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by Most favourable review

Great read

This is a long but very interesting book. It keeps you on your toes as there are many characters to follow. I like how it flows from one family to the other but keeps you connected to the story line. Good historical detail, learning curve, keeps you looking for more and can't wait to see what comes next. If you were not well informed about first world war and the involvement of Russia and America then you will be by the end and fascinated to know more. I love history especially when it is told in this dramatic way.Read full review

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Needs a lot of concentration and a good memory

I have enjoyed Ken Follett's books historically interesting giving lots of detail about the lives of people, conditions etc. I wanted to learn more about what led up to WW1 and the affect on the people at that time.
I found this book to be a tome! describing from Chapter to Chapter different apparently unrelated groups in incredible detail and quite difficult to follow. I am about half way through and tempted to give it up, but things and people are coming together and am persuaded to stick with it!
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Fantastic saga

Brilliant writing and an unputdownable story following events leading to the aoutbreak of World War I through to the mid 1920s.and it’s effect on two families of different social class. I can’t wait to read the next book in the trilogy.Read full review

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Page Turner

This was our chosen Book Club read for July, not my usual type of book but the historical facts as well as the impact on different families kept me interested.

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Great characters- compelling reading.

Huge book! just started the trilogy and hooked already.

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Thrilled to get this book as it is so absorbing to read. Only trouble is I do not want to put it down so other jobs get left.it transports you to a ti

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Brilliant!

I could not put this book down, excellent storyline and detail.

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A must read book

A great history primer and an even greater read!

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totally absorbing from start to finish

An amazing insight into the minds of the different classes and the pain and suffering of all the people who were involved in this terrible war.

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Great

Ken Follett just sucks you into the very fabric of life in those olden days

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