lareads36 's review for:

4.75
dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Follett writes brilliant historical fiction. I've never had to worry about a stray anachronism jolting me out of reading. 

This is the pre-qual to his Kingsbridge series. The book focuses on a handful of characters spanning the class system of Anglo-Saxon England starting at the end of the 10th century. The book ihas exceptional prose and the casual reader learns about early medieval England without feeling like it's a lesson. 

Follett writes his characters with stark honesty. You'll really love some and hate others. The narrator is excellent!