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

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

An epic saga of historical fiction inspired by the building of the Kingsbridge Cathedral. This tale follows a builder who drems of building a beautiful Cathedral,  and the Prior who dreams of giving his flock such a place of worship and peace. But many would see this fail in order to hide a secret, or for their own gain in royal favors, and one who'll go to devastating lengths to save face after being spurned. Lovers torn apart by oaths sworn, and what I feel is a highly satisfying ending...