Dead Wake by Erik Larson is a narrative nonfiction book recounting the final, fateful voyage of the massive Cunard ship Lusitania, which was torpedoed by a German U-boat (U-20) in May 1915 during World War I. But Dead Wake isn’t just about the sinking of Lusitania, although it is that. It’s also the story of many of the people involved in the tragedy, including victims and survivors. In fact, we experience the sinking through the eyes of many of the participants, as they book their tickets, make their journeys to New York, board the ship and marvel at its luxuries. We even hear their idle chatter as the discuss the chances of a ship like Lusitania being torpedoed during their crossing. Imagine that! Buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aBYeiy And from the German side, we meet the U-Boat captain, the crew, learn about their life on a submarine, the controversies within the German government and military ap...
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