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A review by va_hobbit
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0
How many rape scenes can you fit in one book? Flat characters (unless you’re talking about breasts, which the author does A LOT), repetitive plot and prose, literally reminding us what we read about earlier. But with an overstuffed 900+ pages, maybe he thought we would need the reminders? There are far, far better historical novels out there. The title may be the best part of the book.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape