... John Berendt leaves the hectic life of New York City and buys an apartment in Savannah, Georgia. Berendt makes friends all over the city and tells their stories in the book. Jim Williams is a main character, antiques dealer, and public figure. He is accused of murdering a young man working for him by the name of Danny Hansford. Williams claims that Hansford ... he is incarcerated. One of the more colorful people in town is Chablis. Chablis is a black drag queen known as "The Empress of Savannah-. The name Chablis means a French table wine. Berendt often took him to the doctor to her hor...

• Word Count: 594
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... Evil is filled with intense imagery from many sources. The characters and setting don't seem to be part of a story. They are real, and therefore they seem real in the book. Berendt gives them a distinctive look and feel that could only come from life. He gives them personality. Savannah itself comes alive. Even the actions of the inhabitants of Savannah are ... ...

• Word Count: 219
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School