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Young immigrants Rosie and Maria are in the Triangle Waist Company on March 25, 1911 when a discarded cigarette sets the factory ablaze. 146 people die that day, and even those who survive will be changed forever.
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I enjoyed this one quite a lot. I wasn't familiar with the women's union movement in NY, or the Triangle factory tragedy, so that made this one super interesting. As did Maria's journey. My grandparents came through Ellis Island from Italy, so that part really resonated with me as well.
PROS
– Well written
– A relatively quick read
– Intriguing plot based on historically accurate facts
– Loved the setting and time period
– Loved Maria
– Well rounded cast of side characters
– Satisfying ending
CONS
– Weak romance (I felt it wasn't necessary to the story)
– A little slow through the middle
– Rosie...I honestly found her annoying and whiny most of the time