Winter
of the World by Ken Follett
After a great many blogs about Christmas I am ready for a change. Here is a book I read recently which was excellent.
After a great many blogs about Christmas I am ready for a change. Here is a book I read recently which was excellent.
If you
like 20th century historical novels this is one of the
best from a very good author,Ken Follett .It is the 2nd
book in a trilogy of sweeping stories about 4 intertwined families
from 1900 – 2000. The families are from England, USA, Germany and
Russia( Soviet Union).
The first book Fall of Giants covered the period of the first World War , the political changes in all the countries and the rise of the suffragette movement.
Winter
of the World covers the rise to power of Hitler and the 2nd
World War . Sounds rather dull you say? It definitely is not. It is a
gripping book to read with lots of suspense. Within this background
of countries , politics and movements we have great characters and
personalities who flow throughout the book bringing that time back to
life.
It is an easy book to read but a very long story to read with over 900 pages so give yourself plenty of time to read it.
I finally begin to understand the world in which my parents lived and although the politics of war are complicated, this book will give you a better understanding of the feelings and opinions of the people from all the countries involved.
I know
I will be looking forward to reading the third book when it is
issued.
I just finished reading that book too, and agree with all you say, ken Follet is an amazing writer!
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