"Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner," extolled Publishers Weekly on the release of The Pillars of the Earth. A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, the historical epic stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity. Today, it is a beloved favorite of countless readers, standing as a testament to Follett's unassailable command of the written word and to his universal appeal. A spellbinding epic set in twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known...of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect-a man divided in his soul...of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame...and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother against brother.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Pillars of the Earth:
I wish I had bought a hard copy and large print. It is a wonderful story. The giant paper back I have is uncomfortable to hold. you lnow it has over 1000 pages.
Maybe a story that long would be easier to handle split into 3 or four books.
A youngster would love this edition........... It is light print.
I read in bed......Hard to get situated. Oh........... I took that Oprah thing off right away. I do not watch telly. I do not like her. I thought well before buying.........just because... more info
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.
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. I am looking... more info
AWESOME!!:
An amazing read, couldn't put it down. The characters are engaging, the story is gripping. Architectural details form the settings perfectly.
