A review by jeffphilly
The armor of light by Ken Follett

lighthearted sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Another great work of historical fiction.  The book like all books in the Kingsbridge series, this principally takes place in the fictional setting of the English city of Kingsbridge.  The time is from about the start of the French revolution until several years after Waterloo.  Much of the things taking place in this book are related to the burgeoning industry of England at the time and likewise the English parliament making things difficult for the English working class by making trade unions illegal.  Other things discussed include the war against France and the impressment of Ehnglish citizens into the English navy.  Like other books in the Kingsbridge series their is plenty of political intrigue between the Anglican church, the Methodist church and the differing levels of English government as well. I was shocked that Follett elected to do another book in the Kingsbridge series, and while he could potentially do another centered around the World War I timeframe, I would be further shocked to see him do another book in the series