The Pillars of the Earth
by: Ken Follett
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A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett's historical masterpiece.
Abridged edition read by John Lee
A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett's historical masterpiece.
Abridged edition read by John Lee
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- Happily ever after
Ken Follette's novel is not without merit, but face it folks this a big storybook for adults. There are some stirring moments but this a "black and white" book with no gray areas. The good characters are good the bad characters are bad. As far as historical significance this is hardly a blueprint for the middle ages but does offer some insight to Christianity's hold economicaly and culturally on Europe and more specifically Great Britan. It's great fodder for a screenplay, Star Wars set in churches. ... Read More
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- My favorite book of all time
I read this book with no expectations. I was initially intimidated by the size of it, but after a few months of putting off picking it up, I sat down with the first chapter.
I thought it would be a struggle to begin, but it was a smooth transition and once I was into the story, I never wanted to leave. I got anxious as I closed in on the ending of the book, as I had become in love with the characters and I wanted them to remain part of my life.
It is a fantastic and rich storyline. ... Read More
Rating: - AWESOME!!
An amazing read, couldn't put it down.The characters are engaging, the story is gripping.Architectural details form the settings perfectly.
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- A historically inaccurate, voyeuristic, modern thriller
I picked up this book with some interest and expectations. I should not have.
Well, I didn't read it cover to cover, as I skimmed it. But what I read was enough.
This book assumes, as most moderns do, that the medieval ages was full of 21st century people, with 21st century mindsets, who just got raped and tortured more.
enough said.
The rape scenes are described in shallow, graphic, thriller detail... I suppose Ken figured enough modern people would buy the ... Read More
Rating: - Great choice by Oprah
After reading and loving Night by Elie Wiesel, I thought I'd try another of Oprah's book club picks.I had high expectations and was thoroughly satisfied with this book.It is a story that seems to go on endlessly as if you are reading a true history!Lots of accurate facts and descriptions to make you feels as if you are really there.At the end I was left with a feeling of sadness knowing it was all coming to a close.The sign of a great read!
- Happily ever afterKen Follette's novel is not without merit, but face it folks this a big storybook for adults. There are some stirring moments but this a "black and white" book with no gray areas. The good characters are good the bad characters are bad. As far as historical significance this is hardly a blueprint for the middle ages but does offer some insight to Christianity's hold economicaly and culturally on Europe and more specifically Great Britan. It's great fodder for a screenplay, Star Wars set in churches. ... Read More
- My favorite book of all timeI read this book with no expectations. I was initially intimidated by the size of it, but after a few months of putting off picking it up, I sat down with the first chapter.
I thought it would be a struggle to begin, but it was a smooth transition and once I was into the story, I never wanted to leave. I got anxious as I closed in on the ending of the book, as I had become in love with the characters and I wanted them to remain part of my life.
It is a fantastic and rich storyline. ... Read More
- AWESOME!!An amazing read, couldn't put it down.The characters are engaging, the story is gripping.Architectural details form the settings perfectly.
- A historically inaccurate, voyeuristic, modern thriller I picked up this book with some interest and expectations. I should not have.
Well, I didn't read it cover to cover, as I skimmed it. But what I read was enough.
This book assumes, as most moderns do, that the medieval ages was full of 21st century people, with 21st century mindsets, who just got raped and tortured more.
enough said.
The rape scenes are described in shallow, graphic, thriller detail... I suppose Ken figured enough modern people would buy the ... Read More
- Great choice by OprahAfter reading and loving Night by Elie Wiesel, I thought I'd try another of Oprah's book club picks.I had high expectations and was thoroughly satisfied with this book.It is a story that seems to go on endlessly as if you are reading a true history!Lots of accurate facts and descriptions to make you feels as if you are really there.At the end I was left with a feeling of sadness knowing it was all coming to a close.The sign of a great read!
