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A review by themagicalinbetween
Iceberg by Jennifer A. Nielsen
5.0
What an excellent story of the Titanic. I've been anticipating reading this newest book by Jennifer A. Nielsen and I was not disappointed!
When I was in high school I was fascinated with understanding and learning about the tragedy that was the sinking of the Titanic. I read every book I could get my hands on, reading numerous stories and accounts and details of how the "unsinkable" ended up at the bottom of the ocean. How almost 1,500 lives were lost at sea because of pride, ignorance and want of planning. The sinking of the Titanic still feels so incredibly preventable whenever I think over the decisions, details and facts of what was the most incredible ship to sail the Atlantic Ocean.
Having read other historical fiction written by Jennifer, I knew this story would be well-researched and have very specific intentions in how she told the story we all know the ending to. I was not disappointed! There was a varied cast of characters, which created a lot of interest in the story and also dimension.
Hazel, the main character is curious, determined and stubborn. At times, she felt a little too determined, breaking rules constantly and pushing the boundaries which resulted in consequences for others and herself. I appreciated elements of mystery in the plot and a few twists in the plot as well, especially Jennifer's attention to the facts and details of the progression of events that led to the sinking of the Titanic. She includes details I had never known which was even more tragic to process people's decisions or lack thereof which led to this awful tragedy.
We all know that the Titanic will perish, and with it, over half of its crew and passengers. You are unsure which characters will survive, and who will not, which was a bit heartrending, but I appreciated how delicately and simply, Jennifer wrote about something so tragic and horrible. You felt the sadness, you felt the fear and the horror of it all, but it wasn't exploited either which felt honouring to the story.
Five stars for this poignant perspective of arguably the most famous ship to ever sail and never reach its destination.
Note: Hazel sneaks onto the Titanic and often lies or disobeys orders or rules.
When I was in high school I was fascinated with understanding and learning about the tragedy that was the sinking of the Titanic. I read every book I could get my hands on, reading numerous stories and accounts and details of how the "unsinkable" ended up at the bottom of the ocean. How almost 1,500 lives were lost at sea because of pride, ignorance and want of planning. The sinking of the Titanic still feels so incredibly preventable whenever I think over the decisions, details and facts of what was the most incredible ship to sail the Atlantic Ocean.
Having read other historical fiction written by Jennifer, I knew this story would be well-researched and have very specific intentions in how she told the story we all know the ending to. I was not disappointed! There was a varied cast of characters, which created a lot of interest in the story and also dimension.
Hazel, the main character is curious, determined and stubborn. At times, she felt a little too determined, breaking rules constantly and pushing the boundaries which resulted in consequences for others and herself. I appreciated elements of mystery in the plot and a few twists in the plot as well, especially Jennifer's attention to the facts and details of the progression of events that led to the sinking of the Titanic. She includes details I had never known which was even more tragic to process people's decisions or lack thereof which led to this awful tragedy.
We all know that the Titanic will perish, and with it, over half of its crew and passengers. You are unsure which characters will survive, and who will not, which was a bit heartrending, but I appreciated how delicately and simply, Jennifer wrote about something so tragic and horrible. You felt the sadness, you felt the fear and the horror of it all, but it wasn't exploited either which felt honouring to the story.
Five stars for this poignant perspective of arguably the most famous ship to ever sail and never reach its destination.
Note: Hazel sneaks onto the Titanic and often lies or disobeys orders or rules.