The Winds of War
by Herman Wouk
Taste attributes: warhistoricaldramaunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceunlikely connections
Boxlist takeExpect a weighty, moving war novel, big and varied rather than confined. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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4.7 / 5
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About This Book
Follows the various members of the Henry family as they become involved in the events preceeding America's involvement in World War II.
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- Author
- Herman Wouk
- Published
- 1971
- Pages
- 960
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- Open Library
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