The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follet's bestselling novel published in 1989 and the prequel to 2007's World without End; it was also adapted for TV as a miniseries.
Summary:
Set in a fictional town Kingsbridge,England of medieval times during the Anarchy ; from the year 1123 - 1174,with the building of a cathedral by an ambitious Master Builder, Tom, serving as what I call a foundation theme, The Pillars of the Earth explores the development of medieval masonry and architecture, the civil
war, intrigue - filled secular/religious disputes and shifting political
loyalties and their conspiracies of that time.
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Ken Follet picks from almost every genre of fiction and whips it all together comfortably in this historical masterpiece. A book that just pulls you along gently while transporting you back in time to an era that you never imagined will have much to interest your generation, The Pillars of the Earth is a must read for every fiction lover(xcept if u re into sci-fi or other fantasy stuff). I found out that a forthcoming game based on the novel has been set for 2016.
Rating:
4.5 stars out of five. A superb read.
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