It Happened at the Fair

I loved the history of reading about the Chicago World's Fair; it's not a period of American history often taught, thought, or written about, which I appreciated. The author's attention to detail, while not information dumping, is a great example for any historical fiction writer attempting to educate and entertain.

The inspirational aspect wasn't heavy-handed at all. In fact, it felt very natural, especially for the time period. God was brought up when the characters felt they needed Him, or were puzzling things through while asking for guidance.

My only critique was that neither the hero nor heroine were ever truly in danger themselves. The financial worries of the hero were a guilt-trip at most, and I never felt true pressure for the heroine.

All in all, a good read, and I'll be looking for more Deanne Gist soon.