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Book Review of World Without End (Pillars of the Earth, Bk 2)

World Without End (Pillars of the Earth, Bk 2)
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The sequel to "The Pillars of the Earth", this book takes place 200 years after the original book and traces the lives of the descendants. Well written in a simple, straight-forward style, the book is very readable and extremely engrossing. Especially valuable in understanding the historical context, Ken Follett has done his homework and paints a masterful portrait of life in the 1300s with the plague, with the political and ecclesiastical power struggles and abuses. I can guarantee you won't regret picking this one up.