This book was definitely one of the best books I've read in a long time! It was extremely thought-provoking. From the way he made you feel like you were right there in the 12th century to the vivid imagery of the time period!
By far the best part of the book was the realistic battle between good and evil. This was no magical Harry Potter version of good and evil ... but the real battle that waged for centuries, and still wages today, between those that who will stop at nothing to achieve power and wealth, and the good God-fearing people that were caught in the endless web of treachery and violence of the time.
At times in the book, it seemed a bit boring, but once the story started to come together it was difficult to put down. I even read the last 20 pages on my way to and from church on Sunday so I wouldn't miss the epic ending.
In the end like most stories of its kind, evil is destroyed and good wins out, but not in the typical fairy tale way we are used to. It ends with bloodshed, not only of the evil, but the good as well. Follett doesn't give us the Cinderella ending we have become accustomed to, but a feeling of peace that all has been resolved and evil has been outdone.
This was definitely an epic story and I believe will be considered a "classic" someday! If you haven't already picked up a copy head to your local bookstore or favorite book-buying website and get reading! It's an action-packed story of cathedrals, monks, war, love, and the desperate attempts of the wicked to prevail over the Godly.
*Also, if you are reading, or have read this wonderful book, check out the Starz Mini-Series that is airing right now. Mine are all DVRed and ready to go, but I haven't had an opportunity to check them out yet.*
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