Starring Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Matthew Macfadyen, Donald Sutherland ... "The Pillars of the Earth" is a sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against war, religious strife and power struggles which tear lives and families apart in 12th Century England. In that time, there rises a magnificent Cathedral in Kingsbridge. Against the backdrop, love-stories entwine: Tom, the master builder, Aliena, the noblewoman, the sadistic Lord William, Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, Jack, the artist in stone work and Ellen, the woman from the forest who casts a curse...Ken Follett's book, first published in 1989, has sold more than 14 million copies worldwide and has been published in more than 30 languages. You can read more about the plot and the actors in HOLLYWOOD SPY's previous story on this series.
Hmmm...I love some Rufus Sewell! He is particularly fantastic at smarmy and sexy. The kind of guy you want to treat you harshly, you know?
ReplyDeleteI read the book and enjoyed the storyline, but wasn't particularly impressed with the writing. Research was impeccable and this series sounds interesting.
Michele
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I also love Rufus :) Thanks for revealing something we maybe didn't need to know (the harsh thingy :))))))
ReplyDeleteI do agree that this book might seem better in the form of TV mini series, the visual design could give it a more intriguing and exciting tone.
This is my all time favorite book. I am very excited to see the mini series. I watched the making of on Ken Follet's website and it looks just as I imagined while reading it.
ReplyDeleteWe are also anxiously waiting to see this series on TV finally.
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