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by: Ken Follett
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780451207142
ISBN: 0451207149
Label: NAL Trade
Manufacturer: NAL Trade
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 976
Publication Date: February 04, 2002
Publisher: NAL Trade
Sales Rank: 317
Studio: NAL Trade
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Product Description:
A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett's historical masterpiece.
Abridged edition read by John Lee
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - The Pillars of the Earth
I guess with all the hype, I expected more. At times it was a very boring read.
Rating:  - Not even worthy of tv drama
I couldn't believe how uncreative this story was. After hearing gushing praise from you know who I expected something better...much better. I found this story boring and predictable. I'm offended when an author can't create drama in a female story line other than repeatedly raping her. It doesn't pass as depth, drama or creative...and it doesn't get a free pass from this reader. Don't bother waiting for it to get better.
Rating:  - Enticing novel indeed
When I finally came to the conclusion that I was to read the Pillars of the Earth for my summer reading, I was rather skeptical that a near thousand page book, dealing with the construction of a cathedral could keep me inspired enough to read it. I was ineffably mistaken.
Ken Follet introduces the book in a scene that feels abruptly tossed at us, but is nevertheless a phenomenal foundation to the plot. Follet chooses to write the chapters, deviating from character to character. ... Read More
Rating: - Great story
I'm only part way into reading this book - but it's one of those that I can't put down. Not only is it well written, but it is also a fascinating study of the period and a well developed cast of characters. I'm thoroughly enjoying Pillars of the Earth.
Rating: - Poorly developed characters, victimized through time
I really enjoy listening to audio books to and from work and was really looking forward to this one. I had asked for it at Christmas because there were so many rave reviews, it was a longer book and this would keep me involved for some time. There were so many times I almost gave up on the book and listening to the last CD, I realized how relieved I was to be done with it. Although there was finally some positive experiences for the characters towards the last remaining quarter of the book, the reader is ... Read More
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