#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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This is one of my all time favorites. I’ve read it several times as well as the sequels.
Great historical novel with riveting characters and plot twists – literary
One of the best books I’ve ever read. The story line grabbed me at the beginning and kept my interest until the very end.
WOW!
Memorable tale of the middle ages.
This is the first book of a two part story of the Middle Ages. Ken Follett is a wonderful writer and brought the characters and their everyday challenges alive.
Loved it!
This is probably the best of the series but all of his books are great reads
A great read. A novel with a lot of historical information. Great character development!
Best historical fiction I have ever read!
I love Ken Follet. I’ve read this book more than once and I always enjoy it.
Can I give 10 stars?
This is a truly engrossing piece of historical fiction that follows generations building fictional Kingsbridge cathedral based in part on Salisbury and Wells cathedrals. It is an incredible piece of fiction with rich historical roots.
The mini-series based upon it is amazingly true to the book and enthralling. Now I have bought the Audible version to listen to on a road trip moving to a new location.
Great book
Pillars of the earth is one of the best books I’ve ever read!
One of my favorite books of all time I recommend this book to everyone
It was excellent.
I’ve read this a few times now – a wonderful story, and a unique historical perspective.
This is the historical novel that I hold all others against. A masterpiece.
It was a good story
A wonderful look back in time, and so much to learn. I’ll never look at a cathedral the same.