WHAT a writer. A Pulitzer Award winner. Such wonderful characterization with so few words. Wonderful in every way.
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
herman wouk is a fantastic writer.
this book covers the rumblings of war. hitler , stalin and Mussolini and all forming together as allies to take over Europe and England.. commander henry and his family act as the eyes and ears of president Roosevelt. it takes us from the uprising of hitler to the bombing of pearl harbor.
along the way we learn …
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
An oldy, but an amazing book. Not only a compelling character-driven novel, but a historical chronology of events leading up to the US getting into the war. Thru the lives of one family–the Henrys–the events and society’s attitude about them come to life on the page. One gets a great understanding of the world leaders–Hitler, Churchill, …
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
The Winds of War and it’s sequel, War and Remembrance, are the best fictional depiction of World War II, in my opinion. It’s not just military history; it’s also filled with human drama and emotions, great characters. I’d never realized before I read Wouk’s books just how exciting a description of a naval and air battle could be. I highly …
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
Many years ago I saw a few episodes of the mini-series based on The Winds of War, and enjoyed them at the time. I was out of the country, though, and didn’t get to see the end. Later, I spotted the print version in a used bookstore but decided against buying it because it was too bulky (898 pages) and too dated. I wanted a quicker read, and …
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
I found Herman Wouk’s “The Winds of War” to be a great book. It was an exciting read, with believable characters and I believe it was more or less historically true. I enjoyed reading a book that caused me to have to look up the meaning of a word occasionally. It stretched my mind!
Am now readin the second book of this pair, “War and Remembrance”
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
Written by Herman Wouk in 1971, this lead up to the start of WW ll, follows the ever changing paths of a connected cast into chaos. It is historically accurate, immensely addicting, and emotionally gripping. The author explores the immorality, pain and pragmatism of war as well as a very personal experience of the prejudice of the time and the …
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
It was a tough read – many characters, places and intertwined events. But, it truly was informative and historical while cast as a story.
I have now just undertaken War and Remembrance.
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
Best book that I have ever read.
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
I am reading this book for the second time. I have also read Herman Wouk’s The Hope and The Glory (2 books, a series) and recommend all highly.
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
Great book to understand the build up to the 2nd world war
Author
hermanwouk
3 years ago
I read this book to learn more about the realities World War II, but still told from a fictional reference. Herman Wouk receives high credit from authorities on his accurate portrayal of historical events.
This book is VERY comprehensive. The forward relates that Wouk wanted to write this and War and Remembrance into one story. It took him 1000 …
By hermanwouk
WHAT a writer. A Pulitzer Award winner. Such wonderful characterization with so few words. Wonderful in every way.
herman wouk is a fantastic writer.
this book covers the rumblings of war. hitler , stalin and Mussolini and all forming together as allies to take over Europe and England.. commander henry and his family act as the eyes and ears of president Roosevelt. it takes us from the uprising of hitler to the bombing of pearl harbor.
along the way we learn …
An oldy, but an amazing book. Not only a compelling character-driven novel, but a historical chronology of events leading up to the US getting into the war. Thru the lives of one family–the Henrys–the events and society’s attitude about them come to life on the page. One gets a great understanding of the world leaders–Hitler, Churchill, …
The Winds of War and it’s sequel, War and Remembrance, are the best fictional depiction of World War II, in my opinion. It’s not just military history; it’s also filled with human drama and emotions, great characters. I’d never realized before I read Wouk’s books just how exciting a description of a naval and air battle could be. I highly …
Many years ago I saw a few episodes of the mini-series based on The Winds of War, and enjoyed them at the time. I was out of the country, though, and didn’t get to see the end. Later, I spotted the print version in a used bookstore but decided against buying it because it was too bulky (898 pages) and too dated. I wanted a quicker read, and …
I found Herman Wouk’s “The Winds of War” to be a great book. It was an exciting read, with believable characters and I believe it was more or less historically true. I enjoyed reading a book that caused me to have to look up the meaning of a word occasionally. It stretched my mind!
Am now readin the second book of this pair, “War and Remembrance”
Written by Herman Wouk in 1971, this lead up to the start of WW ll, follows the ever changing paths of a connected cast into chaos. It is historically accurate, immensely addicting, and emotionally gripping. The author explores the immorality, pain and pragmatism of war as well as a very personal experience of the prejudice of the time and the …
It was a tough read – many characters, places and intertwined events. But, it truly was informative and historical while cast as a story.
I have now just undertaken War and Remembrance.
Best book that I have ever read.
I am reading this book for the second time. I have also read Herman Wouk’s The Hope and The Glory (2 books, a series) and recommend all highly.
Great book to understand the build up to the 2nd world war
I read this book to learn more about the realities World War II, but still told from a fictional reference. Herman Wouk receives high credit from authorities on his accurate portrayal of historical events.
This book is VERY comprehensive. The forward relates that Wouk wanted to write this and War and Remembrance into one story. It took him 1000 …