Reviews

Fall of Giants by Ken Follett

outoftheblue14's review against another edition

3.0

999 pagine.

mimstery's review against another edition

Couldn’t get into it   I’ll try again another time 

anders_holbaek's review against another edition

3.0

Re-read

jl27's review against another edition

DNF. I've tried both reading and listening to this book and never made it past the prologue either time. Kudos to anyone who's recommended this to me and made it through. This one just wasn't for me.

seagul's review against another edition

5.0

At 978 pages, Fall of Giants is a big read, but one that sucks you in instantly. Follet's excellent writing and characterization entices you ever deeper into the chaotic world of the early 20th century. Going from the coal mines of Wales to the cold of St Petersburg, from peaceful Buffolo to the meat grinder of the Somme, from aristocratic nobels to one peasant's involvement in the overthrow of one of Europe's greatest powers, Follet's characters embark on journeys that can only be described as epic, and yet still so very human. These characters, combined with well researched historical information that makes you feel as if you were there living the events, combine to form a fabulous book that I would highly recommend to anyone.

jcmeza's review

hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Excellent story with great historical context.  Made the whole time period right before and after  WWI come alive through the characters and the challenges they faced. 

giuliamuzi's review against another edition

emotional informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jaifman's review against another edition

3.0

Aunque la idea de leer un "los pilares de la tierra en el siglo XX" no me parecía mal en absoluto, creo que al final me ha acabado pesando el hecho de que se repitan tanto los mismos esquemas, simplemente cambiando el contexto histórico. Está claro que es una novela que resulta atractiva y engancha, pero lo cierto es que no puedo evitar sentirme algo decepcionado con el resultado y que considero que podría haber dado más de sí. No creo que continúe con esta saga, sinceramente.

La recomiendo si no has leido "Los Pilares de la Tierra".

karen59_nz's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Really interesting and informative. One appreciates one's good fortune of place and time of birth when reading such a book. 

lenep's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0