The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) by Ken Follett Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club)
Book Review: exciting and mind grabbing, I could not put it down
Summary: 5 Stars
I think this book is great, even thoug it is HUGE, I could not put it down, this is my first ken follet book, and my first book over 1000 pages. I chose to read it for an english class on middle ages, my book review due soon, will be a good one!Book Review: An Emotional Tale
Summary: 4 Stars
I have always been interested in medieval Europe and have been looking for a good introduction to historical fiction for quite some time. This book came highly recommended, but as I began reading it I was afraid it would fail to hold my interest. I tend to prefer literature of the more adventurous sort -A thousand pages of monks and masons is normally something I'd quickly avoid. But as I invested more time, the author's contagious enthusiasm for the subject and his very convincing historical backdrop enchanted me. I found it harder and harder to put the book down at the end of each night. Still, there were elements that prevent me from overly praising Pillars Of The Earth...
I don't consider myself particularly timid when it comes to sex in a novel, but in this case it was just too often and too out of place. I constantly found my enchantment broken by Follet's excessively descriptive sex scenes and accounts of brutal rape.
Also annoying, was the unrelenting flow of evil from Lord William and Priest Waleran -It was too much to swallow. Over and over again the reader is barraged by endless conflicts and resolutions. One climax after another until by the end I just wasn't concerned for the characters anymore.
Even so, this is a magnificent read- one of the best I've had. Give it a try!
Book Review: Awesome plot with compelling characters
Summary: 5 Stars
Even though another gushing reveiw may not serve a purpose - it really is one of the best novels that I have read. Perhaps it's secret is its very premise itself:- Popular thriller writer constructs a medieval epic surrounding the construction of a cathedral !! It is absolutely superb - A desert island book if there ever is one.Book Review: one of the most enjoyable books I've read.
Summary: 5 Stars
A great story with interesting characters in an intricate, interwoven plot that is easy to follow. The history of the time is fascinating. I kept my World Book Encyclopedia nerby and referred to it often as my curiosity about the history presented in the book unfolded. I found myself emotionally attached to the characters and found the book hard to put down. Highly recommended.Book Review: Just wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars
The best book I ever read. I read it long time ago and I still remember everything. I recommended it to many people and all of them enjoyed a lot. Apart from the story, it made me discover the cathedrals, now I look at them in a different way. There must be a story hidden in all the cathedrals... Read it, you won't regret!