Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780330490702
ISBN: 0330490702
Label: Pan Books
Manufacturer: Pan Books
Number Of Pages: 1200
Publication Date: October 03, 2008
Publisher: Pan Books
Release Date: October 02, 2008
Studio: Pan Books

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Rating: - Another Follett masterpiece
Having read my copy of "Pillars of The Earth" at least 4 times, I just had to get the follow-up.
Stainding over 1000 pages, its not a tome to pick on a whim, but its another superb travel through historical England. (Don't panick if you still haven't experienced the magnificent "Pillars", as the characters are a few generations on).
Any fans of historical fiction will love this tale of love, deceit and heart-ache. Throw in some meaty action, add some pestilence and suffering, and you're ... Read More

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Rating: - Excellent Novel
A book of this size can appear daunting at the start. However from the opening pages it gets you hooked and takes you on a fantastic journey with well crafted plot and great characterisation. It has left me with a thirst to read Ken Follet's first book "The Pillars of the Earth" and I would recommend "World Without End" to any reader.

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Rating: - Rather good
I saw this book in hardback and thought it sounded interesting but hardbacks are not good for the daily commute! The paperback is still hefty and I've never read a book this length before but I really enjoyed it. I hadn't read the first book - and for anyone swithering I would say you don't have to, to enjoy this one. Yes it is long but I don't feel it ever dragged. A couple of times he would reiterate points from earlier in the book which was annoying but also occasionally useful. The descriptions ... Read More

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Rating: - Marmite Book: you'll love it or hate it
I tried to get into this as I love historical murder mysteries and it sounded as if it was well written.

I wouldn't actually criticise the writing (as Ken Follett is a very good writer) but I suspect this particular work of his is a bit like marmite: you'll either love it or hate it. Personally I couldn't get into it enough though I tried a couple of times and I know one of my friends couldn't either. It may well be very enjoyable for those who enjoy the protracted sweep down generations style ... Read More

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Rating: - Very good read, though not as good as Pillars
A page turning saga like its predecessor, though this is not really a sequel to Pillars of the Earth and one could read it as a standalone novel. Indeed, many of the characters and situations echo those in that book, so in some ways it's like a 14th C reimagining of Pillars. It is probably too long, but Follett's writing here is almost as gripping as in Pillars. However, unlike its predecessor, I did get rather tired of the never ending soap opera of gloom and doom, a bit like a Medieval Eastenders. The level ... Read More

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