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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Don't be put off by the considerable length of 'The Evening and the Morning.' Sure, you could read three or four books in the time it would take you to read this one. But those three or four books may or may not be any good. This one is excellent.
Set in the England of 997-1007 AD, 'The Evening and the Morning" centers on the village that will, one day, become the Kingsbridge of Follet's novel "The Pillars of the Earth." While this is a sprawling, Micheneresque novel with a full cast of well-realized characters, most of the action centers on two people: Ragnar, a young Norman noblewoman, and Edgar the brilliant son of a boatbuilder who's forced to find a new path after the destruction of his father's boatyard in a Viking raid. Ragnar and Edgar feel like real people, though their antagonists are often such Snidely Whiplash types that the reader wonders whether anyone could truly be so evil.
So, what makes this novel particularly good? First, Follet has done his homework. This is about as entertaining an introduction to late dark age England as the reader is likely to find. Second, Follet is a master at creating characters we love, then putting them in tough spots. I listened to this novel, and I found myself scheduling longer walks and other activities so I could learn what happens next.
In short, I think 'The Evening and the Morning' is worth your time. It was worth mine.
Set in the England of 997-1007 AD, 'The Evening and the Morning" centers on the village that will, one day, become the Kingsbridge of Follet's novel "The Pillars of the Earth." While this is a sprawling, Micheneresque novel with a full cast of well-realized characters, most of the action centers on two people: Ragnar, a young Norman noblewoman, and Edgar the brilliant son of a boatbuilder who's forced to find a new path after the destruction of his father's boatyard in a Viking raid. Ragnar and Edgar feel like real people, though their antagonists are often such Snidely Whiplash types that the reader wonders whether anyone could truly be so evil.
So, what makes this novel particularly good? First, Follet has done his homework. This is about as entertaining an introduction to late dark age England as the reader is likely to find. Second, Follet is a master at creating characters we love, then putting them in tough spots. I listened to this novel, and I found myself scheduling longer walks and other activities so I could learn what happens next.
In short, I think 'The Evening and the Morning' is worth your time. It was worth mine.
Like all the Kingsbridge books, they were well thought out and I loved all the ways in which persons of power could unjustly control those without. (Really not too different than today it seems.)
I’m no historian, but the details seem to be accurate. At one point in the story, they mentioned Christmas Eve was on a Saturday. On a whim, I checked it out to be true.
The antagonists were deplorable. The protagonists were lovable and the plot fantastic. If you like historical fiction and have enjoyed other books of the Kingsbride series, you need to put thin on your “To Read” list.
I’m no historian, but the details seem to be accurate. At one point in the story, they mentioned Christmas Eve was on a Saturday. On a whim, I checked it out to be true.
The antagonists were deplorable. The protagonists were lovable and the plot fantastic. If you like historical fiction and have enjoyed other books of the Kingsbride series, you need to put thin on your “To Read” list.
He’s so detailed and tells such epic stories. This was so enjoyable.
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved it! Couldn’t stop reading. Very excited about reading the next in line, Pillars!
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Brilliant! I've already read Pillars of the Earth, now I need to read the rest of the Kingsbridge series. Moving them up on my to read list!
Muy buen libro y muy superior al tercero. La gente que se queja de que se parece demasiado a los pilares es como si vas a ver Die Hard 2 esperando ver Doraemon. Yo he leido los pilares hace 20 años y he disfrutado cada página de Las Tinieblas y el Alba como si fuera algo novedoso. Lo dicho, muy superior al tercero que me habia dejado un poco "bah". La trama de los tres hermanos poderosos y como se va hilando todo ha estado muy bien. No tiene demasiados personajes por lo que no hay manera de perderse. En mi humilde opinión igual el personaje de Edgar es demasiado perfecto pero por eso se le quiere tanto. Buena trama, buenos personajes y buen libro.