Edge of Eternity

Not a hidden gem, for sure — for me, Follett is always the usual suspect to revert to whenever I need to do historical research and find myself too lazy to read a non-fiction book about the period. I’ve read a lot of books about the Stasi, but nothing beats being reminded, through one individual’s account - even if fictional, still based on true events - of how ruthless the Stasi was. Imagine finding out that you’ve been spied on for years by the Stasi - and then to top this off, finding out that the one spying on you… show more.

I consider Ken Follett one of the greatest historical fiction writers of our time. His Century Trilogy follows the fortunes of five intertwined families as they make their way through the trials and tribulations of the twentieth century. As the final book in the series, Edge of Eternity covers one of the most tumultuous eras of all: the 1960s through the 1980s. Follett is a master storyteller who uses historical events as the backdrop, but never loses sight of the characters as a central focus of the action. It is impossible not to become emotionally vested in their lives as… show more.