Fall of Giants by Ken Follett (2010). Summary of the book.

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Fall of Giants by Ken Follett (2010)

Summary of the Book

Ken Follett’s bestselling novel Fall of Giants, published in 2010, is set during the tumultuous events of World War I, the Russian Revolution and the women’s suffrage movement. Spanning five countries and three generations, the story is told through the eyes of five different families, each of them coming from different backgrounds.

The main characters are Billy Williams, a Welsh miner; his sister Ethel; Gus Dewar, an American diplomat; Lady Maud Fitzherbert, from an aristocratic British family; Walter von Ulrich, a German aristocrat and spy; Lev Peshkov, a Russian peasant; and Grigori Peshkov, his grandson. These characters face a variety of difficulties and treachery, with their destinies intertwined by the battles of World War I.

Throughout the novel, readers are taken on a journey through a time of great change, with characters experiencing the brutality of war, the rise of communism, and the struggle for women’s rights. The novel also explores themes of love and loyalty, and the importance of family.

Main Curiosities and Interesting Facts

  • International Bestseller: Fall of Giants was an immediate international success, becoming a bestseller in over 20 countries. It was the first book of Follett’s Century Trilogy, followed by Winter of the World (2012) and Edge of Eternity (2014).
  • Historical Accuracy: The novel is based on meticulous research, with Follett visiting each of the countries he wrote about in order to get a better understanding of the culture, language and people. He also consulted with historians, including Sir Michael Howard and Sir Max Hastings.
  • Awards: Fall of Giants won the 2011 Corine International Book Prize and was a finalist for the 2010 Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction.

FAQs

What is Fall of Giants about?

Fall of Giants is a historical fiction novel set during World War I, the Russian Revolution and the women’s suffrage movement. It follows five families from different backgrounds, and explores themes of love and loyalty, and the importance of family.

Who wrote Fall of Giants?

Fall of Giants was written by British author Ken Follett, and was published in 2010.

What is the Century Trilogy?

The Century Trilogy is a series of three historical fiction novels by Ken Follett, which follows the lives of five families from different backgrounds throughout the 20th century. The books in the trilogy are Fall of Giants (2010), Winter of the World (2012) and Edge of Eternity (2014).

What awards has Fall of Giants won?

Fall of Giants won the 2011 Corine International Book Prize and was a finalist for the 2010 Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction.

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