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Review Date: 1/26/2014
I enjoyed the book and learned a lot about a culture that I had known nothing about. It was a very interesting story, although I didn't think the writing was particularly great.
Review Date: 11/5/2010
Helpful Score: 1
This is truly one of the greatest books I have ever read. I do think it helps that I speak Spanish, as I could enjoy some of the word plays Kingsolver used in the Spanish. She also did the same with English, so I found the word alchemy wonderful.
I have lived in Mexico and was familiar with many of the locations she used for the background. The periods in history she wrote about were intriguing and frightening. In light of what we are going through in this country right now, I found the book sadly on target. It seems we don't learn from our history.
The twists and turns of the book were wonderful, and I would recommend it to anyone who cares about style, content and a great story.
I have lived in Mexico and was familiar with many of the locations she used for the background. The periods in history she wrote about were intriguing and frightening. In light of what we are going through in this country right now, I found the book sadly on target. It seems we don't learn from our history.
The twists and turns of the book were wonderful, and I would recommend it to anyone who cares about style, content and a great story.
Review Date: 2/8/2010
This is a wonderfully written and well researched book about the middle ages in England. Ken Follett is a master of the English language and keeps the reader riveted, following the characters and the building of the church.
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