Fall of Giants

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About this book

Fall of Giants is a 2010 historical novel by Welsh author Ken Follett. It is the first part of the Century Trilogy which follows five interrelated families throughout the course of the 20th century. The first book covers notable events such as World War I, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women's suffrage. The sequel Winter of the World covers World War II and was published on September 18, 2012. The third book, Edge of Eternity, covers the Cold War and was published in 2014.

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4.3/5 · 354993 readers · 985 pages · ≈ 18 h 14 m · Moderate

What order should I read the The Century Trilogy series?

Read Fall of Giants first, then follow the publication order above — Fall of Giants, then Winter of the World, then Edge of Eternity.

How long does it take to read Fall of Giants?

About ≈ 18 h 14 m — 985 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mFall of Giants~18 h 14 m

How many pages is Fall of Giants?

985 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Fall of Giants985

What genre is Fall of Giants?

It sits on the Romance shelves.

Who wrote Fall of Giants?

Ken Follett.

The Century Trilogy — reading order

  1. → Fall of Giants you are here
  2. 1 Fall of Giants (2010)
  3. 2 Winter of the World (2012)
  4. 3 Edge of Eternity (2014)