The Pillars of the Earth
- Authors: Ken Follett
- Series: Book 1 in the Kingsbridge series
- Type: Novel
- Genres: Historical
- Rank:Top 10 in Best Family Saga Fiction on AmazonTop 50 in Best Multigenerational Fiction on AmazonTop 200 in Best Suspense Thrillers on Amazon
- Rating: 4.6 based on 53,986 reviews
- Release Date: May 3, 2016
- Print length: 992 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
A story of passion and idealism, which describes a group of men and women in the Middle Ages whose destinies are fatefully linked with the building of a cathedral. In a country torn by civil war, two generations struggle to rise above their primitive circumstances and create something beautiful.
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Praise for The Pillars of the Earth
An extraordinary epic buttressed by suspense... a mystifying puzzle involving the execution of an innocent man... the erection of a magnificent cathedral... romance, rivalry, and spectacle. A monumental masterpiece... a towering triumph from a major talent.
Wonderful... will hold you, fascinate you, surround you.
Enormous and brilliant... a great epic tale... crammed with characters unbelievably alive across the great gulf of centuries... touches all human emotion-love and hate, loyalty and treachery, hope and despair. See for yourself. This is truly a novel to get lost in.
A towering tale... a ripping read... . There's murder, arson, treachery, torture, love, and lust.
With this book, Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner... a historical novel of gripping readability, authentic atmosphere, and memorable characterization. Beginning with a mystery that casts its shadow, the narrative is a seesaw of tension, suspense, impeccable pacing... action, intrigue, violence, passion, greed, bravery, dedication, revenge, and love. A love that entertains, instructs, and satisfies on a grand scale.
Ken Follett takes a giant step.
Follett is a master.
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