The Day the Falls Stood Still
The Day the Falls Stood Still
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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RomanceNiagara Falls, Canada • 1910s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan is a historical novel set in early 20th-century Niagara Falls. It follows a person named Bess Heath, who navigates personal challenges, love, and societal changes amidst the backdrop of the evolving landscape and hydroelectric industry. The story explores themes of conservation and transformation.
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Romantic
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan is praised for its vivid historical depiction of Niagara Falls and its engaging narrative. The well-researched backdrop captivates, though some readers find the plot predictable. Buchanan's lyrical prose and strong character development are highlights, but others feel the pacing lags at times. Overall, it offers an immersive historical experience.
Who Should Read The Day the Falls Stood Still?
Fans of historical fiction and emotional narratives will relish Cathy Marie Buchanan's The Day the Falls Stood Still. Readers of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Water for Elephants will appreciate its rich period detail and personal struggles set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Niagara Falls.
6,120 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
307
Novel • Fiction
•
RomanceNiagara Falls, Canada • 1910s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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