The Pillars of the Earth
by Ken Follett
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Author: Ken FollettEdition: Music CD
Format: Audiobook
Published: 2007-10-09
ISBN: 0143142372
Number of pages: 1
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Book Reviews of The Pillars of the Earth
Book Review: An engrossing story, not for those with short attention spans...
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book when it first came out in 1989 and I remember enjoying it. When World Without End came out, I wanted to read that, but figured I should re-read Pillars again, but admittedly a 900 page book wasn't appealing.
Still, I started the book and eagerly read it till the glorious end. I am baffled by the reviewers who knock the characters and say they are one dimensional. I think some people have no patience and can't take the time to enjoy a good book, but feel they need to skim entire sections. They just missed out on something good and then they wonder why the story didn't work for them.
If you can hold your attention for awhile and can see the value in learning about life in the 1100's in England, and how people built amazing buildings, then you can easily enjoy this book.
Yes, there is sex in the book, probably like there was in the 1100's. It covers sex from violence, from prostitutes and from true love. Honestly, I can't see that the book would have been as poignant without including it. If it really disturbs you, maybe there are other issues you should worry about. It is not a central part of the book, but I think some readers can't get past it.
The author was an atheist? Oops, didn't know that, so I guess it isn't reflected in his book.
Criticisms on historical inaccuracy? This is fiction, and the story took place 800+ years ago. How can a reader be so certain Aliena wouldn't have acted a certain way. Heaven forbid a woman be smart back then.
The book is enjoyable, intense and entertaining. Now I must go start World Without End.
Summary of The Pillars of the Earth
A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett's historical masterpiece.Abridged edition read by John Lee
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