The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1) in Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge

May 29, 2009 Jenny rated it it was amazing

"The small boys came early to the hanging." When I read that sentence twice, the entire book came together. This was such a long, intense book but recommended (Noor), so I had to read it. I loved it. I thought I hated historical fiction, but this book was set in the 1100s and it was wonderful. I learned what my last name meant: Wright is an occupational surname meaning "craftsman, builder," from the Old English wryhta meaning "worker."

Wright is the 34th most popular surname in the United States ...more

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Aug 10, 2010 Adrienne rated it liked it

I liked this book, but wasn't blown away. Frankly, it gets a bit trashy and can see why it has been adopted so easily into a mini-series. ...more

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May 08, 2008 Heather rated it really liked it

I put off reading this book for months because I didn't really read the description. Once I did, I was intrigued. It's a LONG book, so it took me a while to finish it, but I really enjoyed it. Compelling and well written, it's got a great mix of emotional drama, historical fiction, and architectural detail. My only complaint is that the sequel doesn't pick up where this one left off, so there's a gap in the story. Still, I'll likely be picking up the sequel soon. ...more

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May 14, 2008 Katrina rated it it was amazing

This is a fantastic book that drew me in from the start and held my interest until the last page. It is not a book that I would have chosen on my own, but read for my book club and I am glad I didn't pass it by simply because of size. I found the characters well defined and the story intriguing. ...more

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Dec 11, 2007 Miquela rated it it was amazing

I liked this book before Oprah damn it. I read it back when it came out and loved it and recommended to everyone. Just finished re-reading it and enjoyed every page. Will start the sequel soon.

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