I loved all of it. From page one to the end.

I have read much of Follett’s work, at least I like to think so. I enjoyed this prequel and will read book five, the end of the series. It was worth the money and the chapters have breaks in them to aid taking a break at times. Happy Reading!

Love this prequel. The characters draw you in from the start… you either are cheering for the good guys or literally want to throttle the bad guys! Love this author.

Love it! A page turner, like the others in the series. Well done.

The Kingbridge series is an unbelievable historical revelation in literature. The author Ken Follett reveals much truth into the world during these times. It’s hard to put each book down, there is so much well written drama, true life insights, both good and evil, all giving tribute to our world history and making it come to life. He is an amazing research historian and author.

It was hard to put down .

I agree with other reviewers that this book has a familiar “formula” to reminiscent of other books in this series. This author has the ability to pull me into his characters World and I am reluctant to leave it. I give this book five stars because of escapism.

Slow to begin but “full Follett”by the end. Satisfying to have the prequel, especially if you’ve read the Cathedral series. Thanks, Ken.

I have been reading books from this site for the past 10 years and have never written a review before. Ken Follett creates a world that was, a long time ago. He creates characters that I want to know. His story captures my heart, keeping me up until the wee hours in the morning!

Very fast moving and exciting. Follett at his best

Like all the books in the series, the characters and stories get me involved. At times I can hardly stand to read what happens next because the villains always seem to win, but I can’t quit reading. His historical novels are my favorites.

Such a roller coaster of emotions reading this book. This is full of suspense, love, hate,betrayal, fear, arrogance, anger, revenge, justice, sadness. This story has it all.

The evening and the morning. Outstanding! I first read and Re-read Pillars of the Earth and the book rivals that one. It has everything one would expect in a a great novel, love, betrayal, redemption and the constant struggle between good and evil, with only one possible outcome from that struggle. Beautifully written. Read and enjoy, I did.

As always Follett comes thru.

Good character development. Often frustrating as in it was with pillars when good people were treated poorly and bad people got away with bad things. I like period History and Follett doesn’t disappoint again.

Fantastic reading

Great story and addition to the Kings Bridge story line

I keep thinking that Follett’s books cannot possibly get better and, as always, I am pleasantly disappointed that they are! I’ve read ever book of Follett’s with my first taste being Eye of the Needle some 40 years ago. Never disappointed. Always drawn in to where I feel I know all the characters personally - the good and the evil ones. This story is a riveting conclusion to the Pillars series and was a wonderful prequel.

It’s been several years since reading Pillars of the Earth and l was intrigued with this prequel story. All the plot twists were well done but the constant sexual activity descriptions were over done! Except for the historical setting and lifestyle, I wouldn’t have finished the book. A woman’s bodice ripper by a male author. Sorry