Calming

Title: The Pillars of the Earth
Author: Ken Follett
Did I like it: Yes!
Should you read it: It wasn't fast but it was fulfilling.
Synopsis: Many lives are lived as a cathedral is built in the 1100's in England.

I loved this book.  It really captured me, and I felt very involved in the lives of all the characters.  I also felt that most of the characters really had depth and were well rounded people, not just text on the page.  

The premise might sound sort of cliche, you know, pick some event and describe how several people's lives intertwine around the event, bla bla bla... And yeah, thats been done, but Follett really does it well.  This felt like reading a slice of life, and I had a short but very effective history lesson in the process!

This book might frustrate newer readers because it does move along at a steady but sedate pace.  I would suggest it for anyone who loves to curl up with a good book (especially now that its cooling down outside, this is the perfect curl-up-in-bed-with-fuzzy-socks-thick-blanket-and-steaming-mug-of-hot-chocolate book.  The best part is that its huge so it really puts off that awful 'damn the book is over' feeling!)