The Pillars of the Earth

by Ken Follett | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0330312731 Global Overview for this book
Registered by bookguide of Wijchen, Gelderland Netherlands on 1/9/2011
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Journal Entry 1 by bookguide from Wijchen, Gelderland Netherlands on Sunday, January 9, 2011
From the back cover:
A timeless story of passion and idealism set in the mists of the middle ages. It begins with a curse, a song and a hanging, and it builds into a magnificent adventrue no reader will ever forget. At once a sensuous and enduring love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit ofa passionate age, 'The Pillars of the Earth' is without doubt Ken Follett's masterpiece, and a story for all time.

Journal Entry 2 by bookguide at Wijchen, Gelderland Netherlands on Sunday, January 9, 2011
I had heard that this book was wonderful, and had in fact bought a new copy two years ago to send to a Bookcrosser in America, Time-traveler, as a Secret Santa present. Since then, I'd been hoping to come across it, so was delighted to find this copy, and to discover that it was being made into a mini-series.

I hoped to read it before the series came on television, so started it last year. I'm afraid I didn't enjoy it at all, as it is written in the style of a chapter book for 10-year olds, but with longer words thrown in to make it sound more grown-up. I gave it up after a few chapters, as I couldn't see myself struggling through another 1000 pages. I didn't bother to watch the television series, either, although I may do if it comes on again.

Don't let me put you off, though. I've heard of lots of people who absolutely love the book. It's just that I know I've got some much better ones on my shelves waiting to be read, and I'd rather read those!

Journal Entry 3 by bookguide at Nijmegen, Gelderland Netherlands on Saturday, January 29, 2011

Released 13 yrs ago (1/29/2011 UTC) at Nijmegen, Gelderland Netherlands

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Given to a friend (YB).
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