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As always, Ken Follett books get me so engrossed I can do little else but read them. the characters are well developed and can be despised and loved. This is another long book, but you don't want it to finish, to me it reminded me of Pillars with the style of writing and the character devlopments and relationships, certainly a good book, read all 568 pages in two days, I just couldn't put it down!!!
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Follett is fantastic in A Dangerous Fortune. The author introduces us to a family business and a couple of corrupt characters. As the reader you not only get to see the inner workings of the Victorian era banking house known as Pilaster's but you also get to see the making of a man in Hugh Pilaster. The book is fun, fast paced and if your a Follett fan then you will like this one. If you have never read Follett before this is a good book to start with. Enjoy!
I don't think you can ever go wrong with a Ken Follett book. This one kept my interest until I finished it.
Fantastic read....
Good Read
In 1866 tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. A young student drowns in a mysterious accident involving a small circle of boys. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives.
excellent read for those follett fans! characters well defined. couldn't get enough of it.
Another good Follett book. He is an author worth reading.
**** If you like Ken Follett's work, this will not disappoint. Somewhat of a departure from his more-common 20th century settings, the backdrop of this book is Victorian England. However, as usual, Follett has researched the milieu of the story, and the dark side of Victorian culture, with its stunting effects on the human psyche, really comes through.
In 1866 tradgedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. A young student drowns in a mysterious accident involving a small circle of boys. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives.
Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspenseful----The New York Times.
Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspenseful----The New York Times.
Another Follett masterpiece.
"...tradgedy strikes exclusive Windield School. Student drowns...initiates circle of treachery..."
Good Mystery in 19th century London.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found myself rooting for the hero.
Of all the Follett books I've read, this one impressed me the least. It was well written. It may have been cuz I didn't like the subject of the book. I don't know for sure. It's been a while since I read it. Some of his books, I've read a 2nd time. I have no interest in re-reading this one.
Good mystery-supense
In 1866, tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. A young student draws in a mysterious accident involving a small cicle of boys. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treaxhery that will span three decades and entwine many lives.
One of Ken Follett's very best. The NYTimes said this book is "Breathlessly plotted and relentlessly suspenseful"
The plot begins in 1866, ending in 1892, in England. The protagonists are a banking family, an influential banking family. The members are a mixture of good and just plain nasty, the years of the book cover a wide range of events within the family and in the world around them, and the hero makes his way among all these factors. Such a good read!
Very interesting, engrossing saga. Recommended.
Good read. Interesting Characters. Lots of Drama!
Interesting plot development that covers three decades.
In 1866, tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. A young student drowns in a mysterious accident involving a small circle of boys. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives...
A terrific thriller with historic details
Perfectly good Follet yarn
This will keep you reading. Fell asleep with it on my chest,LOL. Tried to read it all one night and accidently fell asleep. It is suspence filled and fast paced. A very good read!