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Gripping . . . powerful.
— The New York Times
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Some of the biggest-picture fiction being written today.
— The Seattle Times
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A consistently compelling portrait of a world in crisis.
— The Washington Post
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Masterfully sweeping. . . . Political intrigue, amorous episodes, suspense, and drama. History comes to life.
— The Louisville Courier-Journal
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[Follett] is so good at plotting a story, even one that takes on such a complex topic such as the World War II era. That's what makes Winter of the World so hard to put down. You want to know what happens next.
— The Associated Press
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An entertaining historical soap opera.
— Kirkus Reviews
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The man tells a story so well. . . . Follett can make things glow with some beautifully written episodes.
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Clips along at a brisk pace. . . [Follett] knows how to keep the pages turning and how to make the reader feel a kinship with the characters' struggles. . . . No matter the ultimate destination, readers can expect to savor the journey.
— The Christian Science Monitor
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“Follett’s real gifts are those of a natural storyteller: swift, cinematic pacing, the ability to juggle multiple narratives coherently, and an eye for the telling detail. The result…is an honorable piece of popular entertainment and a consistently compelling portrait of a world in crisis.”
— Washington Post
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“Should come with a warning label: ‘Abandon your normal activities for a couple of days when you crack this one open, because you’re likely to get hooked like a Copper River salmon.’”
— Seattle Times
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“Riveting…Follett is a master craftsman. He fills his pages with fascinating characters and then uses the great events of this time to make an exciting plot. He succeeds in every way possible.”
— Huffington Post
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“Just as potent, engrossing, and prolix as the opening opus, Fall of Giants…Rife with plotlines, interpersonal intrigue, sweeping historical flourishes, and an authentic and compelling cast, this is a dynamic tale of characters struggling to survive during one of the world’s darkest periods…Will leave fans eagerly awaiting the trilogy’s crowning capstone.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“John Lee’s narration enhances the complex plot with an impressive assortment of European accents…[This] grandly scaled epic is enriched by a superb narration.”
— AudioFile
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“A tale of heroes and heroic acts. In the hands of a less adroit storyteller, it would be hackneyed, but Follett moves his…figures through interesting situations and draws the reader in to care what happens to them.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
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“Follett never lets the action lag as he adeptly ties together all the sweeping economic, cultural, political, and social transformations of the entire era.”
— Booklist
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“Follett’s storytelling is unobtrusive and workmanlike, and he spins a reasonable and readable yarn that embraces dozens of characters and plenty of Big Picture history.”
— Kirkus Reviews