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angus_mckeogh's review
4.0
Larson seems to write with a type of nonfiction formula. The first part of the book is background story and sometimes is a little slow and dull; thereafter, he writes about the event which the book centers around, and that section has the potential to be extremely interesting. This book followed that formula perfectly; the last third of the book finished strong and made this a really good read.
missyjohnson's review
3.0
not one of my favorite Erik Larson books but still a good read. Interesting take on President Wilson and Edith Galt. Who said that the private life of someone does not affect their ability to do their professional life job? I appreciate the research that Larson conducts for his books.
jannagregory's review
4.0
I was thoroughly absorbed in this book about the sinking of the Lusitania. It’s clearly well-researched, and the order in which he gives information about the ship, its travelers and captain, the U-boat that sunk it, and the backdrop of WWI was carefully thought-out. I still think The Devil in the White City is Erik Larson’s magnum opus, but Dead Wake was well worth the time.
lilliankeys's review
2.0
I wished it focused more on the actual ship sinking and the passengers. I don't care about President Woodrow Wilson's love life.