Jan 10th, 2008
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
I am currently rereading The Pillars of the Earth. I have been a big fan of Ken Follett since early in his career - reading the spy and espionage type books he is so well-know for. This book is quite a deviation from his other work. But the character development and intricate plots are definitely Follett through and through. I remember now how the story brings out many emotions in me and causes me to lose sleep (I can’t put it down!)
Some of the characters you will love; some you will absolutely hate, but you will get a great feel for the era. Mr. Follett states in the introduction that he had done a lot of research for this book and it shows. His knowledge of cathedral construction is phenomenal. If you are looking for a good read for a winter day, The Pillars of the Earth is a good choice.
Sorry, I will not be giving this book away, it is going back on my shelf to wait for a 3rd read at some point in the future!