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Summary: Fantastic, mesmerising, unputdownable!
Review: This is a fascintating account of the 12th century and while it may be gory in places, the truth of the matter is that these things really did happen and are still happening. The Pillars of the Earth gives you an insight into human nature and if people really were like that in the 1100's (my guess is they were), we really havent changed all that much in 800 years. An absolute must for fiction lovers and don't let the size daunt you, it is worth it.
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Summary: one of the best books i ever read
Review: hey...it's one of my most famous books
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Summary: One of the best books I've ever read!
Review: Who would have thought a story taken place in the 14th century would be this terrific! It is a book I remember quite vividly. The whole family has read it and loved it young and old alike!
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Summary: An Enthralling Journey Through 12th-Century England
Review: This was my first Ken Follett book, and I was very impressed! The characters are vividly portrayed, and the reader truly empathizes with their struggles and triumphs. Mr. Follett also provides a fascinating look at life in 12th-century England, and cathedral architecture. An engaging read which I'd heartily recommend to anyone!
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Summary: Exhilarating! enthralling!
Review: This book takes me back to a time I am in awe with. The detail in which Follet expresses each character, place, and event is intemperate and very accurate with a personal flavour. I would love to see this story made into a block buster movie.
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Summary: The best book I have ever read.
Review: Absolutely a "can't put it down" book. I didn't want it to end. Hopefully there will be a sequel. Skillfully told, artfully crafted, beautifully intertwined.
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Summary: The plot was so twisted and exciting!!!!
Review: I wish I could give this book more stars. You never know where this plot will turn next. It is by far one of the best (if not the BEST) books I've ever read! Adventure, danger, love, honor, these are all words that come to mind when I think of this story.
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Summary: Ken Follet made me interested in hisory!!!!!!
Review: I read "Pillars of the Earth" for my History class in college over 5 years ago. I loved the book and learned to like history. I was able to viualize what it was like to live in midevil times. Before that class I had very little interest in history. Thanks Ken Follet.
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Summary: Regarding the new, 10th anniversary edition,
Review: which was as much a joy to read as the first time 5 years ago, Ken says in the foreword that 1) its success is due to the "word of mouth" in such forums as this; 2) he will do a sequel; and 3) it's his best book. Just thought other "Pillars" fans would want to know.
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Summary: Well-researched? I don't think so
Review: I am surprised at how many people refer to the historical nature of this book and how 'well- researched' it is, etc.Very early on in the book, that sort of praise for this book is proved to be undeserved. Follett refers to a thief being hanged as being "..quite young, somewhere between twenty and thirty years of age..." In Europe in 1128, 20-30 years of age was 1) a huge age range and 2) certainly not young. On page 55. of William Manchester's book about the medieval world, _A World Lit Only by Fire_, one learns that 40 years old was an unlikely age to reach and that most people died well before the age of 30! Those who did reach ages 40 and older were like today's octogenarians, white hair, hunched posture, etc. So, how could 20-30 in age possibly be 'quite young' ? All Follett had to do was a little bit of research to avoid this error.
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