Editorial Reviews
“Dream City Dreaming is the perfect mix of optimism, transformation, ingenuity, and whimsy.”
“A young widow and her son reawaken in Cindy Angell Keeling’s splendid Gilded Age novel, Dream City Dreaming, about a trip to the famed Chicago World’s Fair. . . . Entertaining and memorable.”
“Keeling imbues her characters with complexity and depth. . . This engaging coming-of-age historical tale is pure pleasure.”
“Dream City Dreaming is a captivating, thrilling, and thought-provoking historical tale that will keep readers entertained, captivated, and engrossed from the very first page!”
“Combining well-rounded characters, a captivating story about visiting the Columbian Exposition, and vivid descriptions of the fairgrounds, this new historical novel crackles with the magic and romance of the 1893 World’s Fair.”
Reader reviews on Amazon
“In addition to the wonderful descriptions of the Fair and events there, Keeling carefully develops her main characters until we start to cheer them on, worry for them, and ultimately miss them when it's all over.” –R. Dodson
“The author's description of the buildings, displays, sights and sounds of the fair are incredibly encompassing! You feel you are there exploring and experiencing this amazing period in the history of Chicago.” —Bobbie
“It is so much fun following the interesting people through the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition.” —Robert
“Vibrant imagery, thoroughly researched, and flows like a dream. I look forward to reading it again!” —Amazon customer
“Entertaining and informative historical fiction with some surprising twists and turns. Well written and well researched.” —Virginia
“This book will appeal to history buffs, particularly those (like me) with an interest in the Exposition. It also meets the criteria for those simply seeking a fascinating story about (mostly) likeable people in an enthralling time.” —T. Booth
“It is well written, and the Historical data thoroughly researched! I will be looking for more books by this Author.” —Wendy H.
“The way Keeling describes the buildings, the artifacts, the fireworks, even the way a happy heart can feel, is mesmerizing. Dream City Dreaming is a beautifully written story. Our world needs more stories like this. A must-read for fans of women's historical fiction. It's quite stupendous!” —DG
“The attention to the geography and features presented at the fair reflect the author’s extensive research. She’s clearly a scholar of all things WCE! Plus- there’s a twist at the end!” —Charles C.
“Ms. Keeling did a masterful job at building tension culminating in an exciting conclusion. I highly recommend this book and think it would be good for book clubs, possibly resulting in fascinating discussions.” —Margi R.