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Book Review of The Pillars of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth
reviewed on
Helpful Score: 7


This is the absolute best book I have ever read. Set in 12th century England around the building of a cathedral, this story will keep you up late at night. You will come to love some of the characters and hate others -- I mean really hate them. At one point I nearly threw the book against the wall I was so mad.

This is a long book, and I was sad when it was over. I had to wait several years before Ken Follett came out with the sequel World Without End. While not as good as Pillars, it was great to go back to Kingsbridge.

All I can say is: Get this book -- you'll love it.