World Without End
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Product NameWorld Without End
ManufacturerNal Trade
Retail Price $22.00
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TitleWorld Without End
ISBN045122499X
Author(s)Ken Follett
Release Date2008-10-07
FormatPaperback
Num of Pages1024
Num. of Items1
EAN9780451224996
Dimensions8.9 x 6 x 1.8 in.
Weight3 lbs.
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1 Star Rating  "Flat characters, no plot, and a total disregard for social history"2009-11-05
- Reviewed By User: A3BS0VK5DVYI5B
Ken Follett may have done a lot of research on medieval buildings, but he obviously did very little research on marriage and families in the 14th century. The utter disregard for historical accuracy eventually jarred and irritated me so much that I skipped several hundred pages of the book.

Some examples:
There is significant discussion between Merthin and Caris about Lolla, Merthin's 16 year old daughter. She is described as being at the age where she is "between a child and adult" and Caris chides Merthin for assaulting her "self-esteem." (Yes, Follett has a character in 14th century England use the phrase "self-esteem." Never mind that the concept of self-esteem didn't enter psychology until the late 19th century, at the earliest.) In fact, the concept of adolescence as the period between childhood and adulthood did not develop until the mid 19th century. There is great concern on Merthin and Caris' part that Lolla may be sexually active. In the 14th century, girls were eligible for marriage at 14. At 16 years old, people might have been asking rather why she wasn't married or at least betrothed. In the final chapters of the book, the main characters are all in their 40s, portrayed as in the prime of life. In the 14th century, men and women were old at 40. Very few people lived into their 50s or beyond (a little over a century later, Henry VII and Henry VIII were considered old men when they died, both in their early to mid-50s). The bottom line is that marriage, children, and family relationships in the 14th century were simply not the way Follett portrays them.

None of the main characters is very appealing. Merthin comes closest, but he is very nearly a Mary Sue (or Gary Stu, in this case): brilliant, overcoming one tragic episode after another, misunderstood yet always saving the day (or he would, if it weren't for the jealousy of the lesser beings around him). The rest of the characters are static, never developing, rehashing the same situations and character flaws over and over without ever learning anything. No explanation, or the thinnest of reasons at best, is given for characters' motivations. Why, for instance, did Ralph lust after Gwenda for decades? Especially when he thought she was ugly. We are simply told that he does and expected to believe it.

There is no actual plot. There is only a series of unfortunate events loosely strung together by the reader's hope that one of these days, the bad guys will get what's coming to them.

I've certainly read worse books, but this is a long book and a serious commitment to make to such a historically inaccurate and unsatisfying story.
 
4 Star Rating  "Why is this book familiar?"2009-11-04
- Reviewed By User: A2GV8S6J2KI5DS
This is a great book, I enjoyed "Pillars in the Earth" many years ago and was excited when this sequel was finally written. The characters are strongly developed and there is enough detail in the story to allow an avid reader to dawdle through the book.

I keep getting the feeling; however, that I've read this book before. Not only does the plot seem familiar, but especially the characters.

Did anyone else notice this?
 
5 Star Rating  "As good as the First"2009-11-03
- Reviewed By User: A1WKA4VHUTSSIU
This is the sequel to Pillars of the Earth. It is about decendants of the Pillars characters, but it is set 200 years into the future. Kingsbridge Catheadreal still stands, and the beginning is about making repairs to the roof, but then the story goes into The Black Plauge, and describes how the characters learn how to fight it and help others through tough times. This is one of the best books that I have ever read. It has five stars from me, that is for sure.
 
3 Star Rating  "Not quite as polished as Pillars of the Earth"2009-10-19
- Reviewed By User: A2MBVTK4GUIJ8H
I was a bit disappointed with this book. I loved reading Pillars of the Earth, probably read it 3 times now. But World Without End seemed like it was rushed. The theme of the story was good and there was the typical Ken Follett twists, turns, drama, sex, action, and suspense. And of course, the justice and vindication for the heroes in the book. I liked how he tied many of the characters, events, and setting to the previous book; I don't think it was overdone. Also liked how he tied in some historical events into this story (as he does with many other books). But this book seemed like it was written with a deadline. I missed some of the style he used in Pillars where he described emotions and situations in a more creative, captivating way. Good story, but the writing could have been better.
 
5 Star Rating  "Book is wonderful as was the Pillars of the Earth"2009-10-16
- Reviewed By User: A1U70FYFXXRV8X
I never would have imagined reading and loving a book like this and the first book, Pillars of the Eatth. Once I started it, I was engrossed...and finished it in a week. That's a mighty big feat since I have two toddlers.
 
5 Star Rating  "Human approach to the middle ages"2009-10-12
- Reviewed By User: A1IUXWPPYESSCF
This book takes place in the 1300's. Usually, books about that period can be boring. This one is not. It is fascinating and depicts the knights, earls, etc. as real people with ideas, schemes, desires, etc. Great, long book!!!!
 
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