City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago Audiobook

" Being from Chicago, this is a part of its history of which I knew absolutely nothing. How fun to learn more about this city and to recognize many of the places mentioned. "

" interesting history of the politics of Chicago and how 12 days changed the city. I would recommend this to anyone who would like to learn more about Chicago history following the World Exposition. "

" This book is super dramatic. I love it, it keeps you learning and interested, I personally read it in 3 days. This is one I will definatley keep on my shelf and probabley be able to reread in a month or so. I enjoyed this book very much. "

" The story starts out so compelling, it is difficult to put down. For me this is especially true because of the years I spent working in Chicago's Loop where The Wingfoot Express had it's journey and ending in 1919. Krist's premise is that this tragedy combined with emerging Chicago politics, all the race riots, and a kidnapping which took place within twelve days "gave birth" to modern Chicago. I'm not sure I agree with this. Well into the book, I found the endless bickering and schemeing between the mayor of Chicago and the governor of Illinois rather tedious. Still, I admired the mayor's ability to take some of Chicago's archtecture to new heights. "

" A great book about the series of events in July of 1919 in Chicago that helped shape the city, from an airship disaster to a murder trial to race riots. A real excellent read for anyone interested in history, particularly the history of Chicago. "

" fascinating look at the early days of the city of Chicago and the way politics and people shape our world - good on audio "

" Interesting account of the political machine in the early 1900's. "

" Interesting book with a lot of surprising Chicago history. "

" Interesting history of Chicago politics. "

" Learned a bit about The political background of Chicago/Illinois. It wasn't worth the time and effort. "

" A rip-roaring good story, exactly what you would expect when redng about Chicago. Full of larger than life characters and an amazing string of events made all the more interesting because it's all true! "

" I was not engaged in this short history. I did not find the writing to be particularly compelling. The best written part concerned the dirigible disaster, otherwise it was pretty tired and thin. Not much more to say on the matter. "

" Doesn't live up to it's title. It says it is 12 days of disaster, but doesn't really come across as disasters. The author ties together several events but doesn't pull the book together. "

" Not nearly as interesting as I thought it would be. "

" A very interesting story of a tragedy in Chicago history the most Chicagoans are unaware of. "

" Some valuable insight into the shaping of Chicago. "

" Good solid non-fiction. Wasn't as riveting a some of the other reviews led me to believe. But now I have a better appreciation for the history of the city of Chicago in the era immediately following WWI. "