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#1 New York Times Bestseller Oprah's Book Club Selection The "extraordinary . . . monumental masterpiece" (Booklist) that changed the course of Ken Follett's already phenomenal career. Look out for Ken's newest book, A Column of Fire, available now. "Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner," extolled Publishers Weekly on the release of The Pillars of the Earth. A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, the historical epic stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity. Today, it stands as a testament to Follett's unassailable command of the written word and to his universal appeal. The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect--a man divided in his soul . . . of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state and brother against brother. 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.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Follett, Ken
- ISBN: 9780451222138
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.90 x 1.80
- Number Of Pages: 1008
- Publication Year: 2010
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HPB S. - 5 years 4 months agoPillars of the Earth is a story unlike any other. The breadth of emotions it brings out is unparalleled- one moment you’re happy, excited and another you’re sad and shaken. I read this book as quickly as I would read a thriller because you’re always hungry for what’s going to happen next. So hungry I purchase the following book, as I’m not ready to let go of Kingsbridge just yet. #SpringPicks
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Pillars of the Earth-book that can’t be put down
KEITH D. - 5 years 5 months agoThis an excellently written book with all kinds of details about 12th century life. This is the first Ken Follett book that I have read, and I found it to be a real ”page turner”. Lord William (the bad guy) does some things that are pretty abusive in the book that might offend some people, so let this be a warning. Otherwise, a very good book that I recommend.
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Introduction to Architecture and Beyond.
Sandy F. - 5 years 7 months agoI loved this book. The characters are so well developed and there was so much information about them. I disliked it when Tom was killed. I had hoped to see more of him. I found it interesting when man discovered how to make arches instead of flat roofs. So much to discover. I felt like the characters were family and I missed them when the book as over.
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Follett's Masterpiece
Christopher J. - 5 years 9 months agoThis is one of those big doorstops that you wish was even bigger when you get to the end. I've always enjoyed Follett's thrillers, 'The Key to Rebecca' and 'Eye of the Needle' especially, but this one is so much more. Yes, it ends up frequently in the Mystery/Thriller section but it's actually a brilliant work of historical fiction. The plot revolves around the building of a cathedral and that's all I'm going to tell you.
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Not to be missed by any fan of the Middle Ages
Joseph M. - 5 years 10 months agoThe beginning of a great epic. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Probably some of the best historical fiction ever written.