A review by loriameadows
The Winds of War by Herman Wouk

4.0

4.5 stars. It took me a LONG time to read the Winds of War. Longer than it probably should have, even considering the length. That’s not, however, intended to be a complaint, because I enjoyed it so much. This is the first time I’ve been sold on a book just from reading the author’s note; it’s a beautiful introduction. The novel itself is truly the most “historical-fictiony” work I’ve ever read. It’s so very rich with political and military details that at times, I felt like I was reading nonfiction. I’ve connected with the characters and become so invested in the WWII world Wouk created that I’ll definitely be reading War and Remembrance to finish the saga.