Coal River
Coal River
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Pennsylvania • 1910s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Coal River by Ellen Marie Wiseman, a young woman moves to a Pennsylvania mining town in the early 20th century. She confronts injustice and child labor while seeking to improve the miners' conditions. As she navigates complex social dynamics, her determination to make a difference becomes central to her personal journey.
Dark
Challenging
Emotional
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Coal River by Ellen Marie Wiseman is lauded for its vivid portrayal of early 20th-century coal mining towns and strong character development. Readers appreciate the engaging narrative and historical detail. However, some critique the pacing and predictability of the plot. Overall, it's a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction.
Who Should Read Coal River?
Readers who enjoy historical dramas with strong female protagonists and social justice themes, like those in The Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn and The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, would likely appreciate Coal River by Ellen Marie Wiseman.
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Novel • Fiction
Pennsylvania • 1910s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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