Marilyn D. (bookcrosser) reviewed The Town That Died: The True Story of the Greatest Man-Made Explosion Before Hiroshima on + 118 more book reviews
I wanted to read more about the Halifax harbor explosion during WWI and this had the information.
Paula G. (Paulathegreat) reviewed The Town That Died: The True Story of the Greatest Man-Made Explosion Before Hiroshima on + 148 more book reviews
It is interesting and readable. Sometimes things were dragged out. There are about 7 chapters where you think "the next chapter will be the explosion" but the next chapter meanders on through other things.
Also the author's attitude to small town Canada was a little unnecessary in its harshness.
Also the author's attitude to small town Canada was a little unnecessary in its harshness.