Descargar World Without End By Ken Follett Pdf Ebook
Descargar World Without End By Ken Follett Pdf Ebook
Genre : Histórica ,Libros ,Ficción y literatura ,Misterio y suspense
#1 New York Times BestsellerIn 1989, Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, a sweeping epic novel set in twelfth-century England centered on the building of a cathedral and many of the hundreds of lives it affected.
World Without End is its equally irresistible sequel—set two hundred years after The Pillars of the Earth and three hundred years after the Kingsbridge prequel, The Evening and the Morning.
World Without End takes place in the same town of Kingsbridge, two centuries after the townspeople finished building the exquisite Gothic cathedral that was at the heart of The Pillars of the Earth. The cathedral and the priory are again at the center of a web of love and hate, greed and pride, ambition and revenge, but this sequel stands on its own. This time the men and women of an extraordinary cast of characters find themselves at a crossroads of new ideas—about medicine, commerce, architecture, and justice. In a world where proponents of the old ways fiercely battle those with progressive minds, the intrigue and tension quickly reach a boiling point against the devastating backdrop of the greatest natural disaster ever to strike the human race—the Black Death.
Three years in the writing and nearly eighteen years since its predecessor, World Without End is a "well-researched, beautifully detailed portrait of the late Middle Ages" (The Washington Post) that once again shows that Ken Follett is a masterful author writing at the top of his craft.
Review:
Beckiebobo
Not a favorite
I enjoyed, but often thought Follet was heavily mimicking “Pillars.” Had to finish it, but still my least favorite in this series.
Broncorich
Ken follet
Excellent reading
Etesen
World without end
I’m not a history student but I’m always intrigued by historical events. I have finished reading World without end and now on Pillars of the earth. I have always wondered how people lived centuries past. Even though mostly fictional, Ken Follett has given me an insight and a window into how life was like in the years past. .... A brilliant writer indeed
helmfy
World without end!
Love love love this book! Couldn’t put it down!!!!!!
Toadrunner
World Without End
Ken Follett has a very entertaining writing style. I had a hard time putting it down to sleep and picked it up first thing in the morning. Lots of twists and turns that keep your interest.
ryuirzs
Yrhyxdd
Feudvrytfxyerdtee
Bard398
World without end
The sequel to pillars of the earth. These to me are the best books I have ever read. Follett's best novels. Set in mid evil times, it clearly depicts life as it was then. Never a dull moment to make you bored. I highly recommend these novels to anyone who enjoys a good read. Both very long books. A mini series was made of these novels, and the follow the book exactly. Fantastic acting. The series did not change things like a lot of them do. Enjoy.
Laurie Gum
My all time favorite book!!
I could read this book a million times and it will never get old.
EHLK
Excellent Sequel
Emotionally addictive reading!
Pokerjer
Good read - entertaining way to learn about 14th Century England
Just when I thought Pillars of the Earth was the best historical fiction I had ever read, I might have enjoyed this book even more. First, Ken Follett is a great story-teller; able to create characters that jump out of the pages, and provide a plot that keeps you engrossed. Second, Ken Follett appears to know his stuff when it comes to historical knowledge. Pillars of the Earth and World Without End have left me anxiously awaiting the third book, hopefully due out before the end of 2014. From these books I feel I now have a solid understanding of life in England in the 12th and 14th centuries. Follett gives you a real appreciation for life in those times. He provides great depth on the system of Kings and the Earls who held allegiance, as well as the power of the Church. In my recent travels to Portugal, because of Follett, I understood why architecture dates a little older in the region of France, Spain, and Portugal. Follett taught me how the English were behind in that category, and caught up only after travels to Europe, bringing back with them the knowledge to build better cathedrals. But in the end, as I stated before, Follett simply writes a great story. You don't have to like history one bit in order to enjoy his books, and especially this one.
TheHum123
Wish it wasn't ended
Pillars Of The Earth is probably one of my 5 all time favorite books. This was almost as good, and just as enjoyable. That's saying a lot.
Armik B
World without End
Excellent book great follow up to The Pillars of the Earth I would highly recommend both.
B.J. Cossack
World Without End
This was even better then Pillars. I loved both books and never wanted them to end. Mr. Folliet has such a gift of story telling that before I new it I was pulled right into the world of Kingsbridge. Just beautiful!
Judi P
World Without End
Wonderful finish to Pillars of the Earth. I wished it would never end.
XxVegasxX
Great sequel to Pillars
Very similar to Pillars of the Earth but with different characters to love. If you loved the first one, you will feel the same about this book.
Ultimate lax bro 12
World without end
This was a long tale but it kept me coming back for more! I was sorry that it ended.
Keps90
Great read!
Gripping till the end, which you wish would never come.
LiveLiveNow
World Without End
The best book I have ever read. Don't miss this one.
Back 2 square 1
Great book but too familiar
No doubt Follet is one of the best writers of our time. I read Pillars of the Earth 3 times. His new book Fall of the Giants is a fantastic read. World Without End is a great book but it is basically Pillars of the Earth with different characters and instead of stone masons it focuses around wood crafters. All of our lives are rushed so use your time to read Fall of Giants.
Haylicaans
Stands on its own.
I wouldn't even call this a sequel to Pillars. It's a story that stands on its own; with in depth character development heightened by Ken's stunning ability to tell unique stories of four individuals that intertwine so closely. Your heart churns for the happenings in these characters lives and you can't help but cringe at the vile and devastating challenges the prime characters face. The setting of this novel (Kingsbridge, Shiring, ect) is the same, and one may find parallels to Pillars of the Earth but the plot and character development are unique in their own ways. Truly a must read for (historical) fiction enthusiasts. A literary gem. Read this in 10 days. It's THAT engaging and intricate. You won't regret this purchase.
