I am reading this book of historic fiction. It is the second book of a trilogy that follows several families over a one hundred year period. This book centers of the events leading to and during World War II; This Ken Follett book gives the point of view of Germans, Russians, British and Americans.
The scary thing about this book is tracking how Communism and Fascism came into power.
Communism came under the guise of better life for all and equality for all. The poor craved help and this sounded good, until it was too late and they saw that only the strong survived and thrived.
But all those with open minds were silenced. (one way or another)
Fascism started by appealing to patriotism, the national pride, the idea that the chosen Christians were superior to all others. The "inferior" included Jews, those with physical or mental conditions, and all those with open minds.
The British and Americans looked much better BUT....
This is not meant to be a review (I'm not finished) but I am liking it like the first volume.
It is interesting to read during our big political season because it makes me realize the idea that "we really don't learn from history". I see some of the same ideas being put forth today in both parties!
We do live in a world where only the strong survive!
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