World Without End

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Author : Ken Follett
Binding : Hardcover
EAN : 9780525950073
Edition : 1
Number of Pages : 1024
Product Group : Book
Publication Date : 2007-10-09
Publisher : Dutton

ASIN : 0525950079

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Customer Reviews

dross (2008-04-24)

Having read and enjoyed Pillars of the Earth when it first came out, I rather looked forward to reading it's follow-up, World Without End. Obviously I was 18 years younger when I enjoyed Pillars of the Earth, and I expect more from a book now. World Without End might be called Book Without End. The characters are flat, the plot is predictable to the point its irritating, and I finally gave up on page 843 because there couldn't possibly have been a satisfactory ending to make all that plodding worthwhile. There are many thoroughly enjoyable books out there, but this isn't one of them. Do yourself a favour, save your money and buy something else.

A RIVETING STORY OF LIFE IN FOURTEENTH CENTURY ENGLAND... (2008-02-24)

Having read and loved the author's epic saga, "Pillars of the Earth", a novel about the building of a cathedral in the town of Kingsbridge in twelfth century England, I very much looked forward to reading this book. I was not disappointed. This is a masterful saga of life in fourteenth century England, and the author weaves a rich and colorful tapestry of people, places, and events in the medieval town of Kingsbridge, where a magnificent cathedral now stands. There are a number of rich and colorful characters that drive the story, and the age old battle between good and evil plays itself out through them. Spanning a period of thirty-four turbulent years, this is a spellbinding story of love, hate, betrayal, revenge, and triumph. Moreover, the Black Plague has reared its ugly head, and England will never be the same. New ideas are germinating on the horizon, coming into conflict with the settled way of doing things, and the town and people of Kingsbridge are in a state of flux. Although the novel is a lengthy one, the reader will be unable to put the book down, so engaging and absorbing is the story. Those who are partial to the historical fiction genre will very much enjoy this book.

Absolute WOW (2008-01-28)

I read Pillars of the earth 2 times. This book captivates me just as much. It's worth the buy and the time to read it. 5/5 for this one

He obviously couldn't think of a new plot (2007-12-28)

Pillars of the Earth I enjoyed and was pleased to find World Without End, anticipating another absorbing read. Unfortunately it is really POTE a hundred or so years later with basically the next generation having the same type of character and misfortune. I'm afraid I gave it away after struggling through about a third of it.

Follett classic (2007-11-28)

This book will take its place among the classics of modern literature. While I read PILLARS and liked it, I do not think that book will have the same shelf space relegated to it. WORLD WITHOUT END was written eighteen years after PILLARS and there's a reason Follett probably waited so long: he was keen on making the best novel possible. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a great story, because that's just what it is. while Follett writes historical novels---at least some of them---don't be turned off, thinking this is going to be some dry, boring read. It is not, by far. A master over his material, I'd rank this book right up there with KITE RUNNER, A THOUSDAND SPLENDID SUNS, and the novel MIDDLESEX.

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