Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (1989, Hardcover)

Ken Follett has easily transitioned from mystery/conspiracy master to epic author. Reading this enabled me to experience the turmoil of Feudal England in a very real way. It is a very long novel, but the evolution of the story always invited me to the next chapter. Spanning over 5 decades, this novel follows an intricately crafted cast of conflicting and conflicted characters. Their feelings and experiences ars revealed in a tale revolving around the construction of a cathedral amid the country's conflicts. Intrigue, trust and deceit, loyalty and betrayal, warring families and factions, collusion and subversion, Churches and kings collide and collaborate. All of these elements carried me to a surprising ending. Ken Follet's "Pillars of the Earth" is rich in character, plot, and detail. A really magnificent work. I loved it thoroughly

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I had heard of Pillars of the Earth and liked Ken Follett so wanted to read the book. After checking out a copy from the library and starting the book, I wanted to own it. All the other bookstores, on-line and retailers wanted $70+ for a hard copy. This was an excellent buy, exceptional service and exactly as described. THANKS!

This is my all-time favorite book, and I bought it on eBay when Amazon.com was offering hardbacks starting at $72!! The book is some of the best fiction I've ever read; the characters are extremely well-drawn, the setting is strongly evoked, and the plot action is unbeatable! I highly recommend it as well as Follett's newest book, World Without End, which is a sort of sequel to Pillars.

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This novel is my favorite read...and my husband's...and several friends. I have read it three times and listened to the audio version once. I have purchased several copies for the sole purpose of gifting them to friends or relatives. I wish a movie would be made of the novel (if it stays true to the book).

This long, but fast-paced novel, takes the reader on an adventure of good versus evil, outcomes resulting from choices made (whether good or bad,) and one man's path as a mason trying to provide for his family in Feudal England. Sub-character stories tie in as the novel unfolds to make this a fascinating read.

This is a sweeping story set in early Great Britain about the building of cathedrals. The reader follows wonderful characters as they forge their way through the restrictions of the church and society. It's hard to put this novel down, and we've recommended and shared it with many friends. It's well researched, beautifully written, and it captures the reader in a very exciting story.

I was reluctant to read this book when it was suggested i do so because of the historical tmime period did not interest me. I cannot think of any book that compares to the journey this will take you on.

The book is in beautiful condition and arrived very quickly. The fact that it is a first edition and is currently out of print makes it even more appealing to me.