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The Pillars of the Earth (Oprah's Book Club Selection #60)

by Ken Follett

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The spellbinding epic set in twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of the lives entwined in the building of the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known — and a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother against brother.

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"A seesaw of tension...impeccable pacing...action, intrigue, violence and passion....A novel that entertains, instructs and satisfies on a grand scale!" Publishers Weekly

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"An extraordinary epic buttressed by suspense...a monumental masterpiece...a towering triumph from a major talent!" Booklist

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"Touches all human emotions...truly a novel to get lost in." Cosmopolitan

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"A novel of majesty and power....Will hold you, fascinate you, surround you." Chicago Sun-Times

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"A towering tale...There's murder, arson, treachery, torture, love, and lust...A good time can be had by all." New York Daily News

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As a new age dawns in England's twelfth century, the building of a mighty Gothic cathedral sets the stage for a story of intrigue and power, revenge and betrayal.

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This historical epic is set in 12th-century England and tells the story of Philip, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known, and those who become intimately involved in the herculean effort.
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Ken Follett is the international bestselling author of suspense thrillers and the nonfiction title On Wings of Eagles. He lives in England.
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{soph}, August 15, 2008 (view all comments by {soph})
i totally agree w/ trix !! that book rocked my sox off and ill never forget it !! i read the whole book in a week !! its 1000+ pages but its WORTH IT ALL THE WAY !! I do suggest that you dont let any 16- kids read it though.... its very "adult-ish" if you know what i mean... anyway i will never forget this book and its my all time favorite (except maybe the 2nd book, "World Without End" it's as great but Pillars may beat it :P)

READ IT !!!! I GUARANTEE YOU WILL -LOVE- THIS BOOK !!!!! I CANT THINK OF ANYONE WHO WOULD HATE IT SERIOUSLY !!! REEEAAADDD ITTTT !!!!!
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LOVE IT!!!
Could barely put it down...the characters left such an impression in my head & in my memory, its as if they really existed...I laugh with them mourn for them, grieve with them and look forward to every minute I get to get lost in their world..Thanks to this book, I now have a fascination with the middle ages...LOVED IT!!!
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ISBN:
9780451225245
Author:
Follett, Ken
Publisher:
New American Library
Manufactured:
New American Library
Subject:
General
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Suspense
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
History
Subject:
Cathedrals
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Epic fiction
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Oprah's Book Club
Publication Date:
November 14, 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
973
Dimensions:
9.11x6.00x1.81 in. 2.59 lbs.
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