Lottius
Good, not great
I was very excited about reading this book. I stumbled upon Pillars of the Earth last year and really liked that book. It was a sprawling epic and I felt the story arc and characters were well developed and compelling. World Without End was not quite as compelling. The story was sprawling but much more telegraphed than its predecessor. Foreshadowing is one thing, but I felt it was too easy to predict which direction the narrative was heading at too many different points. That made the story feel simplistic at times. The characters were interesting but I felt many of the major players felt like caricatures or rehashes of characters in Pillars. Merthin being Jack Builder, Aliena being split into Caris and Phillipa, Ralph Fitzgerald being William Hamleigh reincarnated, right down to having an eternal evil crony ( Alan Fernhill from 'Pillars' Walter). I felt the political intrigue portion of the book was not nearly as,,, intriguing as that of Pillars. The big reveal was somewhat of a letdown but i know Follett tries hard to maintain historical accuracy. Any salacious revelation would already have been well documented by history, so Follett was only left with a vague and historically inconsequential direction in which to take the book's "secret".. It was a bit underwhelming in its reveal quite like Dan Brown's 'Lost Symbol' was compared to the far more provocative 'The DaVinci Code' and its "secrets". But I did like the trials and tribulations that the plague caused the inhabitants of Kingsbridge. I also found the stories of Wulfric and Gwenda, and their dealings with Ralph, to be a very good read. They were secondary to Caris and Merthin but in many ways more interesting. There was a lot more sensuality in this book but I found it somewhat juvenile. It seemed written from the perspective of a 15 year old boy; all too concerned with female wetness, plump bodies and pubic hair. It's kind of unrealistic and distracting when these strong and dynamic female characters are quickly brought to the pinnacle of lust by bearded englishmen swiftly and roughly grabbing a breast.. Well, that doesn't seem to work when I do it, but I'm not a bearded Englishman either. All in all I enjoyed the book but felt it to be almost like reading a follow up book a skilled up and coming author would write based on reading Pillars of the Earth. Like reading one of the novels based on Star Wars or Halo or whatever. World felt a bit like an homage to its predecessor. I wanted something that could stand on its own more.
GoPy.
Amazing read
A great epic novel that teaches as it entertains. Pillars is still my favorite though, and I like how Follett incorporates the characters of the first novel in world without end.
SEAWG
World Without End
Oufstanding-Gripping-Suspensful... I could not put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed "The Pillars of the Earth" but "World Without End" was even better...
Perfect sequel
Great book!
I think it was almost better than Pillars; maybe be cause I had seen the mini series of Pillars prior to reading the book. I was sorry it came to an end and I wish there was another sequel. Lots of historical novels can get dull in places, or detailed to the point you feel like your reading a history book in school, but not this.
Jim154323
World Without End
Great Book
Camboron
Derivative, but entertaining. May want to wait for mini-series.
I really did enjoy this book. Although it seems too derivative of his earlier book, Pillars of the Earth, I still don't feel too annoyed by it. Entrepreneur- female torn between a higher duty/calling and the builder she loves. Builder goes off to foreign country to find himself. Smart person joins church to escape vacillating life-partner. William Hamleigh's mother in TPOTE becomes Petranilla in WWE, etc. But, I am still captivated and wondering what happens. The most annoying thing about the reading experience is that Mr. Follett recaps his own novels every couple hundred pages or so, which I have never encounted (so far) in anything else I've read. This type of thing is expected when reading a sequel, and there is either a synopsis of the previous book, or things are somewhat explained at the beginning of the next novel. But one doesn't expect it in a book. For example [SPOILER ALERT], when Godwyn plans on using Caris' mouth-covering of sick victims as an example of heresy, and an opportunity of re-opening the charges against her, and he looks out at the congregation, all of the main characters are there, but they are described as if I have known nothing about them and their relationships, when in fact I have been reading about them the whole book. This happened in Pillars of the Earth, as well. Still I will finish it, especially for the will they/won't they of Caris and Merthin. If you were ambiguous about TPOTE, then just wait for this to come out as a mini-series, which is being filmed now, I believe. The person who gave me these books told me that most people don't read how I do, and she actually found the recap welcome since she took more time to read it.
catlew
Fantastic!
I was relieved to find there was a sequel to the 'Pillars of the earth' which was spellbinding. I absolutely could not put this book down. Here I just finished it and it's 4am! Superb read.
Myomaman
World Without End
I finished reading this book on a day not unlike many described in the book, unseasonably cold, gray and rainy. This might have dampened my already fragile spirits as I wondered aloud how I would survive without this book to read. Quite the contrary, I felt happiness on reading the last line. I read it on my iPad in relatively small installments over about a two month period, forcing myself to turn it off when I might otherwise be emboldened to sink into a long read. Mr. Follett is the creator of the transporter, not Gene Roddenberry, as is believed by most. I have only read "Pillars" and this one and I can say without equivocation that reading these books is truly like being sent to another place and time. The storytelling is spare and plots have a staccato-like brevity, but the characters are richly developed and woven into the fabric of stories that span generations. The Starz treatment of Pillars was a disappointment as is so often the case with memorable books. It is impossible to translate the level of detail from one medium to the next. What is most frustrating is the introduction of new story elements nonexistent in the original. It is hard to imagine what devoted reader would look forward to that but certainly sharp minds were at work in writing the screenplay. I shudder to think what new and strange developments will take place in the WWE saga currently in production. Such precious prose is best left alone. Interestingly, Mr. Follett seemed to spice up WWE considerably with this in mind. Maybe it will be spared the ignominy of story drift. I recommend the books, both of them, wholeheartedly and I hope Mr. Follett is working on a third installment to bring us closer to the Reformation. If not, I anxiously await what my mind will fabricate in my dreams about the antics and travails of the descendants of Jack, Tom and Aliena, not to mention the Royals.
FrlDog
Amazing
I never thought reading this and Pillars of the Earth could be so entertaining. These are the only two books I've read by Follett but I'm definitely a fan now.
jenniershaheen/family
It will NOT dissapoint
SOOOO good.. I am sad it has come to an end:(... Such a page turner and I will miss being taken back into time.. BRAVO!!
Megastarvc88
world without end
Ken Follett never disappoints!
amyred12
Epic
A fantastic, epic journey.
Linkrr
World without end
Great read hated to see it end
rukraz2
World Without End
I really enjoyed reading this book a few minutes each day before bed. Took me about 6 months.
mizhepsy
Wonderfully satisfying!
While World Without End is a similar story to Pillars of the Earth, it's a complete, satisfying story on it's own. The characters, places and objects are richly developed, vividly described. This is a glorious read, from first words to the last.
