Discussion
I'm not at all sure that the title is the right one for what I have in mind, but here goes anyway ...
I really enjoyed Ken Follett's Century Trilogy in the way it stitched together so many crucial events through the twentieth century, and I'm about to start on book 5 of Jeffery Archer's Clifton Chronicles. Sort of similar in style/scope, albeit not so well-written in my opinion. Is there any accepted name for this genre, and more importantly what other examples are there out there ?
I really enjoyed Ken Follett's Century Trilogy in the way it stitched together so many crucial events through the twentieth century, and I'm about to start on book 5 of Jeffery Archer's Clifton Chronicles. Sort of similar in style/scope, albeit not so well-written in my opinion. Is there any accepted name for this genre, and more importantly what other examples are there out there ?
I think 'Saga' pretty much sums it up. Chronicle maybe?
Maybe you could investigate some of the Wilbur Smith stories. In particular, the Ballantyne & Courtney series, however these are set in the 1800s - 1900s so not exactly modern.
Back further still is the Egyptian series. Again not modern but definitely a saga.
Maybe you could investigate some of the Wilbur Smith stories. In particular, the Ballantyne & Courtney series, however these are set in the 1800s - 1900s so not exactly modern.
Back further still is the Egyptian series. Again not modern but definitely a saga.
Gassing Station | Books and Literature | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff