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The Winds of War (The Henry Family, #1)

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Historical Fiction Fiction Classics

by Herman Wouk

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4.36 (41.9K ratings)
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description 896 pages

The Winds of War by Herman Wouk holds a highly rated rating of 4.36 out of 5, based on 41.9K reader ratings. First published in 1971. The book spans 896 pages.

About The Winds of War

Like no other masterpiece of historical fiction, Herman Wouk's sweeping epic of World War II is the great novel of America's Greatest Generation.Wouk's spellbinding narrative captures the tide of global events, as well as all the drama, romance, heroism, and tragedy of World War II, as it immerses us in the lives of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's maelstrom.The Winds of War and its sequel War and Remembrance stand as the crowning achievement of one of America's most celebrated storytellers.

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Author Herman Wouk
Published 1971
Pages 896
Genres Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 4.36 / 5.00
Total Ratings 41,940

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.4
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41.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.36, The Winds of War is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.36
This Book
3.95
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Winds of War?

The Winds of War is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is The Winds of War worth reading?

Based on 41.9K reader ratings, The Winds of War has an average score of 4.36 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Winds of War?

The Winds of War has 896 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote The Winds of War?

The Winds of War was written by Herman Wouk. It was first published in 1971.

What is the ISBN for The Winds of War?

The ISBN-13 for The Winds of War is 9780316952670.0.

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