Book club discussion dead wake

Dead wake by erik larson erik larsons new book about the sinking of the liner lusitania by a german uboat in 1915 brings the past stingingly alive. Use these discussion questions to help your high school students digest the major. The last crossing of the lusitania erik larson deftly narrates the illfated voyage, noting how crew and passengers largely ignored the explicit warning issued by the german embassy. First, youve got the author, a guy who surfaces every five years with. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dead wake by erik larson tells the story of a fabulous steamship, the lusitania. Erik larsons latest work of narrative nonfiction is dead wake. Jun 06, 2015 erik larson talked about his book, dead wake. As a member or leader of a book club, you are likely to be reading books on a wide variety of topics, both fiction and nonfiction. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dead wake.

This study guide consists of approximately 53 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of dead wake. Despite knowing the outcome the loss of nearly 1,200 souls at the hands of a german uboat in the spring of 1917 larson keeps pulling the reader along. Dead wake, by erik larson las vegas nonfiction book club. Wake by anna hope reading guidebook club discussion. Dead wake the last crossing of the lusitania is a surprisingly well crafted retelling of a known event. General book club questions for study and discussion. What lessons does the sinking of the lusitania have for us today. The irish dimension of the tragedy gets comparatively short shrift in this book. The last crossing of the lusitania kindle edition by larson, erik. The librarys adult book club focuses on contemporary literary fiction, although nonfiction and classic works are read as well. Head over to from left to write members sites to join our book club discussion of dead wake as they share their stories inspired by the book. I cant remember but it seems to me that there was a bibliography of materials he used for his research at the end of the book. I also saw several interviews with him and a book talk on cspan. Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake.

We also have an online book club and discussion page. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the disaster and larson had us riveted. The last crossing of the lusitania by erik larson was a fascinating read and made for a very lively book club discussion. Itd be easy to torpedo erik larsons latest pophistory, dead wake. Dead wake discussion questions litlovers with images. My only regret was that i did not read this novel before i traveled to ireland and stayed in the harbor town of kinsale. I am a retired librarian and i was impressed with his research. Some bags may also include a large print andor audio copy as well. Dead wake city of west linn oregon official website. The last crossing of the lusitania, which became an immediate new york times bestseller. Random house the devil in the white city won the edgar award for best fact crime in 2004.

These worksheets, free to print, are designed for a comprehensive high school united states history course. Thinking of her dead end life at home, lillian figures. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. A discussion is dead wake by erik larson, the rbooks bookclub selection for april. When i heard that one of my favorite authors, eric larson was going to cover this subject in dead wake. What did you know about the lusitania before reading the book.

Mar 08, 2015 if dead wake is not by larsons standards a great book, it is an entertaining book about a great subject, and it will do much to make this seismic event resonate for new generations of. After this im certain i read a book about the lusitania though for the life of me i cant remember if it was fiction or not. It is a timely trip, as 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the disaster. The last crossing of the lusitania, about the sinking of the british ocean liner by a german uboat in 1915 and the influence of the event on america. Each bag contains 10 copies of a book, author information, and tips on leading and participating in book discussions. The last crossing of the lusitania erik larson, 2015 crownarchetype 480 pp. Its a story that many of us think we know but dont, and erik larson tells it thrillingly, switching between hunter and hunted while painting a larger portrait of america at the height of the progressive era. Devil in the white city discussion questions by erik larson author bio. Labor day traffic eee orfano high school rankings bosten dorm contest news. A discussion is dead wake by erik larson, the rbooks.

No matter the genre, age, notoriety, or length of the book of the moment, book club questions can kickstart or enhance your group discussion. If you cant make a meeting in person or you just cant wait until the meeting to start the discussion, no problem. In his note to readers, erik larson writes that before researching dead wake, he thought he knew everything there was to know about the sinking of the lusitania, but soon realized how wrong he was. A conversation with erik larson, author of dead wake penguin. He spoke with chicago tribune reporter rick kogan and responded to questions from members of the audience. Dead wake switches between hunter and hunted, allowing readers to experience the crossing, and the disaster itself, as it unfolds. Dead wake is a maritime term for the disturbance that. Mar 24, 2014 great big book club james joyces ulysses takoma park city tv.

As you read erik larsons new book, dead wake you are transformed into the golden era of transatlantic voyaging. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on dead wake by erik larson. Nothing makes you realize your mortality than reading about someone elses. He reads letters and diaries and gets access to material others might not have seen before. Mar 26, 2015 this year marks the 100th anniversary of the disaster and larson had us riveted. Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged. This book begins before the voyage and traces its journey from start to finish. Readers guide for dead wake by erik larson read it forward. The last crossing of the lusitania by erik larson includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 54 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. The last crossing of the lusitania, by erik larson. Buffalo news larson, who was once described as an historian with a novelists soul, has written a book which combines the absorbing tenor of fiction with the realities of history. Book discussion to go bags the library district offers a variety of book discussion to go bags on select titles to use in your own book clubs.

Aug 11, 2016 aug 11, 2016 dead wake discussion questions litlovers. My sincere thanks to the publisher, crown, for trusting me with an e. Theres plenty of mortality in our latest book club selection dead wake. Posted in books, food tagged autumn tablescape, book club at your house, book club lunch, books and food, dead wake book discussion, entertaining at book clubs, fall book club lunch, fall table setting ideas, love books, the last crossing of the lusitania book leave a comment. Erik larsons dead wake, about the lusitania the new. These discussion questions will inspire a lively conversation and enrich your own reading experience. All titles are selected by the members of the book club.

The book club click to join in the discussion about this months book. After reading dead wake, what was your impression of captain turner. The last crossing of the lusitania erik larson deftly. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace. Oct 17, 2015 this entry was posted in books, food and tagged autumn tablescape, book club at your house, book club lunch, books and food, dead wake book discussion, entertaining at book clubs, fall book club lunch, fall table setting ideas, love books, the last crossing of the lusitania book. Such oversight brings a palpable white gaze to the narrative. When a new erik larson arrives, i drop everything and read it. Taylor at the quiet moments is thinking about the importance of written records. On september 17 th, we will be reading and discussing dead wake by erik larson. Erik larson writes that before researching dead wake.

What does the phrase dead wake mean, and why is it particularly appropriate as the title of your book. This book is at its best when describing the lethal new technology of early. The letter was published a day before a planned taping of an oprahs book club show. Usually i include a warning about spoilers in this thread but since this is nonfiction abou actual events ill leave that out. Mar 10, 2015 unfortunately, this book on female desire conspicuously omits any meaningful discussion of social identities beyond gender and class. Reading guide for dead wake by erik larson discussion guide for book clubs. This book is at its best when describing the lethal new technology of early submarine warfare. In book after book, hes proved adept at rescuing weird and wonderful gothic tales from the shadows of history. Dead wake stands on its own as a gripping recounting of an episode that still has the power to haunt a reader 100 years later.

It was called the magnificent ship standing seven stories from dock to bridge and consuming coal at a rate of 140 tons a day while just standing still. Theres plenty of mortality in our latest book club selection dead. Erik larson born january 1, 1954 lives in seattle with his wife, three daughters, a chinese fighting fish, a dwarf hamster, and a golden retriever named molly. In my book, hes one of the fe dead wake questions and answers. Dead wake larson book club recommendationsdiscussion. Nassau and suffolk read the same book, participate in discussions of the. His saga of the chicago worlds fair of 1893, the devil in the white city, was a finalist for the national book award, and won an edgar award for factcrime writing, and lingered on various nyt bestseller lists for the better part of a decade.