Walter Lord's A Night to Remember is hailed for its meticulous detail and compelling narrative, vividly bringing the Titanic disaster to life. Readers appreciate its historical accuracy and engaging storytelling. Some note, however, that the book's focus on numerous individual accounts can occasionally make it challenging to follow. Overall, it's a gripping and informative read.

Readers who are captivated by maritime history and dramatic, true-life disaster stories will enjoy A Night to Remember by Walter Lord. Fans of Erik Larson's Dead Wake and David McCullough's The Johnstown Flood will appreciate the meticulous research and engaging narrative style.

A Night to Remember by Walter Lord offers a detailed, minute-by-minute account of the RMS Titanic's tragic sinking on April 14, 1912, following its collision with an iceberg in the North Atlantic. The Titanic, deemed unsinkable, received ice warnings but continued at high speed. After striking the iceberg, the ship slowly sank, leading to panic and confusion among passengers and crew. Despite not having enough lifeboats, many lifeboats were launched half-empty. As the ship sank, the stern rose vertically before the vessel broke in two and fully submerged by 2:20 am. The rescue ship Carpathia saved 705 out of 2,240 passengers.

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