The Pillars Of The Earth by Ken Follett
Set in the 12th century, the novel is a sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty. It revolves around the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, England. The story is centered on the lives of three main characters: a master builder, a monk, and a noblewoman, whose destinies are intertwined with the building of the cathedral and the tumultuous events of the time, including war, religious strife, and power struggles.
The 366th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 3rd on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 21st on My Favourite Book - Australian Big Read (Australian Big Read)
- 22nd on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 33rd on The Big Read (BBC)
- 69th on Big Read (Hungarian) (Hungaria)
- 72nd on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 707th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- The Great American Read (PBS)