Pillars of the Earth Critics Consensus With its talented cast and strong production values, Pillars of the Earth is the kind of satisfying, eventful miniseries that is rarely seen these days. With this book, Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner, escaping the narrow genre of suspense thrillers to take credit for a historical novel of gripping readability, authentic atmosphere and detail and memorable characterization. Fall of Giants (unabr.) The central plot element of The Pillars of the Earth is the construction of a new cathedral in the fictional English town of Kingsbridge during the 12th century. Read reviews and ratings of Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth from our experts, and see what our community says, too! If you ever wanted to use the words Epic and Classic in a book review, The Pillars of the Earth is a book that upholds that accolade. But the story is really about the conflicts between the people building the cathedral and those who want to destroy it. The Pillars of the Earth looks fantastic when set up and will draw people in on presence alone. I'm far from being as well versed in writing such eloquently about the series as many others. I read many of the first reviews on Pillars of the Earth. The Pillars of the Earth is a stupendous adaptation of Ken Follet's novel to videogames. Perhaps it's because I could relate to the lives of the common folks who are the real backbone of any country. Whenever I sat down to read or listen I felt captivated and immersed in medieval England. The Pillars of the Earth Review Developed & Published by: Daedalic Entertainment Price: £31.99 Release Date: 15th august 2017 Religion. By Andy Kelly 17 April 2018 Comments Set in medieval England, The Pillars of the Earth is a gripping tale of the passions, intrigue, politics and greed surrounding the construction of a 12th century cathedral. The Pillars of the Earth is an epic, spellbinding, historical fiction masterpiece. Visuals are really nice and the story is interesting The Pillars of the Earth is an interactive story with point-and-click adventure elements. Follett has an amazing ability to bring his characters to life. Pillars of Earth is strikingly atmospheric. I was saddened that The Tudors ended, especially ending so weakly as it did. Pillars of the Earth was more realistic and believable without all the exaggerations. 2.) The Pillars of the Earth is an interactive story with point-and-click adventure elements. Visuals are really nice and the story is … With this book, Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner, escaping the narrow genre of suspense thrillers to take credit for a historical novel of gripping readability, authentic atmosphere and Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Medieval times, cathedrals, castles, knights, deception, love, rivalry and intrigue...sounds like an interesting story.