Then – any novel needs conflict of some sort – there are those that are easy to abhor, and there are many emotional connections in between the extremes. Many of Follett’s “World Without End” characters are sympathetic. It just means there is that much more to enjoy. “World Without End” comes in at more than a daunting 1,000 pages, but don’t let that weigh you down. It’s a potent and potable mixture, one you can savor. It also has a healthy dose of ecclesiastical intrigue, a soupçon of historical fiction and just the right amount of love in a time of cholera. Thriller writer Ken Follett, known more for his espionage novels, has crafted a tale set in medieval England that has more than a touch of soap opera. In these times of technological overdrive and instant sensory override, it is somehow comforting to run into a novel with enough heft and literary muscle to force you to spend more than a nanosecond taking it all in. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
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