Voyagers of the Titanic

Passengers, Sailors, Shipbuilders, Aristocrats, and the Worlds They Came From

By: Richard Davenport-Hines

Narrated by: Robin Sachs

It has been one hundred years since the sinking of the passenger liner Titanic in the North Atlantic, yet worldwide fascination with the epic tragedy remains as strong as ever. With Voyagers of the Titanic, Richard Davenport-Hines gives us a magnificent history of the people intimately connected with the infamous ship—from deal-makers and industry giants, like J.P. Morgan, who built and operated it; to Molly Brown, John Jacob Astor IV, and other glittering aristocrats who occupied its first class cabins; to the men and women traveling below decks hoping to find a better life in America. Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the great disaster, Voyagers of the Titanic offers a fascinating, uniquely original view of one of the most momentous catastrophes of the 20th century.

Narrator put me to sleep

Story okay. It’s the Titanic, after all. The narrator had very little variation in tone.

Interesting perspective

What made the experience of listening to Voyagers of the Titanic the most enjoyable?

I always find it fascinating to read the personal stories of the participants in an event - good or bad - and this book reveals insights into the passengers and crew that you don't see in most histories. I recommend it for any Titanic enthusiast or person interested in the lives of people of the period.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Voyagers of the Titanic?

Understanding the impact on families who lost loved ones.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Thr best of Everthing

Fascinating historic, sweeping narrative. You will improve your vocabulary extensively. Wonderful wordsmith. Superlative narration: voice, pronunciation, phrasing. One of the best narrators Audible has to offer. Perfect pronunciation and diction. What a joy to hear a book with no mispronunciations! Highly recommend whether a Titanic buff or not.,

A missed opportunity ...

History is fascinating! No more than the sinking of the Titanic. I really wanted to get into this book and find out more about its passengers and the horrors they faced. The sacrifice with a stiff upper lip! It is all here except that the narrative is so dry and the performance sub-par. What a shame! There are parts within the book that is so harrowing and heart breaking as I knew it would be. As I listened, I lost my way due to the excruciating detail of names, places and relationships. Perhaps I need to listen to it again with a different mindset to capture the background of the individuals of first class through steerage. The story deserves it.

Most Excellent

I have read through this twice already and will no doubt listen again. It has so many facts, names, places, histories, that each time you listen you are able to retain a little more. I don't know how many books I've read about the Titanic and I have seen all of the movies, including the German propaganda film from world war II, plus I have been to Margaret Brown's Denver home now turned museum and Titanic memorabilia shop, I learned some new things and perspectives from this book. It was obviously painstakingly researched and it was interesting to hear the stories of persons on board and then right away find out if they perished or lived on. very well done.