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A review by suvata
Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon
4.0
The Hindenburg disaster occurred on May 6, 1937. It caught fire while trying to land in New Jersey after a long flight from Frankfurt, Germany. There were 97 people on board the Hindenburg (36 passengers and 61 crewmen). There were 35 fatalities, 13 of them passengers. Of course, I had heard of this disaster and had seen newsreels in the past. I've even read a few books about it before.
What makes this different is that many of these passengers and crewmen were humanized. Much of the narrative, although fictionalized, gave a personality and a story behind you those who perished. So now, rather than just being a story about an incident that happened well before my birth, I care about these people and almost feel like I could have known them. And the dogs ... OMG ... the dogs. Someone needs to save the dogs!
This book is also a classic mystery tale. Since it was never conclusively determined what caused the Hindenburg to catch fire, the author presents a story that leaves the reader wondering whodunnit, or whatdunnit? Brilliant!
Oh, and did I mention there are a few love stories going on during this trip as well?
Needless to say, this book hooked me quickly and never let go. It just came out a few days ago so I hesitate to recommend it to book club because of the cost. But, believe me, as soon as it comes out in paperback I know some ladies that will be reading this book. I'm talking to you, Treasure Coast Book Club!
Inside pictures of the Hindenburg can be found here:
http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/interiors
Pictures of the passengers and crew can be found here:
http://facesofthehindenburg.blogspot.com/?m=1
What makes this different is that many of these passengers and crewmen were humanized. Much of the narrative, although fictionalized, gave a personality and a story behind you those who perished. So now, rather than just being a story about an incident that happened well before my birth, I care about these people and almost feel like I could have known them. And the dogs ... OMG ... the dogs. Someone needs to save the dogs!
This book is also a classic mystery tale. Since it was never conclusively determined what caused the Hindenburg to catch fire, the author presents a story that leaves the reader wondering whodunnit, or whatdunnit? Brilliant!
Oh, and did I mention there are a few love stories going on during this trip as well?
Needless to say, this book hooked me quickly and never let go. It just came out a few days ago so I hesitate to recommend it to book club because of the cost. But, believe me, as soon as it comes out in paperback I know some ladies that will be reading this book. I'm talking to you, Treasure Coast Book Club!
Inside pictures of the Hindenburg can be found here:
http://www.airships.net/hindenburg/interiors
Pictures of the passengers and crew can be found here:
http://facesofthehindenburg.blogspot.com/?m=1