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The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1)

Ken Follett

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Dec 28, 2008 Megan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: finished-2009, historical

Massively long epic. I couldn't help comparing all the misery inflicted on society by a few wealthy individuals acting in their own self-interest to what is going on right now (can we say "bail out?") I look forward to the sequel. ...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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Jan 29, 2008 Megan marked it as to-read