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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100525952926
ISBN-139780525952923
eBay Product ID (ePID)110961739
Product Key Features
Book TitleWinter of the World
Number of Pages960 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSagas, Historical
Publication Year2012
IllustratorYes
GenreFiction
AuthorKen Follett
Book SeriesThe Century Trilogy Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight46.7 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2012-004653
Reviews"Follett's storytelling is unobtrusive and workmanlike…he spins a reasonable and readable yarn that embraces dozens of characters and plenty of Big Picture history." - Kirkus Reviews, "Follett never lets the action lag as he adeptly ties together all the sweeping economic, cultural, political, and social transformations of the entire era." -- Booklist, "Follett's storytelling is unobtrusive and workmanlike...he spins a reasonable and readable yarn that embraces dozens of characters and plenty of Big Picture history." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for Winter of the World "Just as potent, engrossing, and prolix as the opening opus, Fall of Giants . [Follett's] dedication and ability to keep so many plots spinning while delivering a story that educates, entertains…Will leave fans eagerly awaiting the trilogy's crowning capstone. " Publishers Weekly "Follett's storytelling is unobtrusive and workmanlike…he spins a reasonable and readable yarn that embraces dozens of characters and plenty of Big Picture history." Kirkus "Follett never lets the action lag as he adeptly ties together all the sweeping economic, cultural, political, and social transformations of the entire era." - Booklist, "It's a book that will suck you in, consume you for days or weeks... then let you out the other side both entertained and educated." -- USA Today on Fall of Giants, "Meticulously researched and deftly weaves together historical fact, fictional characters and engrossing storytelling." - Associated Presson Fall of Giants, "A tireless storyteller...grippingly told, and readable to the end." - The New York Times Book Review on Fall of Giants, "It's a book that will suck you in, consume you for days or weeks… then let you out the other side both entertained and educated." - USA Today on Fall of Giants, "Meticulously researched and deftly weaves together historical fact, fictional characters and engrossing storytelling." - Associated Press on Fall of Giants, "Suspenseful, tightly constructed, sharply characterized, plot-driven...some of the biggest-picture fiction being written today." - The Seattle Times, "Just as potent, engrossing, and prolix as the opening opus, Fall of Giants . [Follett's] dedication and ability to keep so many plots spinning while delivering a story that educates, entertains...Will leave fans eagerly awaiting the trilogy's crowning capstone." -- Publishers Weekly, "Just as potent, engrossing, and prolix as the opening opus, Fall of Giants . [Follett's] dedication and ability to keep so many plots spinning while delivering a story that educates, entertains…Will leave fans eagerly awaiting the trilogy's crowning capstone." - Publishers Weekly, "Abandon your normal activities for a couple of days when you crack this one open, because you're likely to get hooked like a Copper River salmon." -- The Seattle Times on WINTER OF THE WORLD., "[Follett] adeptly ties together all the economic, cultural, political, and social transformations of the entire era." - Booklist, "Meticulously researched and deftly weaves together historical fact, fictional characters and engrossing storytelling." -- Associated Press on Fall of Giants, "Follett never lets the action lag as he adeptly ties together all the sweeping economic, cultural, political, and social transformations of the entire era." - Booklist, "Suspenseful, tightly constructed, sharply characterized, plot-driven...some of the biggest-picture fiction being written today." -- The Seattle Times, "Just as potent, engrossing, and prolix as the opening opus, Fall of Giants . [Follett's] dedication and ability to keep so many plots spinning while delivering a story that educates, entertains...Will leave fans eagerly awaiting the trilogy's crowning capstone." -- Publishers Weekly "Follett's storytelling is unobtrusive and workmanlike...he spins a reasonable and readable yarn that embraces dozens of characters and plenty of Big Picture history." -- Kirkus Reviews "Follett never lets the action lag as he adeptly ties together all the sweeping economic, cultural, political, and social transformations of the entire era." -- Booklist "It's a book that will suck you in, consume you for days or weeks... then let you out the other side both entertained and educated." -- USA Today on Fall of Giants "Meticulously researched and deftly weaves together historical fact, fictional characters and engrossing storytelling." -- Associated Press on Fall of Giants "A tireless storyteller...grippingly told, and readable to the end." -- The New York Times Book Review on Fall of Giants "Suspenseful, tightly constructed, sharply characterized, plot-driven...some of the biggest-picture fiction being written today." -- The Seattle Times "Tantalizing" -- Newsday on Fall of Giants "Lively and entertaining." -- The Washington Post on Fall of Giants "Epic yarns in prose" -- The Wall Street Journal on Fall of Giants "Abandon your normal activities for a couple of days when you crack this one open, because you're likely to get hooked like a Copper River salmon." -- The Seattle Times on WINTER OF THE WORLD., "A tireless storyteller...grippingly told, and readable to the end." -- The New York Times Book Review on Fall of Giants
