The Pillars of the Earth (Should You Read)

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Great book about building a Cathedral and the Town of Kingsbridge. A wonderfully crafted group of characters who jump off the page. Hope you check it out.
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[@Rajathon]

Are there anymore historical fiction books you would recommend? I really enjoyed this.

[@EveryoneWhoReadsitMustConverse]

Shogun by James Clavell is my favorite historical fiction of all time, epic. King Rat is also good by him

[@Rajathon]

@@EveryoneWhoReadsitMustConverse Sweet thanks added it to my list.

[@bookschocaholic]

Cj sansom writes phenomenal historical fiction according to my parents! They've read everything he's put out!

[@Rajathon]

Ok cool I'll check that out.

[@coly15]

The Promise of Breeze Hill by Pam Hillman. I really loved it and it's a first in a series so I hope you enjoy it as well!

[@ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace]

I've had this one on my shelves for soo long! Good to hear such a thorough review. Thank you! I don't normally read historical fiction, but the subject matter of this one sounds right up my alley.

[@Rajathon]

Same here. I picked it up because I was bored the first time and then forgot how much I enjoyed it. Enjoyed it for different reasons on my second read through.

[@ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace]

Rajathon Age definitely make a difference with books!

[@stevenmclaren2730]

One of my most favourite reads.

[@saucebistro3581]

Excellent review. This is my first video I've seen of yours and I'm actually going to start reading it this week. Earned a sub!

[@Rajathon]

Awesome let me know what you think it is a really fun book.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Pillars of the Earth is one big book I’ve been wanting to read for a very long time. Great review!

[@Rajathon]

Thanks man I really enjoyed it.

[@atlanteanxx]

It's set during a time known as 'The Anarchy' , the War of the Roses was about 300 years later

[@Rajathon]

Awesome I didn't know that. I want to do some more English history. I have visited twice and it is so intresting to me.

[@gaiaathena-books]

You make me want to re-read this book and re-read the second one (and then read the third one)! I love so many of the characters, and yes I hate the villain. I thought the building process of the church was so interesting to read about and I loved reading about Tom Builder. I also really liked Philip's perspective about how things went in the monastery.

[@Rajathon]

Yes the way Phillip attacks problems with hard work and determination makes me feel like I could accomplish anything with that attitude.

[@bookschocaholic]

The trilogy is on my TBR!! Now I'm all the more excited to read it. Got it. Planned for May!!! 😍 I also love the way you talk about books, it's a story in itself!

[@Rajathon]

Thank you. I have also read book 2 in the series and I think it is even better.

[@bookschocaholic]

@@Rajathon I hear the third is hit or miss so I'm interested to see where I fall!! I also don't know anyone who has binge read the series so I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes!

[@BookishTexan]

There are few things as enjoyable as creating something- no matter what it is. Historical Fiction Recs: WWI novels by Pat Barker Master and Commander by Patrick O’Brian

[@Rajathon]

Thank you adding them to the list now.

[@user-pf1dk5vx2l]

Good review. I am currently reading the book, although I've seen the tv adaption before, so I have an inkling as to what will happen. So far it's a little depressive, but honestly I shoulda known that since apparantly the author usually writes crime novels

[@Rajathon]

It does get pretty depressing at times. I really enjoyed the ride though.

[@FIT2BREAD]

I read it years ago before I had really become more of a reader and it made no sense that I would read this because I wasn't into historical fiction at all, Cathedrals, etc... I think the only appeal was that it was recommended and that I was craving a 1000+ page book. I was really blown away and loved it, and somehow it even made me excited and curious about architecture.. nice review

[@Rajathon]

Yeah me too. I was so impressed by the writing and characters.

[@LiteratureScienceAlliance]

I haven’t played it but there is a board game based on this book that is pretty well liked if you wanted to check that out! Glad this still stood up for you on a re-read, I don’t read a lot of historical fiction but one of my favorites is Pachinko, that one was such a fun surprise.

[@Rajathon]

I am no going to Google the game.

[@LiteratureScienceAlliance]

@@Rajathon If you get it you will have to tell me how you like it!

[@CaffeinatedCovers]

It's amazing when you see something come together. When I see a system I drew in AutoCAD get installed and built at a site, I feel a huge sense of gratification. People will rely on that system for years to come. And when it does come time to upgrade it, because things wear out and break eventually, some poor soul is going to look at my drawings one day, see my name, and wonder what on earth I was thinking about when I made one design decision or another, ha.

[@Rajathon]

Yes I used to sign my elevators for the same reason. Such a great feeling. I have been to a building where it is my elevator and wanted to tell everyone. I usually don't.

[@patothereaderdiana5501]

While I was reading this book I was like good thinks never happen to people in this book!!. I enjoyed it, as you said the characters are the best on the book. I did feel it was too long but still enjoyable.

[@Rajathon]

It was crazy long and yes it's tough for everyone.

[@ramblingraconteur1616]

Great discussion, that era of architecture is fascinating, even the pieces we receive on the cathedral in this book. In terms of historical fiction: I, Claudius by Robert Graves The Flashman novels by George MacDonald Fraser An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears

[@Rajathon]

I will add those to my list thank you. Yeah the small engineering we get in fun to think about.

[@EveryoneWhoReadsitMustConverse]

Nice bro! This one has been on my tbr shelf for a year+ picked it up quick from the library sale and didn't know anything about it. I dig how you keep your reading experiences personal and we get to hear what YOU thought/liked about it. Killer bro!

[@Rajathon]

Thanks I try to do that so my personality shows through.

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

"Seize the moments of happiness, Love and be Loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly. It is the one thing we are interested in here." ~LEO Tolstoy "Walking Distance to the River walk" ~AloysiaAndAvery, InITTogether🤗🤗

[@Rajathon]

Thanks

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

@@Rajathon Our Pleasure, ALoysiaAndAvery, InITTogether

[@krakentoagoodbook]

I didn't realize there were things about the Wars of the Roses in this. That's awesome! Speaking of Humble Bundle, did you see the Warhammer 40k bundle they currently have going?

[@Rajathon]

No I didn't I will have to go check it out. On the War of the Rose's someone told me in the comments I was wrong the setting is before the War of the Roses.

[@krakentoagoodbook]

@@Rajathon Ah, ok. That's still an interesting period of time though!

[@ElyseReadsandSpeaks]

I haven't read this one, but I watched the mini series with Eddie Redmayne and I really enjoyed it.

[@Rajathon]

I did too. It was really good. It is a super fun book.

[@Supremacy1914Universe]

Love that book. The sequel is great too.

[@Rajathon]

Yeah I think they both are really good. I just read the prequel and it is ok but not as good as the other two.

[@muuzikcollective4682]

The 973 pages is worth it. My favorite epic novel of all time. It's a universal story. Anybody can relate to any main character because it puts to light the darker aspects/thoughts that even the most "enlightened" people have. The struggle and compromise the characters go through are still relevant to date. I could go on for hours but this is all I have to say.

[@Rajathon]

Yeah I have read this multiple times and you can always get something new out of it. The characters feel very real.