Kapecki
A Must Escape
I escaped into World Without End. Each character owned me. Caris, Merthin, Gwenda and Ralph grew through this epic journey. Pillars of the Earth was great World Without End was even better. The only bad part about World Without End is that I've finished reading it.
Evelynalt
Breathtaking
Extraordinary book. Marvelous plot and incredible story for love, patience, faith, decisiveness and creativity.
Scbnymph
Fantastic Sequel
Pillars of the Earth was awesome and World Without End was EQUALLY as great. Ken Follet makes it so very easy to get involved with each of the characters and you end up emotionally living alongside them. Like the first one, this book leaves me wanting more, what would happen to Kingsbridge during the War of the Roses and/or Henry VIII's disolution of the churches?
Losangel
Amazing book!
The author is fantastic. I must read more of his work. I read Pillars and loved it. This is every bit as good, if not better.
tomkat1977
World without end
I have read both books Pillars of the Earth and World Without End He summed it up well in the last book the writing is done so that you can't put the book down the character 's come to life you live and die with them !
snbodad
World Without End
The author writes in a lyrical, conversational style that I enjoyed very much. He expertly develops characters and vividly describes the quality of life during the mid 1300's. This is an entertaining and fun novel that I would strongly recommend.
SC Badger Fan
Not Completly Accurate Historically
World Without End would have be more enjoyable if read before Pillars of the Earth. World Without End follows the plot in Pillars of the Earth too closely - people marrying someone they don't love, vindictive rulers, devious clergy, etc. However, my biggest concern was historical accuracy. I know that corn is a New World crop, and the New World wasn't discovered until 150 years after the times in both World Without End and Pillars of the Earth. If the author missed something as obvious as "corn", is he accurate with cathedrals?
rjamestaylor
Fitting Sequel to Pillars of the Earth
The characters are as real as life and just as complex. I lost myself in 14th England for the reading of this treasure.
Uncle T 670
Excellent
After reading Pillars, I couldn't resist World Without End. I am so glad I read it! In many ways, for me, it is better than Pillars in that I felt the characters were even more developed and complex. World has fewer intricate details of architecture than Pillars which could bog down the story. My only wish would have been for the time frame to have been set closer to the time frame of Pillars which would have connected the characters more closely. But over all, World Without End was great and is high on my list of recommended reading!
iQuetzalcoatl
A bit soapy but keeps you entertained all along
Perfect read for a week long vacation
iNote
Amazing!!!!
Another masterpiece. Pillars of the Earth is a great book, but Wolrd Without End is magnificent!!! There were times I literally held my breathe waiting to see what would happen next.
Cara4Bassets
Wonderful follow up
Couldn't put it down.
Shadark
Words can't express.
How good this book is. It has outdone pillars of the earth by a mile. Check it out for yourself :)
Brockden
Disappointing read
I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, I spent much of my time thinking: really Ken? Really? The author's writing style is repetitive and dry. His characters are one dimensional and speak and think in one voice. The plotline is predictable and lumbering. I was annoyed by the frequent, hackneyed use of the same sexual encounters. Couple kiss, boy grabs breast immediately, repeat. It was hard for me to believe I wasn't ready a story penned by an adolescent boy. The dialog was horrid throughout the book. Again, the common voice for all characters was confounding and I often has to turn back a page to figure out who was talking since almost any character in a scene could have voiced a particular bit of dialog. I had a very difficult time keeping this story in 14th century England. Besides the occasional anachronism, the thing that seemed to break my suspension of disbelief was the very "modernized" language. I realize he is trying to give this a natural feel (maybe?), but it was just a bit over the top. I would not have been surprised to see "Merthin, dude, what a wicked cool" (insert fabulous technological advancement here). The words were accompanied by modern medical concepts and practices. I won't spoil the central "when Harry met Sally" storyline. But it was just that, taken to a level of absurdity. Not much here to cheer about. I have this nagging feeling the author wanted to take advantage of the 20th anniversary of POTE and the recent mini series and threw this together. I dis not feel like he cared for the subject matter of his characters.
Homesickdad
World Without End
Next to the bible, this book and Pillars of the Earth are the 2 greatest books ever written. Ken Follett has won my vote as one of the best authors of our time. His attention to details of the era keeps you engrossed in reading these 2 books. Bravo Mr. Follett, I hope to see more books in this series in the future.
Descargar World Without End By Ken Follett Pdf Ebook
Genre : Histórica ,Libros ,Ficción y literatura ,Misterio y suspense
#1 New York Times BestsellerIn 1989, Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, a sweeping epic novel set in twelfth-century England centered on the building of a cathedral and many of the hundreds of lives it affected.
World Without End is its equally irresistible sequel—set two hundred years after The Pillars of the Earth and three hundred years after the Kingsbridge prequel, The Evening and the Morning.
World Without End takes place in the same town of Kingsbridge, two centuries after the townspeople finished building the exquisite Gothic cathedral that was at the heart of The Pillars of the Earth. The cathedral and the priory are again at the center of a web of love and hate, greed and pride, ambition and revenge, but this sequel stands on its own. This time the men and women of an extraordinary cast of characters find themselves at a crossroads of new ideas—about medicine, commerce, architecture, and justice. In a world where proponents of the old ways fiercely battle those with progressive minds, the intrigue and tension quickly reach a boiling point against the devastating backdrop of the greatest natural disaster ever to strike the human race—the Black Death.
Three years in the writing and nearly eighteen years since its predecessor, World Without End is a "well-researched, beautifully detailed portrait of the late Middle Ages" (The Washington Post) that once again shows that Ken Follett is a masterful author writing at the top of his craft.
Review:
Beckiebobo
Not a favorite
I enjoyed, but often thought Follet was heavily mimicking “Pillars.” Had to finish it, but still my least favorite in this series.
Broncorich
Ken follet
Excellent reading
Etesen
World without end
I’m not a history student but I’m always intrigued by historical events. I have finished reading World without end and now on Pillars of the earth. I have always wondered how people lived centuries past. Even though mostly fictional, Ken Follett has given me an insight and a window into how life was like in the years past. .... A brilliant writer indeed
helmfy
World without end!
Love love love this book! Couldn’t put it down!!!!!!
