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Winter of the World (Century of Giants Trilogy 2) [Unabridged] [Hardcover]

Ken Follett
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13 Sep 2012 0230710107 978-0230710108 1
Five linked families live out their destinies as the world is shaken by tyranny and war in the mid-twentieth century

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  • Hardcover: 832 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan; 1 edition (13 Sep 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0230710107
  • ISBN-13: 978-0230710108
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.6 x 7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (595 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'A supersize epic . . . an intricate plot that spans the Second World War and its aftermath. There are spies, American heiresses, Russian gangsters and do-good boys from the East End whose overlapping stories paint a remarkable, and at times heartwrenching, vision of humanity at that time' --The Bookseller

"Autumn nights mean you can submerge yourself in the 818 pages of the second instalment in Follett s masterpiece...It superbly humanises history." --Peterborough Telegraph

"Fictional characters mingle with real figures from the past as the ruins of one war lead to another. Follett s research is so thorough that Winter of the World could almost be a history text book; as with Fall of Giants, the chapters on Russia are particularly strong."
--Western Mail

"An intricately plotted, epic tale that will capture the imagination." --Choice magazine

"The nights are drawing in and it's time to pick up the second thrilling instalment of Follett's epic..." --Lancashire Evening Post

"An intricately plotted, epic tale that will capture the imagination." --Choice magazine

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Berlin in 1933 is in upheaval. Eleven-year-old Carla von Ulrich struggles to understand the tensions disrupting her family as Hitler strengthens his grip on Germany. Into this turmoil steps her mother’s formidable friend and former British MP, Ethel Leckwith, and her student son, Lloyd, who soon learns for himself the brutal reality of Nazism. He also encounters a group of Germans resolved to oppose Hitler - but are they willing to go so far as to betray their country? Such people are closely watched by Volodya, a Russian with a bright future in Red Army Intelligence. The international clash of military power and personal beliefs that ensues will sweep over them all as it rages from Cable Street in London’s East End to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, from Spain to Stalingrad, from Dresden to Hiroshima. At Cambridge Lloyd is irresistibly drawn to dazzling American socialite Daisy Peshkov, who represents everything his left-wing family despise. But Daisy is more interested in aristocratic Boy Fitzherbert - amateur pilot, party lover and leading light of the British Union of Fascists. Back in Berlin, Carla worships golden boy Werner from afar. But nothing will work out the way they expect as their lives and the hopes of the world are smashed by the greatest and cruellest war in the history of the human race. Winter of the World is the second novel in Ken Follett’s uniquely ambitious and deeply satisfying trilogy 'The Century'. On its own or read in sequence with Fall of Giants, this is a magnificent, spellbinding epic of global conflict and personal drama.

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143 of 155 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Ken Follett 13 Sep 2012
By Jill Meyer TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
Ken Follett's new novel, "Winter of the World", is the second in the planned three volume set about the history of the 20th century. Beginning in 1933, Follett brings his huge cast of characters along from the years up to the end of the Great War. To talk about the plot of the new book is impossible. Way too many characters and too many plot points. BUT, Follett's such a good writer that he brings the reader up to date with ALL his characters. Follett gives most of his characters enough nuance that few seem like caricatures.

The interesting thing about Follett's second book is the breadth of the coverage of the 1930's and 40's (and into the `50's). Everything from the burning of the Reichstag to the T4 Euthanesia program under the Nazis, to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the battle of Midway to the development of the atomic bomb is covered. Now, in a regular novel, the reader would think, "oh yeah, how can one character or family of characters be present at all these historic events?" But Follett has developed so many characters that what happens is not unlikely. His characters seem to merge with each other and then separate much like the designs in a kaleidoscope. The American heiress from the Russian-emigree father goes to England in the mid-1930's and marries the son(s) of members the British/Welsh nobility. The German characters interact with both the British and the Russians. All these families had been introduced in Follett's first book and all interacted in Follett's second.

Something else interesting I noticed from Follett's first book and his second is the fact that none of the major characters in the first book died. They had to survive to make the second book possible. Now in the second book, several of the main characters do die, which, given the war setting, is a bit more believable.

Also, and this is important. Follett doesn't do a lot of reintroducing characters, their relationships, and plot points from the first book to the second. I guess he just assumes most readers have read the first book and so know the characters of the second. As a result, there's little awkwardness to his writing and the second book flows pretty naturally.

A question a new reader might ask is if he should read the first book,"Fall of the Giants" before "Winter of the World"? This second book could be a stand-alone novel. Follett sets an ambitious course with his proposed three volume set. So far, with the first and second books, he's done quite well.

I don't normally write such short reviews but there's no way to talk about the plot except to say Follett is a master. And if you don't like the book, you can always use it as a door stop. It is a large volume, containing a great story. Enjoy.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Too many coincidences 18 Jan 2013
By Rod
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
The first book of the trilogy (Fall of Giants) was gripping - I rated it five stars. Winter of the World (WOTW) is a bit less compelling - mostly because it has far too many coincidences - where the characters continue to meet in the most extraordinary circumstances. One would think that there were only a handful of people on the planet in those times, becasue they keep running into each other - even during conflict and in foreign countries. WOTW explains the history in very basic and clear terms, which is good for the younger generation to understnad the horrors of these wars
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Befuddled 21 Nov 2012
By yorkie
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Reluctantly I have decided to givie up half way through this book. My main problem is that each time I return to it i feel as though I am starting a new book I just cannot seem to gel the characters to the 'plot'. Maybe it's me. I may take it on holiday next year and try again.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding
I can't wait for the 3rd of this series. ust wonder what the main event will be as the two World Wars have been covered in the first two.
Published 5 hours ago by Lisbonghirl1967
4.0 out of 5 stars Who had done what where with or to whom??
This rattles along like all Ken Follett's books and, to a great extent, is a nice, easy and satisfying stand-alone read. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Artefact
5.0 out of 5 stars another great Follett book
I took this book away with me on holiday, and found it a really good read in the style of all of Follett's major historical books. Read more
Published 1 day ago by aglookik
4.0 out of 5 stars Fine but would prefer paperback
I very much enjoy Ken Follet's books and wanted the second part of his trilogy, but sadly could only find this hard back version, although it is perfectly good and reasonably... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Roy Harwood
1.0 out of 5 stars Patronising Tripe
This has to be the worst book I've read since the first part of this benighted trilogy. I didn't buy it it was a gift from a well meaning relative who knew I was a Follett fan. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Cherrypickers
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
It's a very engaging story. It's entertaining and at the same time teaches me something about the world history. I'm a big Ken Follet fan!
Published 3 days ago by Ana Sofia Marques dos Santos
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!
A very nice book, the usual you would expect from Ken Follett. In my opinion, it was better than The Fall of Giants, I couldn't let it down until I had finished it. Read more
Published 3 days ago by George
5.0 out of 5 stars Up to expectation
I already own the book but it is heavy, this version is easy to use and I have really got into the story. I can also knit at the same time, which I can't do with a book. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Pamela Braithwaite
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Modern History Fiction
This is a very readable saga. The plot is good, if a bit contrived, with too many coincidences. The interwoven 20th Century history is well presented and fair to all sides and... Read more
Published 4 days ago by DR BRIAN A GORE
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Fantastic book! I am a massive Ken Follett fan, and this series has so far been very interesting and very gripping!
Published 5 days ago by CK
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