The Pillars of the Earth

The kind of epic novel that leaves you exhausted by the time you finish it. I thought the characters were well written, particularly Prior Phillip. Follett has obviously avoided using language of the period and this makes it an easy read (other than the length!). I found the descriptions of the cathedral building interesting and well researched. I did notice my reading slowing towards the last third, but it did pick up again and I rushed to finish it.