The Pillars of the Earth
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (904 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B000X1MX7E |
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| Number of Pages | : | 250 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, the historical epic stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity. #1 New York Times BestsellerOprah's Book Club SelectionIf you liked the Century Trilogy, you’ll love the “extraordinary monumental masterpiece” (Booklist) that changed the course of Ken Follett’s already phenomenal career.“Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner,” extolled Publishers Weekly on the release of The Pillars of the Earth. Today, it stands as a testament to Follett&rsq
The ambitions of three men merge, conflict and collide through four decades during which social and political upheaval and the internal politics of the church affect the progress of the cathedral and the fortunes of the protagonists. Follett's impeccable pacing builds suspense in a balanced narrative that offers action, intrigue, violence and passion as well as the step-by-step description of an edifice rising in slow stages, its progress tied to the vicissitudes of fortune and the permutations of evolving architectural style. The insightful portrayals of an idealistic master builder, a pious, dogmatic but compassionate prior and an unscrupulous, ruthless bishop are balanced by those of a trio of independent, resourceful women
"5 Platypires" according to J. Hooligan @ Platypire Reviews. I once read an interview by one of my favorite indie authors, Matt Schiariti, and he listed this book as his all time favorite. I bought this book later on this year, but put off reading it because IT IS OVER 1000 PAGES - OH MAI GAWD!But, wanting to look cool I decided to give it a try. Honestly, it didn't sound like anythin. "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett "The Pillars of the Earth" takes the reader on a ground level tour of the early Middle Ages not only the history of the era, but the lives of the ordinary people, their suffering and difficult lives. Aliena, the heroine, suffers the loss of her family and a horrible trauma as a young woman. Her resolves allows her to rise fr. Dr.Z said A True Saga. The Pillars of the Earth takes a long time to read, but is hard to put down. It follows the lives (and deaths) of multiple people whose fortunes become intriguingly intertwined in a story rich with images of the 1"A True Saga" according to Dr.Z. The Pillars of the Earth takes a long time to read, but is hard to put down. It follows the lives (and deaths) of multiple people whose fortunes become intriguingly intertwined in a story rich with images of the 12th century. While some of the events are predictable, there are very many unexpected twists that keep you wonder. th century. While some of the events are predictable, there are very many unexpected twists that keep you wonder