The Pillars of the Earth

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Mass Market Paperback

English language

Published June 29, 2010 by Signet.

ISBN:
978-0-451-23281-6
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OCLC Number:
645502245

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5 stars (2 reviews)

As a new age dawns in England's twelfth century, the building of a mighty Gothic cathedral sets the stage for a story of intrigue and power, revenge and betrayal. It is in this rich tapestry, where kings and queens are corrupt - and one majestic creation will bond them forever.

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16 editions

reviewed Die Säulen der Erde by Ken Follett (Kingsbridge, #1)

Ein episches Meisterwerk...

5 stars

... welches die Jahre überdauert und die Grundlage für den "Kingsbridge"-Mythos geschaffen hat. Bei der Erstveröffentlichung (wo ich noch in der weiterführenden Schule war) fiel mir das Buch erstmals in die Hände, gefühlte 20 Jahre später hat Ken Wollte's "Kingsbridge"-Erstwerk nach wie vor nichts von der Faszination und der lebendigen Darstellung der damaligen Zeit verloren. Ein Meisterwerk für die Ewigkeit!

reviewed The pillars of the earth by Ken Follett

A really enjoyable read

5 stars

It’s a long time since I struggled to put a book down. More than once I just had to continue reading into the early hours to find out what happened next.

This book was a roller coaster of emotions and events that highlighted the violence, greed, passions, revenge of the main protagonists. It also really portrayed the ebb and flow of power and influence that royalty and religion had against each other, as well as the poor peasants who were caught in the middle.

A really enjoyable read and I can see why this book is one of Ken Follett’s all time best sellers.