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War and Remembrance [Paperback]

Herman Wouk
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Book Description

February 5, 2002
These two classic works capture the tide of world events even as they unfold the compelling tale of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's maelstrom.

The multimillion-copy bestsellers that capture all the drama, romance, heroism, and tragedy of the Second World War -- and that constitute Wouk's crowning achievement -- are available for the first time in trade paperback.

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About the Author

Herman Wouk's acclaimed novels include the Pulitzer-Prize winning The Caine Mutiny; Marjorie Morningstar; Don't Stop the Carnival; Youngblood Hawke; Inside, Outside; The Hope; and The Glory.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 1056 pages
  • Publisher: Back Bay Books; Reprint edition (February 5, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671463144
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671463144
  • ASIN: 0316954993
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.8 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (157 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,323 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Herman Wouk earned his living as a scriptwriter for Fred Allen before serving in World War II. His career as a novelist spans nearly six decades and has brought him resounding international acclaim. He lives in Palm Springs, California.

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115 of 118 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Historical Novel Ever! March 13, 2002
Format:Paperback
Herman Wouk is a great writer. With War and Remembrance and its predecessor, The Winds of War, He sealed his reputation as a great writer of historical fiction. Unlike such writers as Leon Uris, who tends to create heroic larger than life heroes and James Michener, who skimps on characterization altogether, Wouk creates brilliantly real figures who seem to live, breath and sometimes die. Whereas the Winds of War covers the period from just prior to the German invasion of Poland in Sept. 1939 through Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, War and Remembrance covers the period from after Pearl through the surrender of Japan in August 1945. As with the previous book, Wouk blends his fictional characters with real figures such as Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin and Hitler.

By exploring the experiences of the fictional Henry family and their extended acquaintances, Wouk manages to cover virtually every aspect of this sprawling epic struggle between good and evil. There is Victor "Pug" Henry, stoic Navy captain, his dutiful bound son Warren, a Navy flyer bound for action in the Pacific, his formerly wayward son Byron, now a submarine officer who marries the Jewish woman Natalie Jastrow in Europe. Natalie herself is trapped in Italy with her Uncle, the intellectual scholar Aaron Jastrow and her baby Louis. The Nazi vice that slowly closes on the American born Natalie is excruciating yet stunningly realistic. There is Leslie Slote, the callous foreign service officer who has an epiphany when he discovers the plans for the Final Solution and there are many many others. Wouk blends the personal stories of these characters with an expositional account of the war. He uses the device of a fictional memoir of an imprisoned German officer to prsent the war from the German perspective. It is bone-chilling reading. Finally, Wouk's stunning descriptions of Auschwitz are the most realistic and engrossing description of the Holocaust I have ever read. This book is moving, gripping and engrossing. It is also highly educational. The reader of War and Remembrance will learn a great deal about the Second World War and the War will be brought to life by this book better than any history. This novel should not be missed nor should The Winds of War.

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A TOUR DE FORCE May 15, 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
When I read "The Winds of War", it was only after I had read the reviews of the book on Amazon.com that I realised that life would never be complete until I had read the sequel.

Trolling Nairobi's thrift shops at long last gave me access to one of the greatest books I have ever read. It is an epic novel, a great romance (and heaven knows how I hate those, but this one was a gem), and perhaps the best history lesson on the Second World War I have come across.

Without going into specifics about the book - which the other reviewers on the site have done so well, the things that stand out in the book are several:

One; it brings to life the Holocaust in a way that history books can never hope to compare. Auschwitz is no longer a footnote to horror - it is now a flesh and blood camp with horrifyingly banal commandants. The SS are not nameless, faceless sadists - they are normal people with an abnormal hatred.

Secondly, the philosophical-historical insights into European and German history, as seen through the mind of Aaron Jastrow, are superb.

I need not dwell on the sweeping historical views of the war of "Armin von Roon", that bring the bigger picture of the war into play.

Natalie Jastrow, in my opinion the most developed character in the book, is prepared to prostitute herself in order to save her life in Auschwitz that she may see her son again. That, to me, makes her all the more remarkable a person than if she had remained unbelievably pious. Natalie is a real human being. The only injustice Wouk does to her is not to develop her character after Auschwitz.

Finally, the most touching part of the book was the night that Udam, the theater man in Theresienstadt, decides to sing the haunting songs of the Jews under the threat of death. Of all the moments in the book, this one was the one that brought me closest to tears.

The longest book I have ever read (at 1389 pages in my version), and certainly a book I will read again. This is a rare gem.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sets the standard for historical fiction July 13, 2005
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WOW. Exceptional historical research, developed characters and subplots, great storytelling. A book for the ages. With Winds of War (read it first), this was a 2000+ page trek. Worth it and very satisfying. While being entertained, the reader receives an educational narrative of the progression of events, the atmosphere, and the personalities of WWII. Among the most enjoyable aspects for me was reading the face-to-face encounters with important personages of the war (at least Wouk's interpretation of them). It was the next best thing to having sat in a room with these people. By cleverly using a fictional family and its involvement in the war, Wouk takes the reader all over the world, providing a wonderful comprehensive overview of WWII. Finishing it meant saying goodbye to old and beloved friends. I repeat . . . WOW.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a first or second read
Herman Wouk completed this novel in 1978, about 35 years ago. The time described was about 35 years before that. The distance and time allows calm, cool reflection of the facts. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Gary Wiseman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel to Winds of War
War rages on in Europe, and Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. The U.S. enters the war. The Jews become gripped in what is now called the Holocaust. The Henry family saga continues. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Weldon P. Phillips
4.0 out of 5 stars a good book overall
It is a nice novel with historical background. If you are interested in WWII history and enjoy watching Winds of War mini series, you should buy this book.
Published 11 days ago by Ping
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Herman Wouk is an outstanding story teller. I love how the war analysis by a German general is interwoven into the story.
Published 21 days ago by E Boch
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
A very good read, weaving interesting lives among the events of WWII. The book allows us to understand what happened much better.
Published 25 days ago by James E. Cantrill
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read Classic
This book combines history of WWII and an interesting fictional story to make it hard to put down. A truly spellbinding read.
Published 28 days ago by Ron Poorman
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book__Binding & Paper Quality a 'Joy to Have in Hands' |...
It is always a 'Great Joy' to have & hold a Fine Book___one that has wonderful construction quality, materials, typeface & above all__a Great Story as does this book by Herman... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert Joseph Moro
5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't stop reading!
This is my favorite historical novel of World War II. It's sweeping scope and frank portrayal of the holocaust are extremely well done. Wouk has written a compelling story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John C Scherer
4.0 out of 5 stars World War Epic Part 2
"The Winds of War" and "War and Remembrance" must be read together. These lengthy novels follow the trials and travails of one American family through the years immediately... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gregory Hope
1.0 out of 5 stars Kindle readers, save your money.
My Kindle edition of War and Remembrance is not searchable by word or by page number. It's a 900-page book....for shame, Back Bay. Fix it! Winds of War did not have this problem.
Published 1 month ago by Dolly
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