A true story of a murder trial and the eccentric people of Savannah, Georgia
What it is about
John Berendt arrives in Savannah and slowly makes friends with its colorful characters, from collectors to socialites. Then a prominent antiques dealer is accused of killing a young man in his own home. The case is tried several times, and the book follows it while giving a portrait of the city.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like true crime mixed with travel and local color.
What you will get
A bestseller that sparked tourism in Savannah. It was adapted into a 1997 film.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Savannah · True crime · Southern gothic
Length
388 pages · ≈ 11 h
More about this book
Characters
Jim Williams, the people of Savannah and the author himself.
Setting
Savannah, Georgia, from the 1980s.
What makes it different
It reads like a novel, though it is based on real people and events.
Feel
Witty, atmospheric and a little eerie.
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