A review by siniandi
World Without End by Ken Follett

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

A densely packed story, drawn out over several decades as is typical for Follett. One gets invested in the characters and their fates quite easily. The connection of the plot to historical occurances is mostly well done. The central mystery is woven into the story skilfully while never overpowering it and is solved in the end in a surprising twist.

I commen Follett for always including strong female protagonists. Caris is a relatable, strong female character I emphasised with. However, I am having trouble placing her in the Medieval environment the story takes place in; she probably wouldn't have existed or not quite be able to hold (or at least voice) the same views as she does in the book. Personally, I find her less believable than Aliena in Pillars. As always, descriptions of women in Follett's work often seem quite male gaze-y as do the sex scenes.
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