A review by gaga2203
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Recommended by a friend. The main story was interesting but all the sex and rape intertwined was unnecessary and made me want to put the book down. The actual story is spoiled by it popping up every few chapters. 
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