A review by joypouros
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Such an interesting and well-behaved story. The length makes it quite the undertaking, but the storytelling makes it go quickly.
The rape makes this difficult in places, yet that's a major part of a main character's, and several other character's, arc and story.
Follett does a good job showing the reader what motivates each character and how that leads to inevitable conflict.
The rape makes this difficult in places, yet that's a major part of a main character's, and several other character's, arc and story.
Follett does a good job showing the reader what motivates each character and how that leads to inevitable conflict.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Animal death, Death, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
Minor: Antisemitism and Miscarriage