The Pillars of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth

1800 • 1,008 pages

Ratings351

Average rating4.1

15

From the center of it all, the building of a church, from that, the spiral of this whole picture of the mid ages, the harshness and cruelty of it, the politics and scheming of the people in power and the day to day life problems of citizens, the relationship between the church and the crown, the exploration of Christianity and it's effect on people, it even has some epic, and beautiful romance stuff in between.

And it's all intertwined in this wondrous story that spans so many years, hardships and revelations, every moving part influences the other, every character with its own motivations and distinct roles and personalities, and it all comes constantly full circle in so many different ways in such a perfect manner that makes so much sense.

Even the moments of explaining how the church is built never felt like a chore and never went longer than they needed to be.

It's just a masterpiece, 10/10.

September 20, 2023Report this review