Toadrunner
World Without End
Ken Follett has a very entertaining writing style. I had a hard time putting it down to sleep and picked it up first thing in the morning. Lots of twists and turns that keep your interest.
ryuirzs
Yrhyxdd
Feudvrytfxyerdtee
Bard398
World without end
The sequel to pillars of the earth. These to me are the best books I have ever read. Follett's best novels. Set in mid evil times, it clearly depicts life as it was then. Never a dull moment to make you bored. I highly recommend these novels to anyone who enjoys a good read. Both very long books. A mini series was made of these novels, and the follow the book exactly. Fantastic acting. The series did not change things like a lot of them do. Enjoy.
Laurie Gum
My all time favorite book!!
I could read this book a million times and it will never get old.
EHLK
Excellent Sequel
Emotionally addictive reading!
Pokerjer
Good read - entertaining way to learn about 14th Century England
Just when I thought Pillars of the Earth was the best historical fiction I had ever read, I might have enjoyed this book even more. First, Ken Follett is a great story-teller; able to create characters that jump out of the pages, and provide a plot that keeps you engrossed. Second, Ken Follett appears to know his stuff when it comes to historical knowledge. Pillars of the Earth and World Without End have left me anxiously awaiting the third book, hopefully due out before the end of 2014. From these books I feel I now have a solid understanding of life in England in the 12th and 14th centuries. Follett gives you a real appreciation for life in those times. He provides great depth on the system of Kings and the Earls who held allegiance, as well as the power of the Church. In my recent travels to Portugal, because of Follett, I understood why architecture dates a little older in the region of France, Spain, and Portugal. Follett taught me how the English were behind in that category, and caught up only after travels to Europe, bringing back with them the knowledge to build better cathedrals. But in the end, as I stated before, Follett simply writes a great story. You don't have to like history one bit in order to enjoy his books, and especially this one.
TheHum123
Wish it wasn't ended
Pillars Of The Earth is probably one of my 5 all time favorite books. This was almost as good, and just as enjoyable. That's saying a lot.
Armik B
World without End
Excellent book great follow up to The Pillars of the Earth I would highly recommend both.
B.J. Cossack
World Without End
This was even better then Pillars. I loved both books and never wanted them to end. Mr. Folliet has such a gift of story telling that before I new it I was pulled right into the world of Kingsbridge. Just beautiful!
Judi P
World Without End
Wonderful finish to Pillars of the Earth. I wished it would never end.
XxVegasxX
Great sequel to Pillars
Very similar to Pillars of the Earth but with different characters to love. If you loved the first one, you will feel the same about this book.
Ultimate lax bro 12
World without end
This was a long tale but it kept me coming back for more! I was sorry that it ended.
Keps90
Great read!
Gripping till the end, which you wish would never come.
LiveLiveNow
World Without End
The best book I have ever read. Don't miss this one.
Back 2 square 1
Great book but too familiar
No doubt Follet is one of the best writers of our time. I read Pillars of the Earth 3 times. His new book Fall of the Giants is a fantastic read. World Without End is a great book but it is basically Pillars of the Earth with different characters and instead of stone masons it focuses around wood crafters. All of our lives are rushed so use your time to read Fall of Giants.
Haylicaans
Stands on its own.
I wouldn't even call this a sequel to Pillars. It's a story that stands on its own; with in depth character development heightened by Ken's stunning ability to tell unique stories of four individuals that intertwine so closely. Your heart churns for the happenings in these characters lives and you can't help but cringe at the vile and devastating challenges the prime characters face. The setting of this novel (Kingsbridge, Shiring, ect) is the same, and one may find parallels to Pillars of the Earth but the plot and character development are unique in their own ways. Truly a must read for (historical) fiction enthusiasts. A literary gem. Read this in 10 days. It's THAT engaging and intricate. You won't regret this purchase.
Lottius
Good, not great
I was very excited about reading this book. I stumbled upon Pillars of the Earth last year and really liked that book. It was a sprawling epic and I felt the story arc and characters were well developed and compelling. World Without End was not quite as compelling. The story was sprawling but much more telegraphed than its predecessor. Foreshadowing is one thing, but I felt it was too easy to predict which direction the narrative was heading at too many different points. That made the story feel simplistic at times. The characters were interesting but I felt many of the major players felt like caricatures or rehashes of characters in Pillars. Merthin being Jack Builder, Aliena being split into Caris and Phillipa, Ralph Fitzgerald being William Hamleigh reincarnated, right down to having an eternal evil crony ( Alan Fernhill from 'Pillars' Walter). I felt the political intrigue portion of the book was not nearly as,,, intriguing as that of Pillars. The big reveal was somewhat of a letdown but i know Follett tries hard to maintain historical accuracy. Any salacious revelation would already have been well documented by history, so Follett was only left with a vague and historically inconsequential direction in which to take the book's "secret".. It was a bit underwhelming in its reveal quite like Dan Brown's 'Lost Symbol' was compared to the far more provocative 'The DaVinci Code' and its "secrets". But I did like the trials and tribulations that the plague caused the inhabitants of Kingsbridge. I also found the stories of Wulfric and Gwenda, and their dealings with Ralph, to be a very good read. They were secondary to Caris and Merthin but in many ways more interesting. There was a lot more sensuality in this book but I found it somewhat juvenile. It seemed written from the perspective of a 15 year old boy; all too concerned with female wetness, plump bodies and pubic hair. It's kind of unrealistic and distracting when these strong and dynamic female characters are quickly brought to the pinnacle of lust by bearded englishmen swiftly and roughly grabbing a breast.. Well, that doesn't seem to work when I do it, but I'm not a bearded Englishman either. All in all I enjoyed the book but felt it to be almost like reading a follow up book a skilled up and coming author would write based on reading Pillars of the Earth. Like reading one of the novels based on Star Wars or Halo or whatever. World felt a bit like an homage to its predecessor. I wanted something that could stand on its own more.
GoPy.
Amazing read
A great epic novel that teaches as it entertains. Pillars is still my favorite though, and I like how Follett incorporates the characters of the first novel in world without end.
SEAWG
World Without End
Oufstanding-Gripping-Suspensful... I could not put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed "The Pillars of the Earth" but "World Without End" was even better...
Perfect sequel
Great book!
