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The Winds of War
by Herman Wouk
Herman Wouk follows a US Navy officer and his family as war spreads
1971Steady paceEpic
A family and the road to a world war
Herman Wouk's novel follows Victor 'Pug' Henry, an American naval officer, and his family from 1939 to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Henry's postings put him in close contact with leaders in Europe, while his family faces its own difficulties. The sequel, War and Remembrance, continues the story.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place.
More about this book
Who
Victor 'Pug' Henry, his family, and the people he meets.
World
America and Europe, from 1939 to 1941.
What makes it different
It mixes the story of one family with the political events leading to the war.
Feel
Epic and detailed.
Facts
Genre
Historical Fiction · World War II · Family saga · Navy
Length
960 pages · ≈ 27 h
Also in the collection: Best World War II Fiction
The Nightingale
Sarah's Key
Lilac Girls
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Book Thief
Suite Française
The Invisible Bridge
All the Light We Cannot See
Fugitive Pieces
Sophie's Choice