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Fall Of Giants

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Ken Follett

Fall Of Giants

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

1000

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 1900s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Fall of Giants by Ken Follett is a historical novel that follows the lives of five interconnected families from Wales, Germany, America, and Russia during World War I, the Russian Revolution, and the women’s suffrage movement, highlighting the social and political upheavals of the early 20th century and the impact of war on individuals from different backgrounds and nations. Contains detailed depictions of wartime violence and trauma.

Informative

Suspenseful

Emotional

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.4

383,439 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ken Follett's Fall of Giants is praised for its immersive storytelling and vivid historical detail, making it a compelling read for fans of epic sagas. Critics highlight its well-researched backdrop and intricate plot. However, some find the numerous characters challenging to follow and the pacing uneven at times. Overall, it's a well-regarded historical novel with minor drawbacks.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fall Of Giants?

Readers who enjoy historical epics like Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth or Edward Rutherfurd's Sarum will relish Fall of Giants. Fans of multi-generational sagas with rich historical details, complex characters, and intertwining storylines set during pivotal events in history will be captivated.

4.4

383,439 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

1000

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 1900s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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