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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Just couldn't get into this one. Felt too predictable and soap-operay
4.5 stars rounded up.
I've never read the Kingsbridge series, so this was a FABULOUS intro. The world building is stunning, and so immersive - this book is THE definition of crawling into a warm blanket and disappearing into another world.
The audiobook was also STELLAR so I would recommend it in a heartbeat.
I've never read the Kingsbridge series, so this was a FABULOUS intro. The world building is stunning, and so immersive - this book is THE definition of crawling into a warm blanket and disappearing into another world.
The audiobook was also STELLAR so I would recommend it in a heartbeat.
whew, thats over, good story. but too much despicableness, so only two stars.
Ken Follett has done it again. He has brought the Middle Ages intriguing to life. Life is hard, people are imperfect, and everyone does whatever necessary to just survive. This may be a 900 page novel, but the story flows and constantly surprises. A quick read.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you like The pillars of the Earth series you will like this one but more than the other books in the series this one goes incredibly quicker but it's still just as engrossing and you just care for these characters to the point where you almost feel angry when bad things happen to them. I kind of feel sad that there isn't any other books left of this series so beautiful book
Absolutely captivating!! I am an incredibly huge fan of all Ken Follet’s work but Pillars of the Earth holds a very special place in my heart. This prequel does not necessitate the need for having read the others in the series and there were really very few references to what would come in the later books.
Mr Follet has an incredible ability to have several story lines going at once, yet they’re easy to follow and so intriguing. His historical fiction is generally pretty spot on accurate, although this one being set in the dark ages, I’m sure more liberties were taken. All in all, another fantastic story by an author who, in my opinion, never disappoints.
Mr Follet has an incredible ability to have several story lines going at once, yet they’re easy to follow and so intriguing. His historical fiction is generally pretty spot on accurate, although this one being set in the dark ages, I’m sure more liberties were taken. All in all, another fantastic story by an author who, in my opinion, never disappoints.
Love. Kingsbridge returns. This novel is so much in the vein of Pillars and World without End. What a perfect prequel. I found myself reading it like a mystery, noticing the hints and clues that are later identified as places and characters in Pillars. The characters are deep and rich and once again, like good friends. You root for the underdogs, abused, mistreated, and rejoice in their triumphs and (only sometimes) revenge. And again, Follett’s mastery with describing building, architecture, and creating characters out of houses and canals holds true. This book was an absolute JOY, and I could not love the world Follett has created any more. I am mourning the ending of another book again because it was so damn good. Highly recommended.