Book Overview
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a thrilling and addictive new novel--a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages. It is 997 CE, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0593296400
ISBN13:9780593296400
Release Date:January 1
Publisher:VIKING (PENGUIN)
Weight:1.66 lbs.
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4 ratings
Disappointing Prequel to Pillars of the Earth
Published by Randy Ehrler , 3 months ago
Ken Follett’s The Evening and the Morning is a prequel to the beloved Pillars of the Earth, but it doesn’t live up to the original. While Pillars felt rich and engaging, this book seems repetitive and predictable, more like a TV drama than real historical fiction. The story focuses on good characters constantly fighting against overly evil villains, which makes it feel too simple. The historical setting doesn’t feel real and seems like a stage for modern problems. Although Follett is a skilled writer, this book feels like it was written to meet expectations rather than with true passion. Fans of Pillars might find this disappointing, as it lacks the depth or magic of the first book.
The best of the excellent Pillars of the Earth books. This one could have been longer...so good I wa
Published by Michele , 3 years ago
The best of the excellent Pillars of the earth series. The 3 protagonists might be Follett's most fascinating characters yet. He is the master of medieval historical fiction. Ji
the evening and the morning
Published by Phyllis , 4 years ago
I had this book from my local library and LOVED it. For being the fourth book in series, it's actually the first book of the series, opening in the 980s. Highly recommend. Thank you, Phyllis
Another fav series by Follett.
Published by Me Amy , 4 years ago
Read this awhile back. Loved the Pillars series, and this is not a let down. Well researched and believably set in time and place but more importantly compellingly written. I fell in love all over again w Follett and his worlds of completely complex story and character development.
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