No One Goes Alone

Erik Larson is a master of narrative nonfiction so it is no wonder that his first fictional tale is just delightful. Having read his all of his prior works it was a great deal of fun to pick out the factual “Easter eggs” & see the influences of all his previous research play out with a supernatural mystery. The references to actual historical events & figures, supported by well researched & explained passages in his established nonfiction books, created a depth of understanding about the time & events for the reader well beyond the typical novel as well as added layers to the characters making them far more nuanced than could typically be accomplished in such a short time.

I am sure some people will be annoyed that it is only an audiobook, but as an avid audiobook listener I adored it. Besides, when my black lab was a puppy he decided to gnaw on the cover of my copy of ‘Dead Wake' leaving a few punctures and that problem has been entirely avoided in this format.

I'd love to see more fictionalization among history from Mr Larson, I'm sure he has plenty of research to build from!

DNF. The story has a unique and potentially scary premise, so I listened and listened. But William James wouldn't stop talking at the beginning. And then there was so much discussion about electricity that I just didn't care anymore.

I've always loved Erik Larson's nonfiction books. He's a master storyteller, so it makes perfect sense that his fiction would be gripping and beautifully written.