THE WATCH THAT ENDS THE NIGHT: VOICES FROM THE TITANIC by Allan Wolf

This novel in verse form tells the story of the Titanic from around 25 perspectives.  We follow passengers from first, second, and third class including millionaire John Astor,  a young boy from Scotland, and a teenage girl from Lebanon.  We also follow crew members including the captain, the ship's wireless operator, and the ship's baker.  Sprinkled throughout are verses from the ship's rat and the iceberg as it awaits the ship.  The writer successfully builds suspense even though we know the eventual outcome.  But we keep reading wondering what happens to these passengers and crew members we come to know and care about.  Who survives? Notes at the end of the book present the known facts about the people that this historical fiction is based on.

The sinking of the Titanic continues to intrigue us.  The format of this book makes it a quick read with much emotional impact, but the historical accuracy is not compromised.  Highly recommended.