The Pillars of the Earth

One of the best novels I've ever read and automatically makes any book Follett has written a must read. It's a historical fiction book about building a fictional cathedral in 12 century Britain, but there is so much more to this story. I've never read a book that could move me emotionally as well as Robin Hobb. Every death is a gut punch, every character you will care about deeply, and every enemy you will loathe with every fiber of your being. There is romance, there is violence, there is political/religious exploitation, drama, and tribulations from nature.

I went into this with very little knowledge of what it's about and I think everyone should as well. Just go read it and thank me later!