Author : Ken Follet
First Release (Hardcover edition) : Sept. 7, 1989
Paperback Edition : 1990
Publisher : New American Library
Pages : 983
I have read “Pillars of the Earth” a long time ago and have counted this as one of my all-time faves. An epic masterpiece by Ken Follet, this book is a total departure from his usual spy and action thrillers. Instead, this is a hauntingly beautiful historical novel that shows Follet’s skill and maturity in his writing.
Binary Primate does a good review of this novel. And so does 2nd Monday Dogs. Please do check them out.
Incidentally, “Pillars of the Earth” has been adapted into a board game! I learned it from this post by FootNotes. This book is that good!
My Mark : Excellent
This month, I’ll be reviewing its sequel “World Without End“. I hope it’s as good as this one.