... 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 ... caught on fire. Instead of being known as the one who stopped the party he led them into the courtyard where they admired the beauty of the fire. I enjoyed this book and it has become one of my favorites. It really made me want t...

• 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