Kingsbridge: The Pillars of the Earth, Book 1, (Hardcover)

from exlibrismcp

This book was a wonderful read and I hated the times I had to spend away from it. Because of its depth of characterization and the scope of its historical timeline, it really drew me in to the novel as if I were an on-scene non-participating member of the plot. I was able to revel in the celebrat...

from LynnMPK

I wanted to read this series because I had enjoyed the tv show and wow... While the tv show had some of the same plot points it barely scratched the surface of all that goes on in this book. It felt familiar (because of the show), but there was so much new stuff and characters that it was still c...

from eljabo

I've put off reading this book for about 4 years. First of all, it's an Oprah book and Oprah books are usually the most depressing stories ever written. Secondly, it's about building a cathedral - how boring can you get? But, a good friend begged me to read it and since I trust his opinions, I lu...

from JoniMFisher

This epic story swept me into a part of history that reminds me how fortunate we are to live today. Follet details the daily struggle for life and freedom through every character. He presents faith and self-sacrifice in the building of the cathedral at a time when life was cheap.

from jennifergeran

This book reads like a Russian novel...good characters, political intrigue, the effects of historical events on people of all classes over a couple of generations. I was fascinated by the level of details about daily life, about building a cathedral, about running a village like a business. The v...