A review by saintmaud
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
When I started this book I did not care about the writing or plot I just wanted the sheer length to keep me entertained. The plot points, terrible treatment of women, and just general dullness though got annoying pretty quickly. Only someone like Follett could make mediaeval Spain look boring. Still I kept going for about 850 pages before starting to skim. Would not recommend unless you're really used to the 00s fantasy novel type of misogyny and have several hours to waste. 
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