I've read this book two days ago, and I still do not know what exactly to think about it. My colleagues at work are delighted by The Pillars of the Earth, while I am not, not really. I'll list three... no, four main reasons why, but before that, if you haven't read the book, I must say novel is perf...
Loved it! Epic story telling. Wonderful characters and situation. The sweeping historical features fascinate me. Do not be daunted by the thickness, it will pull you in.
This book captivated me for several days, and I fully enjoyed it despite its faults. As anyone stumbling across this review probably knows, this book is about the building of a cathedral in 12th century England and spans several decades. It features Prior Philip of the monastery building the cathedr...
This book is a dynamic read! The multiple perspectives are not tiring but rather interesting. As for the plot... Words cannot explain. How does Follet master such a twisted, parralel plot? Only God knows. Great great great read!
I don’t know if I want to shake Ken Follett’s hand or wring his neck. I appreciate a compelling story with a good plot, which The Pillars of the Earth somehow manages to be despite some decided evidence to the contrary, but sometimes I wonder if I enjoyed picking this apart more than reading it. It ...
Want to know how it feels to build a cathedral? Read the monumentally huge book The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. By the time you're done - and it will be a LONG time - you will feel as if you've spent the better part of your life on it. The details are marvelous and intricate. The love story...
The Pillars of the Earth is roughly 970 pages long and, at times, it felt even longer. That isn't to say that it isn't a good story - it is - just that, occasionally, I wished the story would reach it's conclusion. That may be more a commentary on me and my impatience than it is on the book; I'm not...
The Pillars of the Earth is roughly 970 pages long and, at times, it felt even longer. That isn't to say that it isn't a good story - it is - just that, occasionally, I wished the story would reach it's conclusion. That may be more a commentary on me and my impatience than it is on the book; I'm not...
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