 2008-08-20 - PAGE BURNER
After I read Pillars, I thought to myself, "no I want more," and then I found out, "hey there was more." I think this one might even surpass pillars in the emotional connections the reader makes with the characters. I finished this one in 3 days, KEN FOLLETT GIVE ME MORE!!!!!!!
 2008-08-19 - Not worth the money, or the time to read it.
I simply cannot believe that this was written by Ken Follett. Abortion, murder, sodomy, lesbianism- all involving the members of the town's convent and priory as well as its bishop? A nun, who later becomes prioress, who doesn;t believe in God? Who is allowed to simply be released from her vows after ten or so years, after taking them in the first place to prevent being burned as a witch? This same nun has an abortion, and an on again, off again affair with her long time love, has an abortion, refuses to marry him on more than one occasion, but won;t allow him to find a wife of his own? The main character's selfishness is simply appalling, even more so in that she is a religious. What anti Catholic drivel. 21st century "moral" standards transported smack dab into the middle of the 14th century. Plot was completely unbelievable and poorly written. Too much nonsense for this to be considered "historical" fiction. Fiction yes, historical, not in this life. Will not read anything by this author again, and I will now endeavor to unload this garbage on ebay. If unsuccessful at that, will simply relegate it to the trash.
2008-08-16 - Porn, tedium, tradgedy x 1111 pages
I enjoyed Pillars of the earth (POTE) so I got this eagerly.
Pillars had some pretty horrible sex scenes in it, rape, graphic details etc, but the story was good. But World without End is just porn and tedium set in the same universe. Porn, tedium, tragedy x 1111 pages
I wish I hadn't read it, I feel its ruined POTE.
I don't want to read about how semen tastes, enough already!
 2008-08-15 - World Without End
Having never read Ken Follet before, I was looking forward to reading this book. I have to say however, I was disappointed, it did not live up to what I perceived his writing to be. I thought the story line was interesting enough and appreciated the historical perspective. My main objection to the book is that Ken Follet's dialog was largely unbelievable, given the time period of the novel. His characters seemed to be thinking and verbalizing in more current day vocabulary and jargon. This detracted from the book. While I did finish the book, afterall, I bought it for my Kindle, I would be reluctant to purchase another of his books.
 2008-08-15 - good, although it lacks originality
I started reading the book some weeks ago and I have just reached its half.
The style is a lot like The Pillars of the Earth and, actually, most of the book is. More than a sequel,as they have tried to sell it, it sometimes looks like a 'repetition' of many episodes of the previous book, which in fact has nothing to do with this one--neither the characters nor the story.
In any case, I am quite enjoying reading the book and I do really like it, though sometimes the lack of originality is remarkable.
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