September Book Group Selection: Pillars of the Earth
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All Saints-by-the-Sea Book Group meets next on Monday, September 14 at 6:00 for potluck and discussion in the Parish House. September’s selection will be: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, a work of historical fiction regarding the building of a Gothic cathedral in twelfth century England at the time when Empress Maud and Stephen were fighting for the crown after the death of Henry I.
Contact Rev. Vicki at vicki@asbts.org with questions.
Book group welcomes all! If you enjoy reading, potlucks & fellowship, book group is for you!
From Library Journal
A radical departure from Follett’s novels of international suspense and intrigue, this chronicles the vicissitudes of a prior, his master builder, and their community as they struggle to build a cathedral and protect themselves during the tumultuous 12th century, when the empress Maud and Stephen are fighting for the crown of England after the death of Henry I. The plot is less tightly controlled than those in Follett’s contemporary works, and despite the wealth of historical detail, especially concerning architecture and construction, much of the language as well as the psychology of the characters and their relationships remains firmly rooted in the 20th century. This will appeal more to lovers of exciting adventure stories than true devotees of historical fiction. Literary Guild dual main selection.
– Cynthia Johnson Whealler, Cary Memorial Lib., Lexington, Mass.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