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Series Volume NumberBk. 2
Dewey Decimal823/.914
SynopsisPicking up where Fall of Giants , the first novel in the extraordinary Century Trilogy, left off, Winter of the World follows its five interrelated families American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh through a time of enormous social, political, and economic turmoil, beginning with the rise of the Third Reich, through the great dramas of World War II, and into the beginning of the long Cold War. Carla von Ulrich, born of German and English parents, finds her life engulfed by the Nazi tide until daring to commit a deed of great courage and heartbreak . . . . American brothers Woody and Chuck Dewar, each with a secret, take separate paths to momentous events, one in Washington, the other in the bloody jungles of the Pacific . . . . English student Lloyd Williams discovers in the crucible of the Spanish Civil War that he must fight Communism just as hard as Fascism . . . . Daisy Peshkov, a driven social climber, cares only for popularity and the fast set until war transforms her life, while her cousin Volodya carves out a position in Soviet intelligence that will affect not only this war but also the war to come.", Picking up where Fall of Giants , the first novel in the extraordinary Century Trilogy, left off, Winter of the World follows its five interrelated families--American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh--through a time of enormous social, political, and economic turmoil, beginning with the rise of the Third Reich, through the great dramas of World War II, and into the beginning of the long Cold War. Carla von Ulrich, born of German and English parents, finds her life engulfed by the Nazi tide until daring to commit a deed of great courage and heartbreak . . . . American brothers Woody and Chuck Dewar, each with a secret, take separate paths to momentous events, one in Washington, the other in the bloody jungles of the Pacific . . . . English student Lloyd Williams discovers in the crucible of the Spanish Civil War that he must fight Communism just as hard as Fascism . . . . Daisy Peshkov, a driven social climber, cares only for popularity and the fast set until war transforms her life, while her cousin Volodya carves out a position in Soviet intelligence that will affect not only this war but also the war to come.
LC Classification NumberPR6056.O45W56 2012
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- 08. Sep. 2021
Great value for a great read!
Book in excellent condition with dust jacket intact. I've read several of Ken Follett's novels; this is the 2nd book in his Century series and I'm positive it will be compelling as the 1st book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 14. Okt. 2020
A wonderful piece of historical fiction.
A great story backed with some real life history. An exceptionally well written book, with several interlaced stories that really keep your interest.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 14. Mai. 2020
great story (trilogy)
This particular purchase was a pleasant surprise - in 'new' condition, and in large print. --- which meant 1,200 pages. Massive!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Okt. 2021
Second of Trilogy
Continuing saga of second generation of fictional families introduced in “Fall of Giants.” A great history lesson about WW1 and WW2. Unwinds the complicated political and cultural factors of the times in Europe, U.S. and Russia.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Aug. 2018
Compelling read
Masterfully written account of life and relationships heading into WWII. Mr. Follet exercises his unique skills in putting you there at the time.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 28. Okt. 2020
Easier to read than on a kindle
Rereading this series because it is truly a good way to understand the last century.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 31. Jul. 2018
Love this author
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- 03. Sep. 2019
Continuing the series
I read and greatly enjoyed the first book of the trilogy and am looking forward to having the time soon to get to the next book in the series.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 09. Mär. 2018
mix of reality and human interest
Ken Follett sagas are phenomenal. I'll be sorry when I finish his "world" series.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Feb. 2022
A must for history lovers!
Book came in great condition!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