I think it was almost better than Pillars; maybe be cause I had seen the mini series of Pillars prior to reading the book. I was sorry it came to an end and I wish there was another sequel. Lots of historical novels can get dull in places, or detailed to the point you feel like your reading a history book in school, but not this.
Jim154323
World Without End
Great Book
Camboron
Derivative, but entertaining. May want to wait for mini-series.
I really did enjoy this book. Although it seems too derivative of his earlier book, Pillars of the Earth, I still don't feel too annoyed by it. Entrepreneur- female torn between a higher duty/calling and the builder she loves. Builder goes off to foreign country to find himself. Smart person joins church to escape vacillating life-partner. William Hamleigh's mother in TPOTE becomes Petranilla in WWE, etc. But, I am still captivated and wondering what happens. The most annoying thing about the reading experience is that Mr. Follett recaps his own novels every couple hundred pages or so, which I have never encounted (so far) in anything else I've read. This type of thing is expected when reading a sequel, and there is either a synopsis of the previous book, or things are somewhat explained at the beginning of the next novel. But one doesn't expect it in a book. For example [SPOILER ALERT], when Godwyn plans on using Caris' mouth-covering of sick victims as an example of heresy, and an opportunity of re-opening the charges against her, and he looks out at the congregation, all of the main characters are there, but they are described as if I have known nothing about them and their relationships, when in fact I have been reading about them the whole book. This happened in Pillars of the Earth, as well. Still I will finish it, especially for the will they/won't they of Caris and Merthin. If you were ambiguous about TPOTE, then just wait for this to come out as a mini-series, which is being filmed now, I believe. The person who gave me these books told me that most people don't read how I do, and she actually found the recap welcome since she took more time to read it.
catlew
Fantastic!
I was relieved to find there was a sequel to the 'Pillars of the earth' which was spellbinding. I absolutely could not put this book down. Here I just finished it and it's 4am! Superb read.
Myomaman
World Without End
I finished reading this book on a day not unlike many described in the book, unseasonably cold, gray and rainy. This might have dampened my already fragile spirits as I wondered aloud how I would survive without this book to read. Quite the contrary, I felt happiness on reading the last line. I read it on my iPad in relatively small installments over about a two month period, forcing myself to turn it off when I might otherwise be emboldened to sink into a long read. Mr. Follett is the creator of the transporter, not Gene Roddenberry, as is believed by most. I have only read "Pillars" and this one and I can say without equivocation that reading these books is truly like being sent to another place and time. The storytelling is spare and plots have a staccato-like brevity, but the characters are richly developed and woven into the fabric of stories that span generations. The Starz treatment of Pillars was a disappointment as is so often the case with memorable books. It is impossible to translate the level of detail from one medium to the next. What is most frustrating is the introduction of new story elements nonexistent in the original. It is hard to imagine what devoted reader would look forward to that but certainly sharp minds were at work in writing the screenplay. I shudder to think what new and strange developments will take place in the WWE saga currently in production. Such precious prose is best left alone. Interestingly, Mr. Follett seemed to spice up WWE considerably with this in mind. Maybe it will be spared the ignominy of story drift. I recommend the books, both of them, wholeheartedly and I hope Mr. Follett is working on a third installment to bring us closer to the Reformation. If not, I anxiously await what my mind will fabricate in my dreams about the antics and travails of the descendants of Jack, Tom and Aliena, not to mention the Royals.
FrlDog
Amazing
I never thought reading this and Pillars of the Earth could be so entertaining. These are the only two books I've read by Follett but I'm definitely a fan now.
jenniershaheen/family
It will NOT dissapoint
SOOOO good.. I am sad it has come to an end:(... Such a page turner and I will miss being taken back into time.. BRAVO!!
Megastarvc88
world without end
Ken Follett never disappoints!
amyred12
Epic
A fantastic, epic journey.
Linkrr
World without end
Great read hated to see it end
rukraz2
World Without End
I really enjoyed reading this book a few minutes each day before bed. Took me about 6 months.
mizhepsy
Wonderfully satisfying!
While World Without End is a similar story to Pillars of the Earth, it's a complete, satisfying story on it's own. The characters, places and objects are richly developed, vividly described. This is a glorious read, from first words to the last.
Kapecki
A Must Escape
I escaped into World Without End. Each character owned me. Caris, Merthin, Gwenda and Ralph grew through this epic journey. Pillars of the Earth was great World Without End was even better. The only bad part about World Without End is that I've finished reading it.
Evelynalt
Breathtaking
Extraordinary book. Marvelous plot and incredible story for love, patience, faith, decisiveness and creativity.
Scbnymph
Fantastic Sequel
Pillars of the Earth was awesome and World Without End was EQUALLY as great. Ken Follet makes it so very easy to get involved with each of the characters and you end up emotionally living alongside them. Like the first one, this book leaves me wanting more, what would happen to Kingsbridge during the War of the Roses and/or Henry VIII's disolution of the churches?
Losangel
Amazing book!
The author is fantastic. I must read more of his work. I read Pillars and loved it. This is every bit as good, if not better.
tomkat1977
World without end
I have read both books Pillars of the Earth and World Without End He summed it up well in the last book the writing is done so that you can't put the book down the character 's come to life you live and die with them !
snbodad
World Without End
The author writes in a lyrical, conversational style that I enjoyed very much. He expertly develops characters and vividly describes the quality of life during the mid 1300's. This is an entertaining and fun novel that I would strongly recommend.
SC Badger Fan
Not Completly Accurate Historically
World Without End would have be more enjoyable if read before Pillars of the Earth. World Without End follows the plot in Pillars of the Earth too closely - people marrying someone they don't love, vindictive rulers, devious clergy, etc. However, my biggest concern was historical accuracy. I know that corn is a New World crop, and the New World wasn't discovered until 150 years after the times in both World Without End and Pillars of the Earth. If the author missed something as obvious as "corn", is he accurate with cathedrals?
rjamestaylor
Fitting Sequel to Pillars of the Earth
The characters are as real as life and just as complex. I lost myself in 14th England for the reading of this treasure.
