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4 out of 5 stars
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Rebecarol
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05-24-08
Predictable Fun
Ken Follett never fails to entertain, and though this is not his best book it's got that "Can't stop listening, got to find out what happens next" quality that is the mark of a natural storyteller. I waffled between three and four stars - and decided on four because of that very quality. As always Follett introduces numerous engrossing if two-dimensional characters, he's great with his villains, the story moves at a great clip. The book is predictable, but still a fun read, almost a guilty pleasure.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Richard
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06-30-08
excellent period book
Ken Follet is my favorite author when he writes period pieces. His best was Pillars of the earth and right behind that was World without end. This book comes in third and that is why I gave it only four stars. It is pretty hard to match those first two books. The characters in this book are interesting and some very evil. The way he writes makes you believe they are real though. I won't give away the plot but will just say it held my attention and interest and is worth the download credit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Andrew
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05-12-11
Fabulous
I grabbed this as a way in to Follet while not having to sit through 50 hours of Pillars of the Earth. I was not disappointed. The story is masterfully crafted and keeps moving with the two main plots being whether or not Hugh and Maisy will get together and when or if the bad guywill get his due deserts. Great story, great characters and an unusual but satisfying, fitting end.
I loved it and fear I will have no choice now but to take the plunge and get Pillars of the Earth!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amy
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07-21-13
Wonderful addictive story
After listening to all Ken Follett's epic novels, I downloaded this to listen to on holiday. It took a couple of chapters to get in to but after that I just loved it. You hate his villains and love his central characters. Twists, turns and tragedies, classic Follett!!
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4 out of 5 stars
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Anonymous User
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03-08-18
another masterfull narrative
Personally I found it a little depressing at times, some of the characters are so detestable and they make pure misery in the lives of those around them. but in the end I though enjoyed the story, just as brilliant as any of Kens Folletts
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5 out of 5 stars
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Suzanne Tonkin
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11-05-17
great story
enjoyed this book from beginning to end. make sure you stay for the epilogue
well read too
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