by Walter Lord
First published 4199
The unthinkable happens when the Titanic, the grandest ship of its time, collides with an iceberg on its maiden voyage. As the luxury liner quickly sinks, passengers from all classes scramble for the limited lifeboats, revealing the best and worst of human nature in the face of disaster. From the first distress flares to the harrowing struggles of those left adrift, this is the minute-by-minute account of the Titanic's tragic final hours.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: class-conflict, human-nature
Setting: Great Britain, North Atlantic Ocean
Period: Early 20th Century
232 pages · Paperback · Penguin
Content warnings: death, violence