Uncle T 670
Excellent
After reading Pillars, I couldn't resist World Without End. I am so glad I read it! In many ways, for me, it is better than Pillars in that I felt the characters were even more developed and complex. World has fewer intricate details of architecture than Pillars which could bog down the story. My only wish would have been for the time frame to have been set closer to the time frame of Pillars which would have connected the characters more closely. But over all, World Without End was great and is high on my list of recommended reading!
iQuetzalcoatl
A bit soapy but keeps you entertained all along
Perfect read for a week long vacation
iNote
Amazing!!!!
Another masterpiece. Pillars of the Earth is a great book, but Wolrd Without End is magnificent!!! There were times I literally held my breathe waiting to see what would happen next.
Cara4Bassets
Wonderful follow up
Couldn't put it down.
Shadark
Words can't express.
How good this book is. It has outdone pillars of the earth by a mile. Check it out for yourself :)
Brockden
Disappointing read
I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, I spent much of my time thinking: really Ken? Really? The author's writing style is repetitive and dry. His characters are one dimensional and speak and think in one voice. The plotline is predictable and lumbering. I was annoyed by the frequent, hackneyed use of the same sexual encounters. Couple kiss, boy grabs breast immediately, repeat. It was hard for me to believe I wasn't ready a story penned by an adolescent boy. The dialog was horrid throughout the book. Again, the common voice for all characters was confounding and I often has to turn back a page to figure out who was talking since almost any character in a scene could have voiced a particular bit of dialog. I had a very difficult time keeping this story in 14th century England. Besides the occasional anachronism, the thing that seemed to break my suspension of disbelief was the very "modernized" language. I realize he is trying to give this a natural feel (maybe?), but it was just a bit over the top. I would not have been surprised to see "Merthin, dude, what a wicked cool" (insert fabulous technological advancement here). The words were accompanied by modern medical concepts and practices. I won't spoil the central "when Harry met Sally" storyline. But it was just that, taken to a level of absurdity. Not much here to cheer about. I have this nagging feeling the author wanted to take advantage of the 20th anniversary of POTE and the recent mini series and threw this together. I dis not feel like he cared for the subject matter of his characters.
Homesickdad
World Without End
Next to the bible, this book and Pillars of the Earth are the 2 greatest books ever written. Ken Follett has won my vote as one of the best authors of our time. His attention to details of the era keeps you engrossed in reading these 2 books. Bravo Mr. Follett, I hope to see more books in this series in the future.
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#1 New York Times BestsellerIn 1989, Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, a sweeping epic novel set in twelfth-century England centered on the building of a cathedral and many of the hundreds of lives it affected.
World Without End is its equally irresistible sequel—set two hundred years after The Pillars of the Earth and three hundred years after the Kingsbridge prequel, The Evening and the Morning.
World Without End takes place in the same town of Kingsbridge, two centuries after the townspeople finished building the exquisite Gothic cathedral that was at the heart of The Pillars of the Earth. The cathedral and the priory are again at the center of a web of love and hate, greed and pride, ambition and revenge, but this sequel stands on its own. This time the men and women of an extraordinary cast of characters find themselves at a crossroads of new ideas—about medicine, commerce, architecture, and justice. In a world where proponents of the old ways fiercely battle those with progressive minds, the intrigue and tension quickly reach a boiling point against the devastating backdrop of the greatest natural disaster ever to strike the human race—the Black Death.
Three years in the writing and nearly eighteen years since its predecessor, World Without End is a "well-researched, beautifully detailed portrait of the late Middle Ages" (The Washington Post) that once again shows that Ken Follett is a masterful author writing at the top of his craft.
Review:
Beckiebobo
Not a favorite
I enjoyed, but often thought Follet was heavily mimicking “Pillars.” Had to finish it, but still my least favorite in this series.
Broncorich
Ken follet
Excellent reading
Etesen
World without end
I’m not a history student but I’m always intrigued by historical events. I have finished reading World without end and now on Pillars of the earth. I have always wondered how people lived centuries past. Even though mostly fictional, Ken Follett has given me an insight and a window into how life was like in the years past. .... A brilliant writer indeed
helmfy
World without end!
Love love love this book! Couldn’t put it down!!!!!!
Toadrunner
World Without End
Ken Follett has a very entertaining writing style. I had a hard time putting it down to sleep and picked it up first thing in the morning. Lots of twists and turns that keep your interest.
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Bard398
World without end
The sequel to pillars of the earth. These to me are the best books I have ever read. Follett's best novels. Set in mid evil times, it clearly depicts life as it was then. Never a dull moment to make you bored. I highly recommend these novels to anyone who enjoys a good read. Both very long books. A mini series was made of these novels, and the follow the book exactly. Fantastic acting. The series did not change things like a lot of them do. Enjoy.
Laurie Gum
My all time favorite book!!
I could read this book a million times and it will never get old.
EHLK
Excellent Sequel
Emotionally addictive reading!
Pokerjer
Good read - entertaining way to learn about 14th Century England
Just when I thought Pillars of the Earth was the best historical fiction I had ever read, I might have enjoyed this book even more. First, Ken Follett is a great story-teller; able to create characters that jump out of the pages, and provide a plot that keeps you engrossed. Second, Ken Follett appears to know his stuff when it comes to historical knowledge. Pillars of the Earth and World Without End have left me anxiously awaiting the third book, hopefully due out before the end of 2014. From these books I feel I now have a solid understanding of life in England in the 12th and 14th centuries. Follett gives you a real appreciation for life in those times. He provides great depth on the system of Kings and the Earls who held allegiance, as well as the power of the Church. In my recent travels to Portugal, because of Follett, I understood why architecture dates a little older in the region of France, Spain, and Portugal. Follett taught me how the English were behind in that category, and caught up only after travels to Europe, bringing back with them the knowledge to build better cathedrals. But in the end, as I stated before, Follett simply writes a great story. You don't have to like history one bit in order to enjoy his books, and especially this one.
TheHum123
Wish it wasn't ended
Pillars Of The Earth is probably one of my 5 all time favorite books. This was almost as good, and just as enjoyable. That's saying a lot.
Armik B
World without End
Excellent book great follow up to The Pillars of the Earth I would highly recommend both.
B.J. Cossack
World Without End
This was even better then Pillars. I loved both books and never wanted them to end. Mr. Folliet has such a gift of story telling that before I new it I was pulled right into the world of Kingsbridge. Just beautiful!
