Kerr Smith answers “I'm looking to read my first Ken Follett...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Fall of Giants (The Century Trilogy, #1):

I'm looking to read my first Ken Follett book and I'm torn between Fall of Giants and Pillars of the Earth. Any suggestions on which one I should read first? I know they're both series-openers and completely different, but I'll gladly take any advice from people who are familiar with his work!

Kerr Smith I am in the middle of Fall of Giants and read Pillars of the Earth a couple of years ago. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Because Foll…moreI am in the middle of Fall of Giants and read Pillars of the Earth a couple of years ago. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Because Follett started Fall of Giants knowing it would be a trilogy, there are more characters and more plot lines. However, my interest did not wane with either work. Also, Follet does a terrific job of developing the characters in both works. If you have a particular interest in one of the periods covered by the two works, then I would suggest reading that one first. If not flip a coin and just dive in. You will not be disappointed.(less)

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