Pillars Of The Earth

Fantastic book

This review is from: Pillars Of The Earth (Trade Paperback)

11 months ago

This is one of only a few very long books that I've read - and this was sooo fantastic, I think mainly because the author has sooo much time to build story and characters so you feel as though you actually know these people. A bit 'harsh' to read at times, but I felt that it was never without reason to it.

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973 pages of Riveting Historical Novel

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3 months ago

Wow, I can't believe I've finally finished this book! Every page was so incredible that it was intoxicating sometimes and I just couldn't put down the book! I couldn't believe how real everything seemed! Even though most of the people were fictional, the book felt so real that I thought for a minute that I was reading some form of historical files that were compiled into one story. It shows how much research went into this story and how much Ken Follett likes that time period.The characters… + read more

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Amazing

This review is from: Pillars of the Earth (Audio Book (Cassette))

2 years ago

I had read this book when it first came out in the early 90's. I loved it then and I enjoyed even more after reading it again. A great story about how things were in medieval times. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel.

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My All Time Favorite Book

This review is from: The Pillars of the Earth (Hardcover)

2 months ago

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett is a masterpiece of historical fiction. The setting is the fictional town of Kingsbridge spanning the years 1135-1174. While the main plot surrounding the building of the first Gothic Cathedral in England may sound boring, it is far from.

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One year later

2 months ago

Although this book was well written, I found it difficult to get and stay into it. I committed to reading some pages once a week when all of the kids were in bed. I needed the quiet to really throw myself into the characters and story line. I found nothing predictable (which is a great thing).

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A Fantastic read...didn't want it to end!

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12 months ago

I know that this book is quite heavy and long, but I thought it was amazing, and even after 1000 pages, I didn't want it to end! The characters were so memorable and I loved to hate that Dudley character. I am reading World Without End and I hope it's as good as Pillars. The author was really good at describing the cathedral that you fell like you are there looking at it. So descriptive in every way. I would reccommend this book to anyone and everyone!

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AMAZING

This review is from: Pillars Of The Earth (Trade Paperback)

6 months ago

this book was sooo good, its definitly the kind of novel you cant just take in one sitting, its a reading over time but is so worth it its got, romance, mystery, rape, history, and plenty more. its the type of book when your done reading you actually feel good about it and yourself, expecially for reading so much!

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inspiring

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7 years ago

This work of Follet's is his best. I make a point of reading it once a year since I purchased it years and years ago. It allows you to visualize a very different time, as if you're sharing in the experience. Any work by Follet is a good read .... this is exceptional !!!!

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A Great Piece of Work

This review is from: The Pillars of the Earth (Hardcover)

7 months ago

I cannot believe I have not read this already. This book will captivate you from the first page, and not let you down. Set in the 12th century. this novel involves the building of a cathedral, the extremely interesting characters, corruption, feuds, romance, religion. You name it, it is there.You will love the way it is written. Ken Follett has done excellent research to give us a novel so rich in history & characters, you will not want to put it down. After reading this you will never look at… + read more

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Fantastic Read!!

8 months ago

I truly enjoyed reading this book, I was disappointed when it ended just because I was so engrossed in the story and it's characters. Not too many books can do that for you.

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Mesmerizing

This review is from: Pillars Of The Earth (Trade Paperback)

13 months ago

I never thought I'd enjoy a novel such as this, but I finished it in about a week. Just couldn't put it down. I kept trying to envision which actors could play which roles if they made this into a movie, but not sure if I've come up with any answers. I loved it.

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WORTH THE 1000 PAGES!

This review is from: Pillars Of The Earth (Trade Paperback)

6 months ago

I was captured from the very first couple of pages and was kept enthralled thoughout all 1000! I would never have thought that the building of a church would interest me, but after hearing so many positive reviews on this novel i decided to give it a read. You will not be disappointed in this novel. It's full of action, adventure, has some romance involved and some mystery! It's a total package. Can't wait to read the sequel - World Without End. Another 1000 pages and i'm hoping it was as… + read more

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The most thought out book

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8 years ago

One of the most amazing books I've ever read. It's the kind of book that makes you think and that you could read it over and over without getting tired. It shows the the author but so much time and effort and that's what made the book so meaningfull.

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FANTASTIC

This review is from: The Pillars of the Earth (Hardcover)

11 months ago

I loved this book! I am an avid reader and own probably a thousand or more books. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from the very first line to the very last. It was one of the best and most well writtn books I have ever read and that is saying a lot! This is not my usual genre, very far from it BUT if you like to read, go for it, it was fantastic!!! I have not read Follett before but I have already bought this book in hard cover and will defintely be reading more of him.

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A Master Writing Masterpieces

11 months ago

I discovered Ken Follett through another book (Jackdaws). He is my favorite author. Pillars of the Earth is a masterpiece that will become a classic. I could not put the book down. Every page read brings the reader to read the next one. in one word: BRILLIANT! I am now waiting for my Christmas present: World Without End. Dom from Dorval

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good but not great

This review is from: Pillars Of The Earth (Trade Paperback)

15 months ago

Stuck with it and was glad I did, but not the best writing I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I enjoyed it but cannot quite understand what made it such an incredible best seller, considering it's length.

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A masterpeice for the ages

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9 months ago

Huge appreciation for Fen Follet as he as a writer takes on a new challenge of writing. In terms of his style and genre, he really created something special in one of the best Novels in the world.

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amazing

This review is from: The Pillars of the Earth (Hardcover)

6 years ago

Never a better book about life, love and hate. If you haven't yet read this book you should, and if you have then you should read it again! + read more

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Pillars of the Earth

13 months ago

Beautifully and masterfully written book. The sights, sounds, smells and emotions of every character in the book jumps right off of the pages. You feel as if you've been transported back in time and it's well worth the journey back in time!

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Unbelievable read

This review is from: Pillars Of The Earth (Trade Paperback)

10 months ago

I found it hard to put this book down and go to sleep. After I would put it down, I would be constantly thinking about the characters and their stories. It was an amazing read; I recommend this book to anyone.

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A DAMN FINE READ

This review is from: The Pillars of the Earth (Hardcover)

6 years ago

One of the best books I've ever read--and I read a lot. You can't go wrong with this one. + read more

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