Fall of Giants
By Ken Follett
- Release Date: 2010-09-28
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
Ken Follett’s magnificent historical epic begins as five interrelated families move through the momentous dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women’s suffrage.
A thirteen-year-old Welsh boy enters a man’s world in the mining pits. . . . An American law student rejected in love finds a surprising new career in Woodrow Wilson’s White House. . . . A housekeeper for the aristocratic Fitzherberts takes a fateful step above her station, while Lady Maud Fitzherbert herself crosses deep into forbidden territory when she falls in love with a German spy. . . . And two orphaned Russian brothers embark on radically different paths when their plan to emigrate to America falls afoul of war, conscription, and revolution.
From the dirt and danger of a coal mine to the glittering chandeliers of a palace, from the corridors of power to the bedrooms of the mighty, Fall of Giants takes us into the inextricably entangled fates of five families—and into a century that we thought we knew, but that now will never seem the same again. . . .
Reviews
Fall of Giants
5By Su BowmanBeautifully written Ken Follett.Can’t wait for the next one!Thank youLoved the history and the characters
4By Sheri's ipodLoved all the perspectives this author brought into this story. I learned a lot while enjoying interesting characters.Entertaining and Historical
5By Godman1984This was a great read with well developed characters. Looking forward to reading the next book.Awesome
5By Findaddy16Great book. Can’t wait to read the next one.Great Book!!
5By SDBernardoAn excellent fiction based on historical events. The book takes you through WWI as if you were actually there.Fall of Giants. Ken Follett
5By Wet againThis outstanding novel follows the lives of five families of different social standing. Some are aristocrats who inherited positions of power and influence. Others working class. The Tzar and his family in Russia have been murdered by the new Russian leaders party of followers led by Lenin and Trotsky. In Germany the kaiser has been removed. Europe is teetering on the edge of mass violence. World War 1 is a heartbeat away. Britan has entered the fray and shortly America will.THe war finally ends and the powers to be Britan and France want to punish Germany. America under President Wilson disagrees with punishing the German people. Then another world incident occurs in Munich. An individual and some of his followers are arrested. A man named Adolph Hilter. An excellent read!! My highest recommendation!!Wonderful
5By ¥638（Ken Follett is a wonderful storyteller.Review
5By Mthr fkrThe way Follet weaves historical events within the narratives of fictional characters is superb.Excellent !
5By PtvogelzangFantastic story and excellent account of history, as always with Ken Follett!! I thoroughly enjoyed it!ill immediately start the next in the series.Wonderful characters
4By mtspringsgalThe characters were all great! The history and how all were brought together was enthralling! Very impressed with how the author made you feel like you were part of the story!Historical Fiction
5By LovesmesomeHellogoodbyeThis book has many characters that become family as their lives unfurl. The historical setting adds to the story. Great read!Entertaining and clever
5By jbackhalfEnjoyFall of giants
4By john 4253Interesting and historicalLearned a lot from reading this book
5By PROSPERITYDEEGood will always conquer evil!Phenomenal
5By KathyNYCEngrossing page turnerMy Fav Book
5By AriseathleticsMy first Follet book and absolute favorite! I’d read it over and over again. I usually never want to re read books so this is really that good!Review
5By krb4uI just had a cursory recollection of my history class on WWI in HS, now I believe I know it well. It was a good book.Fall of Giants
5By MaggieMaeBC-OHThe book was great! I’ve read it twice and also the other two books in the trilogy.Thank You!
5By P LockeI have not read much the past ten years for a multitude of reasons. Ken Follett has the talent, passion and energy which grabs & holds my attention cover to cover. Not only "interesting" but educational, his writings have opened my eyes on many levels and improved my vocabulary as well. He has rekindled my appetite to read and learn. So it is with deep respect and appreciation I say Thank You!
