Follett's capacity to create a world that immerses its readers in both the characters and settings is amazing. Winter of the World follows on from his earlier success with Fall of Giants. In Winter of the World, Follett takes readers through the Great Depression and World War Two. Interestingly, the main characters in this book are the children of the characters from Fall of Giants. I enjoyed seeing the characters evolve from impulsive and sometimes shallow young adults into (mostly) mature and thoughtful adults. While the era is dark, you still find yourself want to get wrapped up in Follett's world. He takes you into compelling times, events and places, including: The Manhattan Project, Stalinist Russia, Hitler's Germany, the Spanish Civil War, and follows the ascent of Churchill. It's a page turner with substance! Recommended!!
A friend suggested this book to me and I've since recommended it to others. The reactions are always fantastic -- it would seem to have universal appeal. 5/5 Stars
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