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Ken Follett's World Without End was a global phenomenon, a work of grand historical sweep beloved by millions of readers and acclaimed by critics. Fall of Giants is his magnificent new historical epic.
Review:
"Using characters from different countries — Russia, Wales, England, the U.S., and Germany — and from different classes, Follett's first book in the Century trilogy provides a compelling mesh of interactions that push the story forward and allow a panoramic view of WWI's burden on five families. With over 30 hours, this audiobook would be a challenge for any narrator, but John Lee proves a solid and engaging choice. His deep voice moves through the prose smoothly and forcefully; he manipulates his tone, emphasis, and accent to develop vocal personas for the extensive cast of characters, and keeps a solid pace through the dialogue. It's a marathon performance of a mammoth book that will leave listeners eagerly anticipating the next installment. A Dutton hardcover. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright PWyxz LLC)
Synopsis:
Follett's "World Without End" was a global phenomenon, a work of grand historical sweep beloved by millions of readers and acclaimed by critics. "Fall of Giants" is his magnificent new historical epic.
"Publishers Weekly Review"
by Publishers Weekly,
"Using characters from different countries — Russia, Wales, England, the U.S., and Germany — and from different classes, Follett's first book in the Century trilogy provides a compelling mesh of interactions that push the story forward and allow a panoramic view of WWI's burden on five families. With over 30 hours, this audiobook would be a challenge for any narrator, but John Lee proves a solid and engaging choice. His deep voice moves through the prose smoothly and forcefully; he manipulates his tone, emphasis, and accent to develop vocal personas for the extensive cast of characters, and keeps a solid pace through the dialogue. It's a marathon performance of a mammoth book that will leave listeners eagerly anticipating the next installment. A Dutton hardcover. (Sept.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright PWyxz LLC)
"Synopsis"
by Ingram,
Follett's "World Without End" was a global phenomenon, a work of grand historical sweep beloved by millions of readers and acclaimed by critics. "Fall of Giants" is his magnificent new historical epic.
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