The building of a cathedral in 12th-century England becomes the backdrop for a sweeping story of ambition, faith, and betrayal.
About This Book
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read#1 New York Times BestsellerOprah's Book Club SelectionThe “monumental masterpiece” (Booklist) that changed the course of Ken Follett’s already phenomenal career.Look out for the prequel, The Evening and the Morning, coming from Viking in September 2020. “Follett is a master,” extolled the Washington Post on the release of The Pillars of the Earth.
Who This Is For
Best for readers who want momentum: big setpieces, high stakes, and a story that never stops moving. The prose is accessible: you can read this quickly and it never asks too much of you. It moves quickly: once you're in, it's hard to stop. If you prefer quiet, character-driven fiction, the relentless pace may tire.
Best Read When
Best read when you're in the mood for something action-packed and adventurous, and a read that's fast and propulsive.
What It Explores
The Pillars of the Earth explores power and ambition and what they cost the people who pursue them, love in its most complicated forms, and survival and what extreme circumstances ask of people.
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