by Erik Larson
Host: Mary Margaret
Attendees: Amy, Janna, Cheryl, Pam, Michelle
Ratings:
3, 5, 4, 4, 4.5
Average 4.25
We thought Erik Larsen did a good job of bringing to life the detail of the people and the situation on the boat. A few of us (ahem, Michelle) didn't like the book.
Contrary to popular belief, the sinking of the Luisitania was not the cause of the US entrance into WWI. Interesting characters were Lauriet (the book collector) and the woman architect. Erik described in detail the possessions brought aboard- baby clothes, pink (popular color for boys), opulence of the time. Lots of info. available about Lusitania because people's possessions survived.
November's selection: The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah
