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The Pillars of the Earth

by Ken Follett

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Publisher Comments:

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, KLady 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 Follet's historical masterpiece.

Review:

"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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"...This will appeal more to lovers of exciting adventure stories than true devotees of historical fiction...." Cynthia Johnson Whealler, Library Journal

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

Synopsis:

Ken Follett, internationally-acclaimed master of split-second suspense, author of six #1 bestsellers, reaches beyond the expected to achieve his most brilliant and remarkable novel. The epic story of the building of a cathedral in 12th century England and the lives of the people entwined with it and each other is a sensuous, enduring narrative, and a gripping tale of faith, ambition, bloodshed and betrayal.
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About the Author

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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mary.raglin, October 16, 2008 (view all comments by mary.raglin)
I want to be Prior Phillip. This epic has it all and it is so ngrossing that you don't want to put it down. Ken Follett has really out done himself. Good and evil at it's best!
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Carol Snyder, March 26, 2008 (view all comments by Carol Snyder)
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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gperrine, December 20, 2007 (view all comments by gperrine)
I loved this book. The interpersonal relationships and sub-plots make the historical era come alive for the reader. William is a character that the reader loves to hate; while Phillip makes you proud. All the characters have the human element of being fully developed, well-rounded, dynamic individuals who seem to come alive on the page. I am American, but have been to Britain twice, and now I really want to go again to see Lincoln.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780451166890
Author:
Follett, Ken
Publisher:
Signet Book
Location:
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. :
Subject:
Historical
Subject:
Great britain
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Suspense
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Epic literature
Subject:
Great Britain History Stephen, 1135-1154 Fiction.
Subject:
Epic fiction
Subject:
Thrillers
Subject:
History
Copyright:
1989
Series Volume:
4
Publication Date:
July 1990
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
983
Dimensions:
6.95x4.23x1.44 in. .94 lbs.
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