Judi P
World Without End
Wonderful finish to Pillars of the Earth. I wished it would never end.
XxVegasxX
Great sequel to Pillars
Very similar to Pillars of the Earth but with different characters to love. If you loved the first one, you will feel the same about this book.
Ultimate lax bro 12
World without end
This was a long tale but it kept me coming back for more! I was sorry that it ended.
Keps90
Great read!
Gripping till the end, which you wish would never come.
LiveLiveNow
World Without End
The best book I have ever read. Don't miss this one.
Back 2 square 1
Great book but too familiar
No doubt Follet is one of the best writers of our time. I read Pillars of the Earth 3 times. His new book Fall of the Giants is a fantastic read. World Without End is a great book but it is basically Pillars of the Earth with different characters and instead of stone masons it focuses around wood crafters. All of our lives are rushed so use your time to read Fall of Giants.
Haylicaans
Stands on its own.
I wouldn't even call this a sequel to Pillars. It's a story that stands on its own; with in depth character development heightened by Ken's stunning ability to tell unique stories of four individuals that intertwine so closely. Your heart churns for the happenings in these characters lives and you can't help but cringe at the vile and devastating challenges the prime characters face. The setting of this novel (Kingsbridge, Shiring, ect) is the same, and one may find parallels to Pillars of the Earth but the plot and character development are unique in their own ways. Truly a must read for (historical) fiction enthusiasts. A literary gem. Read this in 10 days. It's THAT engaging and intricate. You won't regret this purchase.
Lottius
Good, not great
I was very excited about reading this book. I stumbled upon Pillars of the Earth last year and really liked that book. It was a sprawling epic and I felt the story arc and characters were well developed and compelling. World Without End was not quite as compelling. The story was sprawling but much more telegraphed than its predecessor. Foreshadowing is one thing, but I felt it was too easy to predict which direction the narrative was heading at too many different points. That made the story feel simplistic at times. The characters were interesting but I felt many of the major players felt like caricatures or rehashes of characters in Pillars. Merthin being Jack Builder, Aliena being split into Caris and Phillipa, Ralph Fitzgerald being William Hamleigh reincarnated, right down to having an eternal evil crony ( Alan Fernhill from 'Pillars' Walter). I felt the political intrigue portion of the book was not nearly as,,, intriguing as that of Pillars. The big reveal was somewhat of a letdown but i know Follett tries hard to maintain historical accuracy. Any salacious revelation would already have been well documented by history, so Follett was only left with a vague and historically inconsequential direction in which to take the book's "secret".. It was a bit underwhelming in its reveal quite like Dan Brown's 'Lost Symbol' was compared to the far more provocative 'The DaVinci Code' and its "secrets". But I did like the trials and tribulations that the plague caused the inhabitants of Kingsbridge. I also found the stories of Wulfric and Gwenda, and their dealings with Ralph, to be a very good read. They were secondary to Caris and Merthin but in many ways more interesting. There was a lot more sensuality in this book but I found it somewhat juvenile. It seemed written from the perspective of a 15 year old boy; all too concerned with female wetness, plump bodies and pubic hair. It's kind of unrealistic and distracting when these strong and dynamic female characters are quickly brought to the pinnacle of lust by bearded englishmen swiftly and roughly grabbing a breast.. Well, that doesn't seem to work when I do it, but I'm not a bearded Englishman either. All in all I enjoyed the book but felt it to be almost like reading a follow up book a skilled up and coming author would write based on reading Pillars of the Earth. Like reading one of the novels based on Star Wars or Halo or whatever. World felt a bit like an homage to its predecessor. I wanted something that could stand on its own more.
GoPy.
Amazing read
A great epic novel that teaches as it entertains. Pillars is still my favorite though, and I like how Follett incorporates the characters of the first novel in world without end.
SEAWG
World Without End
Oufstanding-Gripping-Suspensful... I could not put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed "The Pillars of the Earth" but "World Without End" was even better...
Perfect sequel
Great book!
I think it was almost better than Pillars; maybe be cause I had seen the mini series of Pillars prior to reading the book. I was sorry it came to an end and I wish there was another sequel. Lots of historical novels can get dull in places, or detailed to the point you feel like your reading a history book in school, but not this.
Jim154323
World Without End
Great Book
Camboron
Derivative, but entertaining. May want to wait for mini-series.
I really did enjoy this book. Although it seems too derivative of his earlier book, Pillars of the Earth, I still don't feel too annoyed by it. Entrepreneur- female torn between a higher duty/calling and the builder she loves. Builder goes off to foreign country to find himself. Smart person joins church to escape vacillating life-partner. William Hamleigh's mother in TPOTE becomes Petranilla in WWE, etc. But, I am still captivated and wondering what happens. The most annoying thing about the reading experience is that Mr. Follett recaps his own novels every couple hundred pages or so, which I have never encounted (so far) in anything else I've read. This type of thing is expected when reading a sequel, and there is either a synopsis of the previous book, or things are somewhat explained at the beginning of the next novel. But one doesn't expect it in a book. For example [SPOILER ALERT], when Godwyn plans on using Caris' mouth-covering of sick victims as an example of heresy, and an opportunity of re-opening the charges against her, and he looks out at the congregation, all of the main characters are there, but they are described as if I have known nothing about them and their relationships, when in fact I have been reading about them the whole book. This happened in Pillars of the Earth, as well. Still I will finish it, especially for the will they/won't they of Caris and Merthin. If you were ambiguous about TPOTE, then just wait for this to come out as a mini-series, which is being filmed now, I believe. The person who gave me these books told me that most people don't read how I do, and she actually found the recap welcome since she took more time to read it.
catlew
Fantastic!
I was relieved to find there was a sequel to the 'Pillars of the earth' which was spellbinding. I absolutely could not put this book down. Here I just finished it and it's 4am! Superb read.
