Fall of Giants (The Century Trilogy, #1)
by Ken Follett
Fall of Giants by Ken Follett holds a highly rated rating of 4.26 out of 5, based on 168.9K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 985 pages.
About Fall of Giants
This is an epic of love, hatred, war and revolution. This is a huge novel that follows five families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women.
It is 1911. The Coronation Day of King George V. The Williams, a Welsh coal-mining family is linked by romance and enmity to the Fitzherberts, aristocratic coal-mine owners. Lady Maud Fitzherbert falls in love with Walter von Ulrich, a spy at the German Embassy in London. Their destiny is entangled with that of an ambitious young aide to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and to two orphaned Russian brothers, whose plans to emigrate to America fall foul of war, conscription and revolution. In a plot of unfolding drama and intriguing complexity, "Fall Of Giants" moves seamlessly from Washington to St Petersburg, from the dirt and danger of a coal mine to the glittering chandeliers of a palace, from the corridors of power to the bedrooms of the mighty.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ken Follett |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 985 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.26 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 168,911 |
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What genre is Fall of Giants?
Fall of Giants is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Fall of Giants worth reading?
Based on 168.9K reader ratings, Fall of Giants has an average score of 4.26 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Fall of Giants?
Fall of Giants has 985 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Fall of Giants?
Fall of Giants was written by Ken Follett. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for Fall of Giants?
The ISBN-13 for Fall of Giants is 9780525951650.0.
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