Book · 2015 · World War (1914-1918) fast (OCoLC)fst01180746
Dead Wake
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Great book. Really great. Really great.
Tommy Vietor · Pod Save America · Jan 2026 Listen at 1:21:36 What they say about it
- Discusses author Erik Larson“Eric Larson is sort of the king”4
The best things said about it
Eric larsson's new book Dead wake which is a look back at the Lucitania sinking and Eric Larson of course famous for the Devil in the White City and other kind of historical narratives.
Eric Larson is sort of the king of narrative nonfiction these days with books like Devil in the White City and Dead Wake.
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Why people recommend it
Dead Wake by Erik Larson is a compelling narrative nonfiction account focusing on the final, tragic crossing of the luxury ocean liner RMS Lusitania before it was torpedoed by a German U-boat. On Pod Save America, Tommy Vietor enthusiastically recommended the book, stating that he had just finished reading it and found it to be a truly great piece of work. The book also received significant spotlight on The Book Review podcast, where host Gilbert Cruz and Pamela Paul introduced Erik Larson as a guest to discuss the historical significance of the Lusitania's sinking ahead of its upcoming centenary anniversary. Greg Cowles later discussed the book's ascent to the number one spot on the bestseller list, noting Larson's established reputation as a master of narrative historical storytelling through earlier works like The Devil in the White City. Furthermore, author Doug Brunt praised Larson's style on The Megyn Kelly Show, pointing to Dead Wake as a prime example of the engaging, rigorous narrative nonfiction that defines the author's celebrated career. Through these discussions, podcasters and critics alike underscored the book's ability to transform a well-known historical tragedy into a tense, deeply immersive reading experience.
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Pamela Paul um nearing its 100th anniversary in May and we're talking to Eric LaRon author of dead week the last crossi… 2
“AR Larsson is here now to talk about his new book Dead wake the last crossing of the Lucitania”
“um nearing its 100th anniversary in May and we're talking to Eric LaRon author of dead week the last crossing of the Lucitania which comes out on Tuesday day and is reviewed this week in the book review on our cover by Hampton sides”
Gilbert Cruz Eric Larson will be here to talk about his new book Dead wake 1
“Eric Larson will be here to talk about his new book Dead wake”
Tommy Vietor Finished Dead Wake. Oh, great. Great book. Really great. Really great. 1
“Finished Dead Wake. Oh, great. Great book. Really great. Really great.”
Doug Brunt the way Eric Larson is sort of the king of narrative nonfiction these days with books like Devil in the Whi… 1
“the way Eric Larson is sort of the king of narrative nonfiction these days with books like Devil in the White City and dead wake”
Greg Cowles Eric larsson's new book Dead wake which is a look back at the Lucitania sinking and Eric Larson of course f… 1
“Eric larsson's new book Dead wake which is a look back at the Lucitania sinking and Eric Larson of course famous for the Devil in the White City and other kind of historical narratives”
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