Myomaman
World Without End
I finished reading this book on a day not unlike many described in the book, unseasonably cold, gray and rainy. This might have dampened my already fragile spirits as I wondered aloud how I would survive without this book to read. Quite the contrary, I felt happiness on reading the last line. I read it on my iPad in relatively small installments over about a two month period, forcing myself to turn it off when I might otherwise be emboldened to sink into a long read. Mr. Follett is the creator of the transporter, not Gene Roddenberry, as is believed by most. I have only read "Pillars" and this one and I can say without equivocation that reading these books is truly like being sent to another place and time. The storytelling is spare and plots have a staccato-like brevity, but the characters are richly developed and woven into the fabric of stories that span generations. The Starz treatment of Pillars was a disappointment as is so often the case with memorable books. It is impossible to translate the level of detail from one medium to the next. What is most frustrating is the introduction of new story elements nonexistent in the original. It is hard to imagine what devoted reader would look forward to that but certainly sharp minds were at work in writing the screenplay. I shudder to think what new and strange developments will take place in the WWE saga currently in production. Such precious prose is best left alone. Interestingly, Mr. Follett seemed to spice up WWE considerably with this in mind. Maybe it will be spared the ignominy of story drift. I recommend the books, both of them, wholeheartedly and I hope Mr. Follett is working on a third installment to bring us closer to the Reformation. If not, I anxiously await what my mind will fabricate in my dreams about the antics and travails of the descendants of Jack, Tom and Aliena, not to mention the Royals.
FrlDog
Amazing
I never thought reading this and Pillars of the Earth could be so entertaining. These are the only two books I've read by Follett but I'm definitely a fan now.
jenniershaheen/family
It will NOT dissapoint
SOOOO good.. I am sad it has come to an end:(... Such a page turner and I will miss being taken back into time.. BRAVO!!
Megastarvc88
world without end
Ken Follett never disappoints!
amyred12
Epic
A fantastic, epic journey.
Linkrr
World without end
Great read hated to see it end
rukraz2
World Without End
I really enjoyed reading this book a few minutes each day before bed. Took me about 6 months.
mizhepsy
Wonderfully satisfying!
While World Without End is a similar story to Pillars of the Earth, it's a complete, satisfying story on it's own. The characters, places and objects are richly developed, vividly described. This is a glorious read, from first words to the last.
Kapecki
A Must Escape
I escaped into World Without End. Each character owned me. Caris, Merthin, Gwenda and Ralph grew through this epic journey. Pillars of the Earth was great World Without End was even better. The only bad part about World Without End is that I've finished reading it.
Evelynalt
Breathtaking
Extraordinary book. Marvelous plot and incredible story for love, patience, faith, decisiveness and creativity.
Scbnymph
Fantastic Sequel
Pillars of the Earth was awesome and World Without End was EQUALLY as great. Ken Follet makes it so very easy to get involved with each of the characters and you end up emotionally living alongside them. Like the first one, this book leaves me wanting more, what would happen to Kingsbridge during the War of the Roses and/or Henry VIII's disolution of the churches?
Losangel
Amazing book!
The author is fantastic. I must read more of his work. I read Pillars and loved it. This is every bit as good, if not better.
tomkat1977
World without end
I have read both books Pillars of the Earth and World Without End He summed it up well in the last book the writing is done so that you can't put the book down the character 's come to life you live and die with them !
snbodad
World Without End
The author writes in a lyrical, conversational style that I enjoyed very much. He expertly develops characters and vividly describes the quality of life during the mid 1300's. This is an entertaining and fun novel that I would strongly recommend.
SC Badger Fan
Not Completly Accurate Historically
World Without End would have be more enjoyable if read before Pillars of the Earth. World Without End follows the plot in Pillars of the Earth too closely - people marrying someone they don't love, vindictive rulers, devious clergy, etc. However, my biggest concern was historical accuracy. I know that corn is a New World crop, and the New World wasn't discovered until 150 years after the times in both World Without End and Pillars of the Earth. If the author missed something as obvious as "corn", is he accurate with cathedrals?
rjamestaylor
Fitting Sequel to Pillars of the Earth
The characters are as real as life and just as complex. I lost myself in 14th England for the reading of this treasure.
Uncle T 670
Excellent
After reading Pillars, I couldn't resist World Without End. I am so glad I read it! In many ways, for me, it is better than Pillars in that I felt the characters were even more developed and complex. World has fewer intricate details of architecture than Pillars which could bog down the story. My only wish would have been for the time frame to have been set closer to the time frame of Pillars which would have connected the characters more closely. But over all, World Without End was great and is high on my list of recommended reading!
iQuetzalcoatl
A bit soapy but keeps you entertained all along
Perfect read for a week long vacation
iNote
Amazing!!!!
Another masterpiece. Pillars of the Earth is a great book, but Wolrd Without End is magnificent!!! There were times I literally held my breathe waiting to see what would happen next.
Cara4Bassets
Wonderful follow up
Couldn't put it down.
Shadark
Words can't express.
How good this book is. It has outdone pillars of the earth by a mile. Check it out for yourself :)
Brockden
Disappointing read
I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, I spent much of my time thinking: really Ken? Really? The author's writing style is repetitive and dry. His characters are one dimensional and speak and think in one voice. The plotline is predictable and lumbering. I was annoyed by the frequent, hackneyed use of the same sexual encounters. Couple kiss, boy grabs breast immediately, repeat. It was hard for me to believe I wasn't ready a story penned by an adolescent boy. The dialog was horrid throughout the book. Again, the common voice for all characters was confounding and I often has to turn back a page to figure out who was talking since almost any character in a scene could have voiced a particular bit of dialog. I had a very difficult time keeping this story in 14th century England. Besides the occasional anachronism, the thing that seemed to break my suspension of disbelief was the very "modernized" language. I realize he is trying to give this a natural feel (maybe?), but it was just a bit over the top. I would not have been surprised to see "Merthin, dude, what a wicked cool" (insert fabulous technological advancement here). The words were accompanied by modern medical concepts and practices. I won't spoil the central "when Harry met Sally" storyline. But it was just that, taken to a level of absurdity. Not much here to cheer about. I have this nagging feeling the author wanted to take advantage of the 20th anniversary of POTE and the recent mini series and threw this together. I dis not feel like he cared for the subject matter of his characters.
Homesickdad
World Without End
Next to the bible, this book and Pillars of the Earth are the 2 greatest books ever written. Ken Follett has won my vote as one of the best authors of our time. His attention to details of the era keeps you engrossed in reading these 2 books. Bravo Mr. Follett, I hope to see more books in this series in the future.
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