Questions About Winter of the World (The Century Trilogy #2)

by Ken Follett (Goodreads Author)

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I haven't read Fall of the Giants, but I do have a copy of Winter of the World which I'd love to start right away. How connected are the two books, and would I be okay if I start with Winter, see how I flow with it, and then come back to Fall? Thanks in advance for the help.

Patricia I would start with Fall of the Giants, as it is about families and history through their experiences. I am on Winter of the World, and am going to fin…moreI would start with Fall of the Giants, as it is about families and history through their experiences. I am on Winter of the World, and am going to finish soon. I want to read the third, as I find them compelling. I own and operate a tiny pub in northern Canada. A traveller about 25 told me that as I love history that they are essential reading!(less)

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Would you recommend starting the Winter of the World hours after finishing Fall of Giants? I'm afraid of getting burned out!

Rick I just finished Edge of Eternity. All three books were a treat. I would suggest taking a break between each because they are all fantastic reads. It's…moreI just finished Edge of Eternity. All three books were a treat. I would suggest taking a break between each because they are all fantastic reads. It's like eating your favourite candy. You don't want to risk too much of a good thing. I am sure that each time you come back to start another one you will find its like visiting an old friend.(less)

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Hello to everyone! Some months ago, I bought this book but I haven't got the first one- The Fall of Giants. Of course, I know that it is better to read the whole trilogy, but, can I read this book without reading the first book of the trilogy? Thanks!

Marisa I think you definitely need to read the first one first. All the characters are connected. Obviously the history is all real, so in that case you woul…moreI think you definitely need to read the first one first. All the characters are connected. Obviously the history is all real, so in that case you would be able to follow the events, but the significance of why certain people are where they are or married to who they are or whatever would really be lost if you didn't have the backdrop of Fall of Giants!(less)

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I'm interested in how Ken Follett's trilogy - Fall of Giants and Winter of the World, so far - stacks up against Herman Wouk's classic novels - The Winds of War and War and Remembrance. I read Wouk many years ago, and I am thinking about embarking on Follett. Suggestions?

Gus If you haven't read Ken Follet before I recommend starting with "Pillars of the Earth" it is probably the best way to initiate yourself into this cult…moreIf you haven't read Ken Follet before I recommend starting with "Pillars of the Earth" it is probably the best way to initiate yourself into this cult. If you have, then this is just as good (or as bad) as any one of his books.

I have seen someone who read Herman Wouk give the books very bad ratings followed y a berating review on account of Follet's typical sexual explicitness and the rushed feel of the books...something to consider.

In my opinion, the pace is fast, the storylines intricately intertwined, the author's investment into details is heavy, and the characters rich and diverse.

The trilogy is definitely worth reading.(less)

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What's the most described historical event in this book? Also, which historical event did the author not mention?

Marisa I think that a lot of time is spent on the PRE-WWII years in Germany - Hitler's rise to power. I really enjoyed learning more about that, particularly…moreI think that a lot of time is spent on the PRE-WWII years in Germany - Hitler's rise to power. I really enjoyed learning more about that, particularly against the backdrop of the 2016 election climate.

The actual dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan is mentioned only in passing, and the aftermath there not at all.(less)

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