazing. Larson did an amazing job. Now, for part 4 my key word will be: closure. The fair came to a close, Holmes's killing spree came to an end. Many of the key characters's lives came to an end. It was quite sad, to be honest, for after the emotional high of building the greatest fair of their times, most of the architect's lives ended shortly, or in pain. Burnham died with diabetes, foot problems, and colitis. Olmstead died an angry, delusional, ghost of a man. Sullivan turned his back on his leader during the building of the Fair, and died a broke alcoholic. Wild Cody died broke. Out of all of the characters probably Sol Bloom was the most successful after the fair. having made a fortune, lost the fortune, and then gone on to help start the UN. Overall DITWC was an insightful look into the parallels of the Gilded Age. The beauty of the Fair versus the insanity of H.H. Holmes. The social divisions and labor unrest were displayed; however, positives such as increased women's independence and labor reforms were shown as well. The Fair was a microcosm of the changes in American Society, and reading this book gave a first hand, accurate look at how life was during the late 19th century.