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Violence
A lot
WWII combat, concentration camps, and wartime violence depicted with historical authenticity
Language
Some
Moderate adult language throughout
Sexual Content
A lot
Multiple explicit sexual relationships across different characters; consistent with Follett's style
Substance Use
Barely any
Period-appropriate drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
The weight of historical tragedy across three decades and five families
What this book is about
The second Century Trilogy novel follows five families across the rise of fascism, WWII, and its immediate aftermath—from Berlin to London to Washington to Moscow. Ken Follett's panoramic historical fiction delivers his characteristic combination of precise historical research, explicit sexual content, and sweeping narrative.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Explicit sexual content throughout
WWII violence including Holocaust references
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