World Without End

Finally...Ken Follett has come out with a sequel to his wonderful historical novel "Pillars of the Earth". I have read "Pillars.." 3 times, now going on 4. (had to re-read it before I started "World Without End".

I hope Follett's new book holds up to the task of being as enthralling as his first attempt at following his passion. He is best known for espionage novels such as "Eye of the Needle" and "Key to Rebecca". But, "Pillars of the Earth" was his creation back in 1989 after years of starting and stopping. He developed a passion for visiting Medieval cathedrals and learning about their histories. This is what inspired his journey, one fraught with being advised against doing this, because it wasn't his pigeon holed expectation. The novel was not a big hit at the time, but word of mouth propelled this book to be a constant seller to this day.

I just began to read "Pillars.." and find myself drawn back into what makes it a page turner. It grabs you helplessly from about page 20 through to the end. I'm sure I have some sleepless night ahead of me. Then....I will begin the sequel!!