#1 New York Times BestsellerOprah’s Book Club SelectionThe “extraordinary . . . monumental masterpiece” (Booklist) that changed the course of Ken Follett’s already phenomenal career. Look out for Ken’s newest book, A Column of Fire, available now.“Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner,” extolled Publishers Weekly on the release of The Pillars of the Earth. A departure for the bestselling … release of The Pillars of the Earth. A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, the historical epic stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity. Today, it stands as a testament to Follett’s unassailable command of the written word and to his universal appeal.
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 Lady 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 Follett’s historical masterpiece.
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The History learned the storyteller is such a wondeful writer. I always feel as if I am in the book with the characters.
Amazing story
Follett at his best. Again. A real master.
I liked the realistic portrayal of what transpired during this period of time.
moves slowly-not interesting
My dad and I cannot agree who the main character is as it changes half way through the book, but regardless of who we are following this book is a page turning piece of historical fiction, written the way life is really lived, that will wrench your heart.
This series of books is a wonderful read. Now with so much time on our hands. what a great time to read books we have not had time for.
This is wonderful historical fiction. I learned so much about the building of cathedrals during the Middle Ages
Yet again,this author has shown why he is such a gifted writer. His ability to weave a tale is unsurpassed. This volume is decidedly entertaining and flows effortlessly.
Best book I’ve ever read in my life.
Amazing story! Loved it
Thought provoking…politics and religion each struggling for money and control.
A long story where everything that can go wrong for the good guys does. Love the history and the back story on the church and motives of some church officials.
I’m quite a reader and this is my most favorite book EVER!!! You can’t put it down and it’s quite lengthy….I just adored it and was sad when I got to the end…
Entertaining. Love Follett
As always, Mr Follett writes a good historical novel..
Long but very good.
One of my favorite books ever!
On of the best books I ever read!
I read it a long time ago and enjoyed it. It was fiction but there was also history and architectural details in it. Very god author