The Winds of War by Herman Wouk Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Winds of War
Book Review: Wonderful book
Summary: 4 Stars
Like an American "War and Peace", albeit not quite as comprehensive in its characters as Tolstoy, but a great read shedding a lot of light on the lead-up in the U.S. to WWII.Book Review: Wonderful book, would recommend to anyone
Summary: 5 Stars
As the second book in the set of two this novel ties up the story wonderfully. For anyone that wants to delve into WWII from the perspective of a family that lived through it this is a perfect choice.Book Review: a Pugnacious story..
Summary: 5 Stars
the absolute best WWII story I've ever read. It is imposible to read this book without picturing Pug as Robert Mitchum. He is the perfect epitome of this character. If you've never seen the TV mini-series or if you've had then read the book. Unforgettable characters in a moment of history that changes the world.Book Review: historical fiction at its best
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was a lively, vibrant account of WWII from the perspectives of diverse, well-developed characters. _Winds of War_ recounted the great historical events occuring from 1938-39 until the end of 1941, but presented them in a way that reflected believable sentiments real people felt at the time. The characters of the Jastrow family were particularly interesting for me, who as a Jew, try to understand the element in which they found themselves trying to escape Europe, and how they responded to it.The protagonist, an ambitious and succesful naval officer is the patriarch of the model naval WASP family. He maneuvers through the thickest power circles in his time with tact and ease, and is really a lot of fun to imagine.
Wouk basically conjures a bunch of extremely gifted characters, some beautiful, some brilliant, and weaves them into a fascinating narrative of the most influential years of the 20th century.
Historical fiction at its best, if you want a fun yet accurate portrayal of WWII, this is a good pick.
Book Review: in depth
Summary: 5 Stars
What a great way to learn about the WAR that our fathers and grandfathers fought. I learned a lot about the background and the countries and personalities involved in the politics of WWII that I never learned in school or through the media. I am the "next generation" and feel that this should be read if you are interested in the real story and not just the fringe information. This book was recommended to me by my Uncle who fought in the war as being the most factual that he had read, considering it is set in a fictional family.