“I'm reading this book right now! When I saw Oprah's endorsement of Pillars of the Earth, I knew it would be the next book that I would indulge myself in. However, the first few chapters were a drag! I put it down several times, but kept picking it up again because I was bored, but also because I continued to hear so much great reviews about it. Finally, I am hooked.
The remarkable thing about this Pillars is that there are little wars within and throughout the plot. Follett doesn't keep you waiting too long for the next little war when one has just passed. So just when you think the story might dip into a lull, he once again masterfully creates a conflict, one that the reader hardly sees coming. The characters are so well-developed, and we are given a candid look into the hearts of men and women of all ranks in life.
Perhaps what I'm enjoying most about this novel is that each main character wants something so dearly that they are willing to do just about anything to get it. Many times I am shocked by some of the things they do (especially the theatrics of young William Hamleigh). Now as I read, I'm hoping that all the characters who have been wronged and manipulated time and time again will receive their greater glory at the end. And then I can't wait to get started on the follow up novel!”
Max G wrote this review Monday, September 8 2008.
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