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Dead Wake: The Last Crossing Of The Lusitania

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2015

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Erik Larson

Dead Wake

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Atlantic Ocean • 1910s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1190L

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Super Short Summary

In Dead Wake by Erik Larson, the Lusitania, a British passenger liner, embarks on its final voyage from New York to Liverpool during the first week of May 1915, amidst World War I. Despite a German warning that all British ships are targets, the Lusitania sails on. A German U-boat, U-20, commanded by Walther Schwieger, trails the ship and ultimately fires a torpedo, sinking the Lusitania and resulting in tragic loss of life.

Informative

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

181,489 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Erik Larson's Dead Wake is lauded for its meticulous research and engaging narrative, effectively blending historical fact with storytelling. Critics praise its vivid detail and compelling portrayal of the Lusitania's final voyage. However, some readers find the extensive background information overwhelming. Overall, it's a gripping and informative read on a pivotal World War I event.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dead Wake?

Readers fascinated by historical narratives, particularly those who enjoyed The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson or Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, will be captivated by Dead Wake. This book offers a gripping account of the Lusitania's final voyage, blending meticulous research with compelling storytelling.

4.3

181,489 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Atlantic Ocean • 1910s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1190L

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