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  • War and Remembrance

  • By: Herman Wouk
  • Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
  • Length: 56 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,574 ratings)

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War and Remembrance

By: Herman Wouk
Narrated by: Kevin Pariseau
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Publisher's summary

Herman Wouk's sweeping epic of World War II, which begins with The Winds of War and continues here in War and Remembrance, stands as the crowning achievement of one of America's most celebrated storytellers. Like no other books about the war, Wouk's spellbinding narrative captures the tide of global events - and all the drama, romance, heroism, and tragedy of World War II - as it immerses us in the lives of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's maelstrom.

These multimillion-copy best sellers are stirringly read by Kevin Pariseau for their first appearance in downloadable audio.

Also listen to The Winds of War.
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Critic reviews

"Brilliant…. An outstanding novel and at the same time a great work of history…. Wouk has more than recaptured the period; he has given it life." (Henry Kissinger)
"Those who lived through World War II can most fully appreciate the resonances in this uncommonly readable book. But it is clearly meant – and recommended – for those who did not." ( Time)
"Moving, thrilling fiction…. Wouk is a magnificent storyteller." ( Boston Globe)

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Epic read!

Saw the movies in the seventies which was a major event. Remembered it well so I thought I would listen to the book. Battle scenes detail can be slow but the historical reflections and facts are very interesting and the Henry family adventures keep you riveted.

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We Must Remember

The author does a tremendous job weaving the fictional drama with historical fact. The drama helps to invest your attention in the lives of a handful of characters so as to pay attention to the history. He does not sugarcoat the atrocities inflicted on more than 50million Jewish people from all over the world. He is very matter of fact about very disturbing episodes.

He explains complicated political power plays extremely well.

The language he uses and the stereotypes to describe women and people of certain ethnicities is horrific, yet most likely the reality of the 40s-60s. That took some getting used to.

Reading this novel is a course of study in WWII while watching a soap opera. It is a worthy endeavor.

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Terrific long listen

Full of memorable characters in sweeping historical dramas, interspersed with historical analysis and commentary that makes it even more compelling. Terrific narration too.

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Simply the best

Excellent historical fiction brought to life by the narrator. A must read that leaves one sad that it ( the book not the war) ended.

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AMAZING!

Tremendous story and narration and then more words until I get fifteen and that should do it just about

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Most beautiful book ever

The amount of detail is astonishing; that alone makes it great. And the humanness of the characters makes it vibrant.

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Amazing

This is insane. Human beings are insane and horrific and this book is a great record of it.

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What war can do to a family

I loved these two books. It was so interesting how the writer intertwined the family and the war.. I highly recommend this series.

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Awesome

Sweeping and compelling! So glad I listened. Amazing how the author wove it all together.

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Well worth the time!

The story is spectacular and the narration riveting. I had to keep reminding myself that these were fictional characters. Just a wonderful production.

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