Once you finish the PDF, you will want more. Ken Follett has built a six-book series (The Kingsbridge Series) that spans 400 years.
Here is the reading order (with the original Pillars highlighted): the pillars of the earthpdf
If you enjoyed the PDF of Pillars, you will likely want the PDFs of the sequels. Budget accordingly. Once you finish the PDF, you will want more
The novel is set against the backdrop of a real historical period known as The Anarchy (1135–1153). Following the death of King Henry I, England descends into chaos as his nephew, Stephen, and his daughter, Matilda, wage a brutal civil war for the throne. If you enjoyed the PDF of Pillars ,
Follett uses this chaotic backdrop masterfully. The instability of the crown filters down to the local level, affecting the priory of Kingsbridge. The struggle to build the cathedral becomes a metaphor for the struggle to create order and beauty in a world defined by violence and lawlessness.
Author: Ken Follett Published: 1989 Genre: Historical Fiction