The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1)

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Ken Follett: The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1) (2007, Pan Books)

paperback, 1100 Seiten

Sprache: English

Am 8. August 2007 von Pan Books veröffentlicht.

ISBN:
978-0-330-45013-3
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Set in the turbulent times of twelfth-century England when civil war, famine, religious strife and battles over royal succession tore lives and families apart, The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of the building of a magnificent cathedral.

Against this richly imagined backdrop, filled with intrigue and treachery, Ken Follett draws the reader irresistibly into a wonderful epic of family drama, violent conflict and unswerving ambition. From humble stonemason to imperious monarch, the dreams, labours and loves of his characters come vividly to life. The Pillars of the Earth is, without doubt, a masterpiece - and has proved to be one of the most popular books of our time. --back cover

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The Pillars of the Earth – re-read after more than 30 years

Inhaltswarnung Contains some spoilers.

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A really enjoyable read

It’s a long time since I struggled to put a book down. More than once I just had to continue reading into the early hours to find out what happened next.

This book was a roller coaster of emotions and events that highlighted the violence, greed, passions, revenge of the main protagonists. It also really portrayed the ebb and flow of power and influence that royalty and religion had against each other, as well as the poor peasants who were caught in the middle.

A really enjoyable read and I can see why this book is one of Ken Follett’s all time best sellers.