| The Pillars of the Earth |  | Author: Ken Follett
Creator: George Ralph
Publisher: Unabridged Library Edition
Category: Book
List Price: $178.25
Buy Used: $170.00
You Save: $8.25 (5%)
Rating:  1213 reviews
Sales Rank: 3621573
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Media: Audio Cassette
Edition: Unabridged library
Number Of Items: 20
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5 x 4.5
ISBN: 0736616519
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781561000463
ASIN: 1561000469
Publication Date: October 1, 1989
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Condition: gently used in very good condition - 20 cassettes
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Product Description
The Pillars of the Earth sweeps through four decades of 12th Century England drawing the listener into the raw, flamboyant middle ages. It is a shining saga of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty. Not-so-noble knights, righteous heroes, valiant heroines and both virtuous and immoral men of God highlight this story. They manipulate, and are in turn manipulated by, the political turmoil and unrest between the reigns of Henry I and Henry II.
The listener will cheer on the fates of the virtuous and hiss at the evil-doers. A truly fascinating story that the listener will never forget.
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 Wonderful book. July 24, 2008
Momcat (Long Island, NY)
Fascinating reading, involving interesting characters as well as what life was like and how cathedrals were built in 12th century England.
Wonderful! July 22, 2008
Laura C. Riordan (Tampa, FL USA)
I haven't enjoyed a book as much as this in quite awhile. You need no knowledge of the time-period to enjoy the story. I found the book to be a page-turner from the very beginning. I didn't want to put it down at all. The ending was anti-climatic for me though but the book was so good throughout that it didn't matter at all.
thepillars of the earth July 22, 2008
mariac (Venezuela/Texas)
I haven't enjoy a book some much in a long time.I was so happy when he wrote a sequel.
It's a book that you can not put down,You just forget everything that is going on around you.
 An exercise in tedium July 22, 2008
R. Corder
Follett slogs along where Michener or Kingsolver might have soared. Michael Crichton gave us more excitement and far more valuable historical insights in "Timeline." The ongoing theme of cathedral building is a compelling notion, but the author's handling of the characters and their interaction eventually becomes as tedious to read as the book is weighty to hold (nearly 2 pounds in its paperback form.)
Sweeping Monastic Epic July 21, 2008
pfred4peace (NYC/CT USA)
I love this book and will miss the characters when I am finally done. Fewer than 100 pages to go and dreading coming to a close (as my friend indicated when she recommended the book). The characters are so well written, you feel you know them. I am surprised that over 200 people rated this 3 or less - I would be interested in what they include on their list of favorites. The building of the cathedral, though central, was simply a way to bind the characters, but those with an interest in architecture or cathedrals should find this aspect very interesting. I have always enjoyed visiting the churches of Europe and this gives me an even greater appreciation. Though 900+ pages may seem daunting, I read it in less than a week during my commute and often could not put it down once home. I was not a reader of Follett, but will likely read many many more of his novels if this one was any indication of his writing style and depth. Bravo Follett!!
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