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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
Wow. This book is truly one of a kind. Written in poetry mostly, each character has a unique voice and story. If you want to look at the sinking of the Titanic through the lens of humanity, I highly recommend 'The Watch That Ends the Night.'
Allan Wolf strikes again with this dynamic exploration of the ever fascinating Titanic. He takes so many perspectives and personalities and brings them to life in a heart wrenching way. This tragedy reminds us all about the value of human life and the complexities of each individual. Instead of “the titanic” we are reading about real people with real lives who were swept up in this disaster. I’m glad that I was reminded of the human loss and not just the ship.
o hi it's one of my favorite books ever
@caitlyn the cover art is jon klassen in case you needed another reason to love this book
also, can we talk about how the iceberg's poems get shorter and shorter as it melts because i did NOT pick up on that the first time through.
i just love this book a lot.
k bye
@caitlyn the cover art is jon klassen in case you needed another reason to love this book
also, can we talk about how the iceberg's poems get shorter and shorter as it melts because i did NOT pick up on that the first time through.
i just love this book a lot.
k bye
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Honestly, I was on the fence about this book, but the more I think about it the less I like it. I think writing historical fiction is all well and good, but the plot and character-driven events were less "speculating on things that MIGHT have happened" and more "just making up whatever," which I personally feel is somewhat...disrespectful? when your characters are real people who really existed. Especially in the case of fabricating romance.
I also disagree with the depiction of the iceberg as a malevolent, supernatural force, that the Titanic event was a sinister plot by a higher power; the tragedy of it all was caused by pure human error and arrogance, so this felt a little too fantastical for me.
Probably just a matter of taste but I simply didn't vibe with this one. There were parts I liked, for sure, but overall a disappointing read.
I also disagree with the depiction of the iceberg as a malevolent, supernatural force, that the Titanic event was a sinister plot by a higher power; the tragedy of it all was caused by pure human error and arrogance, so this felt a little too fantastical for me.
Probably just a matter of taste but I simply didn't vibe with this one. There were parts I liked, for sure, but overall a disappointing read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Death of parent
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Xenophobia, Grief, Alcohol, Classism
The rat and the iceberg have significant parts. Which I admit I skipped! Otherwise, the other accounts were interesting.
The first thing that came to me when closing the back cover was "This took some dedication". Not only in reading it, (a 3 hour non-stop reading session only managed to get me halfway) but in writing it as well, on Allan Wolf's part of course. When observing the notes section at the back of the book it is clear to see the sheer amount of effort poured into this novel.
So many of the characters were intriguing, and the book had its fair share of juicy secrets and dramatic backstories, possibly even rivaling the insane somber nature of SoC herself. Development was managed perfectly in what little space the poems had, and yet those with more writing, such as Frankie or Margaret, conveyed the same amount of depth as those with considerably shorter lengths, such as Lolo or The Ship Rat.
The poems in this book contain so much charm that is reminiscent of the late 1800s-early 1900s, and many of the scenes are sumptuously described with such confidence that it makes you feel as if you were there, like the encounter with the rat king. And, of course, the inevitable ending, the subtle & unsubtle cues scattered throughout the tale that built up to the bombastic, dramatic ending that a story of this theme deserves was an amazing way to portray the emotions and events occurring on the Titanic. The ending had to be my favorite part for obvious reasons, but many of the occurrences in the boat that held less importance were still as enjoyable. I especially liked the duet between the first and third-class promenades, as it had a theatrical, broadway-Esque vibe to it that I reveled in greatly.
This book was wonderful in all, and I recommend it greatly. However, I did not get the same feelings as books I've rated 5 stars in the past.
So many of the characters were intriguing, and the book had its fair share of juicy secrets and dramatic backstories, possibly even rivaling the insane somber nature of SoC herself. Development was managed perfectly in what little space the poems had, and yet those with more writing, such as Frankie or Margaret, conveyed the same amount of depth as those with considerably shorter lengths, such as Lolo or The Ship Rat.
The poems in this book contain so much charm that is reminiscent of the late 1800s-early 1900s, and many of the scenes are sumptuously described with such confidence that it makes you feel as if you were there, like the encounter with the rat king. And, of course, the inevitable ending, the subtle & unsubtle cues scattered throughout the tale that built up to the bombastic, dramatic ending that a story of this theme deserves was an amazing way to portray the emotions and events occurring on the Titanic. The ending had to be my favorite part for obvious reasons, but many of the occurrences in the boat that held less importance were still as enjoyable. I especially liked the duet between the first and third-class promenades, as it had a theatrical, broadway-Esque vibe to it that I reveled in greatly.
This book was wonderful in all, and I recommend it greatly. However, I did not get the same feelings as books I've rated 5 stars in the past.
Loved this verse novel! A fantastic look at the night that the Titanic sank. I just finished reading "A Night to Remember" with my seniors, and I actually enjoyed this novel more. But they make great companions.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No