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Fall of Giants
- Century Trilogy, Book 1
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 30 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
The first in Ken Follett's breathtaking Century Trilogy, Fall of Giants is a captivating 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.
A World in Chaos
1911, a thirteen-year-old boy, Billy Williams, begins working down the mines as George V is crowned king. The escalating arms race between the empire nations will put not only the king but this young boy in grave danger.
A Terrible War
Billy’s family is inextricably linked with the Fitzherberts, the aristocratic owners of the coal mine where he works. And when Maud Fitzherbert falls in love with Walter von Ulrich, a spy at the German embassy in London, their destiny also becomes entangled with that of Gus Dewar, an ambitious young aide to Woodrow Wilson, and two orphaned Russian brothers whose plan to emigrate to America falls foul of conscription, revolution and imminent war.
A Revolution That Will Change Everything
When Russia convulses in bloody revolution and the Great War unfolds, the five families’ futures are entwined forever, love bringing them closer even as conflict takes them further apart. What seeds will be sown for further tragedy in the twentieth century and what role will each play in what is to come?
Continue the captivating Century Trilogy with Winter of the World and Edge of Eternity.
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- james carter
- 31-01-24
Epic
One of my favourite books, was initially worried about buying as an audio book, as had previously got a Tom clancy audio recording, and the narrator was awful. But John Lee narrates this beautifully. Would recommend this to everyone.
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- B Vallance
- 15-03-24
Absorbing
Totally observing, enlightening and entertaining. Really good narration which grows on you. Looking forward to the next one.
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- Amy
- 23-09-11
Brilliant
Gripping novel which kept me hooked! I think this has helped me understand the causes and the length of World War 1 more than any history lesson ever did at school. I really hope Ken Follett follows it up with a sequel as the characters were so realistic and would love to know how their lives evolve....maybe during World War 2? Would recommend unreservedly!
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- Philip Salaman
- 23-02-12
Inspirational
A fantastic view of the political and emotional battles in the early 20th Century. Before reading this book if someone had asked me why the First World War was fought, I would have answered "something about an assassination of an Austrian Arch Duke". Now I know the reality, and having always found history books boring, this is brilliant. The characters are wonderfully interwoven with real historical people, that brings this very relevant story to life.
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- michelle
- 07-03-21
John Lee belongs to these novels
After listening to the pillars trilogy I wanted to look for more John Lee but reluctant to try a different genre from what I’m used to.
Ken Follets writing is superb no matter the genre, John Lee narrating a story is fascinating. He voices individual characters perfectly and immerses you from chapter 1
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- Andy
- 12-01-21
Excellent
A very interesting and engrossing story, well narrated. A good mix of fact and fiction.
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- Jagutes
- 19-05-20
very enjoyable and educational.
Very enjoyable book, well defined characters living their lives in early 20th Century (including 1st World War)
Well narrated. only minor problem is the announcement of each Chapter is rubbish, it is wildly wrong throughout the book
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- NITIN K.SHARMA
- 05-08-20
wonderful experience listening to the book
Really loved it. About to begin the Winter of the World. It is must book to listen/read.
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- Dean
- 23-12-12
listen of 2012
This book was the best I have listened to in 2012 and probably the best book so far by a good way. The narration is excellent, the story line is gripping and you really start to fall for the families and main characters, routing for them all. The length I think is perfect for this sort of epic story, I prefer a longer book you can spend some time with and get your teeth into. I can't wait to listen to the second or third book. Anybody that buys this book will not be disappointed.
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- Nicholas Baskerville
- 31-05-16
A great opening.
Once you get used to the narrators character accents it's an easy and enjoyable listen. Keeping a good pace throughout. Plenty of scandal without straying too far from reality.
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