The Pillars of the Earth

De: Ken Follett

Narrado por: John Lee

If you liked the Century Trilogy, you’ll love the “extraordinary . . . monumental masterpiece.”—Booklist, that changed the course of Ken Follett’s already phenomenal career.

“Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner,” extolled Publishers Weekly on the release of The Pillars of the Earth. A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, the historical epic stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity. Today, it stands as a testament to Follett’s unassailable command of the written word and to his universal appeal.

The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect—a man divided in his soul . . . of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother against brother.

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett’s historical masterpiece.©1989 Ken Follett; (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc.

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Praise for The Pillars of the Earth

"Enormous and brilliant . . . a great epic tale . . . crammed with characters unbelievably alive across the great gulf of centuries . . . touches all human emotion—love and hate, loyalty and treachery, hope and despair. See for yourself. This is truly a novel to get lost in." —Cosmopolitan

"Wonderful . . . will hold you, fascinate you, surround you." —Chicago Sun-Times

"Follett is a master." —The Washington Post

"A towering tale . . . a ripping read. . . . There's murder, arson, treachery, torture, love, and lust." —The New York Daily News

"Ken Follett takes a giant step." —San Francisco Chronicle

"With this book, Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner . . . a historical novel of gripping readability, authentic atmosphere, and memorable characterization. Beginning with a mystery that casts its shadow, the narrative is a seesaw of tension, suspense, impeccable pacing . . . action, intrigue, violence, passion, greed, bravery, dedication, revenge, and love. A love that entertains, instructs, and satisfies on a grand scale." —Publishers Weekly

"An extraordinary epic buttressed by suspense . . . a mystifying puzzle involving the execution of an innocent man . . . the erection of a magnificent cathedral . . . romance, rivalry, and spectacle. A monumental masterpiece . . . a towering triumph from a major talent." —Booklist

Heard it again.

Listened to this book more then a 1/2 dozen times.

I recommend this book to everyone I see.

Flawless

Best audiobook I've ever listened to. The story is completely engrossing and the narrator is flat out the best I've ever heard. Highest recommendations.

An excellent historical take on the 11th century.

This is an excellent novel about a period of time most of us know virturally nothing about, the feudal 10th and 11th centuries, and it takes place in England. It is from the perspective of the common man, the average tradesman and serf, instead of the kings and queens you had to read about in high school and college. If nothing else, it will give you an appreciation for the "easy" good life we have now. You see what they eat (when they can), where they sleep, what they wear and where and, in general, how they live. It is also a very good story, and it's LONG. Once you've finished reading this book, you will want to read "World Without End," also by Ken Follet (also LONG), which is a continuation of this same story, but it takes place 200 years later during the 13th century. I guarantee you will enjoy both novels.

Fabulous

What an incredible book and set of characters to which you can’t help but mourn and cheer with thought the book. The monks and the building just incredible. Love building aspects where awe inspiring and daunting. We take so much for granted in this modern age.

Loved it

Third time and I still see deeper into the subject!
I loved it all over again

What a great book!

This is a long story but well worth it. I enjoyed this every bit as I did Sho Gun or Tai Pan.

Powerful, engrossing and highly informative tale.

Ken Follett's characters grabbed my imagination and ran away with it revealing a dark tapestry of 12th century English love, lust, villainy, despair and hope.

Pillars of the Earth

Excellent story and the performance was superb! Loved the story. I highly recommend this book.

Typical Follett: Brilliant

A properly written historical fiction leaves the reader feeling that the fabric of the world of the time depicted, if not verifiably accurate, is at least plausible. Follett goes beyond this. His use of detail in the daily lives of those unrecorded peasants of centuries past brings that quotidian existence to colorful, believable life. We learn facts we did not know and experience the feelings and thoughts that the characters, were they real, could have, should have, must have felt and thought. Beautiful craftsmanship.

i didn't want the story end!

it is a story that immediately sucks you in. 1 chapter in and I was so glad that there were 39 more hours of listening. At 10 hours remaining I began wishing there would be more. I absolutely did not want this story to end.