The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1)
Ranked #1 in Medieval Historical Fiction, Ranked #3 in Medieval — see more rankings.
Everything readers expect from Follett is here: intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance. But what makes The Pillars of the Earth extraordinary is the time the twelfth century; the place feudal England; and the subject the building of a glorious cathedral. Follett has re-created the crude,... more
Reviews and Recommendations
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Oprah Winfrey CEO/O NetworkNobody who reads it—nobody who reads it—looks at a church or a cathedral the same. I made me think about my own life differently, reading that book, the experience of reading that book. What a treasure. (Source)
Theresa Evanoff One of my favourite non-business book is “Pillars of the Earth”, by Ken Follett. I have read this many times over the years, and still enjoy eit ach time. I love how the characters are all very complex, strategic, and how the story weaves together on so many levels. (Source)
Rankings by Category
The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1) is ranked in the following categories:
- #56 in Adult Series
- #18 in Architecture
- #7 in Architecture History
- #69 in Bestseller
- #86 in British History
- #13 in Buildings
- #4 in Children's Construction
- #68 in Controversial
- #81 in Dad
- #37 in England History
- #31 in Epic
- #46 in Fiction Series
- #80 in Gold
- #8 in Historical Fiction
- #35 in Long
- #71 in Mom
- #16 in Oprah
- #93 in Rated
- #70 in Roman
- #24 in Saga
- #70 in Top Ten
- #58 in UK
- #45 in Vacation
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