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The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

slow-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

0.0

I was recommended this book on the promise of intrigue, suspense, and complex storytelling. What I got was ecclesiastical bickering, bland descriptions of sex that often went on for multiple pages, and multiple unnecessary rape scenes. Do not bother with this one. 
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