Just finished my second time reading it. I'm so glad to jump back into this trilogy packed with amazing characters. This book, Winter of the World (The Century Trilogy, Book 2) by Ken Follett, makes me the most uneasy—it deals with the most loss and offers little relief to the reader. For every victory, you witness another character being pushed to their absolute limit. A truly gripping historical fiction read! If you're looking for in-depth book reviews, Ken Follett's *Winter of the World* is a...

Ken Follett seems to enjoy a longevity that would make Kafka or Nietzsche green with envy. And just to be clear, I'm talking about his long life, not his literary dominance. Follett is undeniably a wildly successful author, boasting hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. But I won't be joining that particular fan club anytime soon. Follett's book, *Winter of the World*, practically screams the secret to his success, like a kid with cookie crumbs smeared all over their face after raiding the c...

A bit let down by this installment... There's just too much romance, and the coincidences and plot twists are often hard to swallow. Honestly, the first book in the trilogy, *Winter of the World*, probably would have been enough. So many of the characters behave unnaturally or in ways that stretch credulity, and at times it feels like Ken Follett is struggling to tie up all the loose ends. I made it through despite the book's length, mainly thanks to John Lee, the narrator, who, in my opinion, d...

The second book in Follett’s Century Trilogy, "Winter of the World," picks up where "Fall of Giants" left off, following the main characters and their children as they grapple with the monumental events of the 1930s and 1940s. Readers are plunged into the rise of Nazi Germany, the sweeping battles of World War II, and the dawn of the atomic age, all through the diverse perspectives of men and women from around the globe. "Winter of the World" is a truly remarkable achievement, and genuinely one...

A new year begins, but I started reading it with a novel set about 75 years ago.I consider it a special addition to my usual novel readings.Whoever said that novels are not as important as textbooks is truly narrow-minded!Here, enjoyable drama is mixed with important historical political events.And diverse, exciting characters with real characters who changed history.A truly epic work that blends outstanding drama and the history of Europe and America over a century, observing the advantages as ...

A harrowing journey through the Second World War, seen through the eyes of characters from England, the USA, Russia, and, of course, Germany. The story begins with the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany in 1933 and concludes in 1949 with the division of Germany into East and West. Reading these 1000 pages was an emotional rollercoaster. If you're looking for historical fiction book reviews, keep reading.Having absolutely loved *Fall of Giants* (which centered around World War I), my expectations ...

Congratulations, Ken Follett! You've taken the most destructive conflict this world has ever seen and turned it into a wan and tawdry soap opera! Worse yet, you've shamelessly ripped off Herman Wouk's *The Winds of War*. I'm guessing Kenny's hoping readers won't realize that a book written over 40 years ago already covered the same globe-trotting style and settings that form the backbone of both novels. If that was his goal, I can only envy readers who haven't experienced Wouk's far superior wor...

Ken Follett isn't exactly winning any literary prizes, but damn can the man tell a story. His characters? Flatter than cardboard. Dialogue? Stiff and on the nose. Prose? About as exciting as watching paint dry. And don't even get me started on his punctuation of dialogue – someone confiscate his colon key, ASAP! Seriously, Ken, a colon isn't just a fancy comma.But still – you'll be flipping pages like your life depends on it.Winter of the World picks up right where Fall of the Giants left off, t...

If Goodreads allowed it, I'd give this one a 2.5-star rating. Plus, I suspect the reason this review deviates from the "average" is less about a passionate embrace of *Winter of the World* and more about the cognitive dissonance of slogging through 960 pages of a book you didn't "really enjoy."As much as I loved the first book in Ken Follett's Century Trilogy, *Fall of Giants*, I found this second installment disappointing. The back cover blurb reads: "These characters and many others find thems...

I devoured the first book in this trilogy, *Fall of Giants*, and loved it. *Winter of the World* by Ken Follett continues the story in equally superb fashion. The pacing is fast and completely absorbing. Follett puts you right there, front and center, experiencing some of the most significant historical events through the eyes of fascinating characters. It’s wild to think this all happened so recently. The first book gave me a glimpse into the world my grandparents knew. This one transported me ...