45 hours, 34 minutes • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781429587037
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Publication date: 09 October 2007
Description
In 1989 Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, a sweeping epic novel set in 12th-century England that centered on the building of a cathedral and the men, women, and children whose lives it changed forever. Critic...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,740 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
tense 46%
dark 40%
informative 33%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
sad 21%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Abortion, War, MisogynyMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Dementia45 hours, 34 minutes • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781429587037
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Publication date: 09 October 2007
Description
In 1989 Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, a sweeping epic novel set in 12th-century England that centered on the building of a cathedral and the men, women, and children whose lives it changed forever. Critic...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,740 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
tense 46%
dark 40%
informative 33%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
sad 21%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Abortion, War, MisogynyMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Dementia