I am a sucker for a book about a group. What reminded me of this was Joanna Smith Rakoff's A Fortunate Age, her homage to Mary McCarthy's endlessly re-readable...
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I must be in the minority of not really enjoying this book. For one thing, it is too big and causes pain in your hands and arms after holding it for ten minutes. Perhaps it could have been two continuing books.I also felt it was also too drawn out. That said, on the other hand, there were many wonderful parts. Especially the birth of John's baby.
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The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Carol Snyder, March 26, 2008
I must be in the minority of not really enjoying this book. For one thing, it is too big and causes pain in your hands and arms after holding it for ten minutes. Perhaps it could have been two continuing books.I also felt it was also too drawn out. That said, on the other hand, there were many wonderful parts. Especially the birth of John's baby.(10 of 27 readers found this comment helpful)