lisalou1967's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
5.0
This book definitely follows the Follett-Formula.
Which I know some people are finding tired, but I still love it.
Its infuriating at times to watch the "good guy" get beaten down over and over again, while the villains continue to prosper, and of course I know the tables will eventually turn, but I'm still not tired of it.
Which I can only assume is a testament to Folletts writing, and story telling.
Which I know some people are finding tired, but I still love it.
Its infuriating at times to watch the "good guy" get beaten down over and over again, while the villains continue to prosper, and of course I know the tables will eventually turn, but I'm still not tired of it.
Which I can only assume is a testament to Folletts writing, and story telling.
jesteralexa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ornery_librarian's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
vaniaasantos's review against another edition
4.0
Demorei um pouco mais a ficar mais engatada na história, mas com o desenvolvimento desta, dei por mim a ficar completamente rendida na história.
As voltas e reviravoltas da história, as intrigas que Ken Follet consegue escrever bem, deixou-me presa ao livro o máximo de tempo possível e demorar a pousar o livro.
Se estão habitados e gostam da escrita e histórias criadas por Ken Follet, têm aqui mais um bom exemplar.
As voltas e reviravoltas da história, as intrigas que Ken Follet consegue escrever bem, deixou-me presa ao livro o máximo de tempo possível e demorar a pousar o livro.
Se estão habitados e gostam da escrita e histórias criadas por Ken Follet, têm aqui mais um bom exemplar.
lorainford's review against another edition
4.0
On very few occasions have I literally sat on the edge of my seat while immersed in a novel, however, this cliche accurately illustrates my reaction to A Dangerous Fortune. This novel was my first introduction to Ken Follett and did not disappoint. Follett depicts the lifelong journey of three upper class, privileged men living in elite society England during the nineteenth century. This is a story about greed, power, survival, and what characteristics are required to satisfy all three. I was captivated by complex characters and an even more complicated dramatic circumstance. I notice that many are critiquing the way in which women are portrayed in this novel but I found that male characters were portrayed in similar ways, creating a necessary and forgiving balance. For example, while there was a vindictive female lead, there was also a vindictive male lead. While there was a simple female lead, there was also a similar male lead. I interpreted these characteristics to be less typically sexist and more as a tool to illustrate the type of individual they were in order to push the plot in its envisioned direction.
dvdpcp's review against another edition
4.0
Good! Not as good as pillars of the earth and world without end and the first one of the century trilogy but better than whiteout. I can see he’s getting a feel for how to follow people and how bad to make them and how to make us like /root for certain characters. A little sloppy with Albert cammel, what was his purpose? So they could worry about him once? Glad i got this from the thrift store!! Entertaining and engrossing
benjiseashore's review against another edition
4.0
You know the experience of reading this book turned out to be pretty good. The pages just kept turning, and while I wasn’t always sure why, I was certainly interested enough to continue. The different time periods keep me engaged but also left me some space to fill in the stories of these characters. Everything was entirely predictable, and the language wasn’t that great considering the Britishness and all but there was plenty of intrigue in the subject matter. Interest rates were kinda cool, that’s all I can say on that. Not too many murders, truly the right amount. Same with the sex. Didn’t overdo it, just left it there for some high intrigue parts and let it build and then mellow. Apparently Ken pumps these out, I don’t feel a need to read any others but I’m glad I read this one.
tarmstrong112's review against another edition
1.0
I did not really enjoy this book. It wasn't that the writing was bad, I just did not enjoy the story. It wasn't for me. It had a weird amount of sex in it, at times it felt like Follett just wanted to write a cheap erotic novel. Ultimately it was a disappointing story from Follett. I am glad I listened to this as an audiobook, because I am sure I would have given up if I had been reading it as a physical book.
sarahlchaps's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as The Pillars of the Earth, but still pretty great. Follett weaves very intricate characters and plots; he keeps you on your toes. He really goes into what makes a character, and not just discusses the events of the story. I can't wait to read more of his stories!