I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I wish there was more copy.

That’s right. The only time in MY LIFE I was asking for more copy was when I read The Pillars of the Earth. 

What made this minimalist read a 1,000 page novel about cathedral architecture in medieval England and end up begging for more?

I never would have picked this book up on my own. Nothing about it’s title, description, genre, size — anything — appealed to my typical interest. But, I was badgered by my daughter. She wouldn’t let it go. I finally picked it up to make her happy, convinced she didn’t know what was good for me.

Boy, was I wrong.

Only a few pages in, and I could NOT put this book down. The whole thing took me by surprise. What made it such a GREAT STORY?

• It brilliantly revealed the surprising value of history and tradition in today’s world
• It exposed the human heart, story and sacrifice behind the bricks and construction
• It wove realistic imagery to narrate the tension of complex relationships and competing values in private and public sectors
• It connected the psychology of every human emotion, motive and action with gripping characters and overlapping storylines

I can’t wait for Friday!

Comments

[Gijs Peter Kuijpers]

Hi Kem,

Thanks for the tip. Based on your blog, I decided to give this novel a try this summer. Loved it! Very inspiring to NEVER give up on your Godgiven dream.

Just like the Priory at Kingsbridge, we are about to start a building project for a new church.

You can even follow the writer on Twitter: @KMFollett

Blezz,
G

[Jen]

I have heard so much about this book! Off subject- do you have an opinion on getting visitor information with less clutter?

[Dan]

Will there soon be a "I can't believe I am saying this" and you announce you switched to an Apple laptop?

[Steve Fogg]

Loved, loved loved the book. Wait till you read World without End... very similar... long... but you just want to read it, read it, read it....