Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett
This is the third book in The Century Trilogy. Following the characters through the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, the sixties, nuclear armament and disarmament, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. I definitely enjoy historical fiction, as I feel like I am relearning our history through stories that could have happened. Of course, knowing that atrocities are going to happen, makes me want to yell at the pages and tell the characters to not do certain things. I get wrapped up in the stories. I love the way Follett delves into the past and brings it alive. I recommend any of these books, but you should really read them in order to fully appreciate them.
Winter of the World by Ken Follett
This is the second book in The Century Trilogy. It follows the same characters since the end of World War I through the end of World War II. It is a little amazing how these characters lives are so entwined, but their stories having you rooting for most of them throughout the book. I look forward to reading the third book in the series. I'll take a break for a short time, but probably won't be long before I pick that one up.
Once again, I am drawn to historical fiction. Follett seems to tell the story of our past in such a way that I love reading his stories. This one tells the account from varying perspectives. It begins before World War I in Great Britain, Germany, Russia, and the United States. There are many different accounts of the events that led up to the war, during the war, and the effects of the war. The personal stories are well told and give varying perspectives of social and economic levels. I will have to finish this trilogy.
