The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club)
by Ken Follett
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A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett's historical masterpiece.
Abridged edition read by John Lee
Book Club Questions for The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club):
- Did Ken Follett emphasize any specific themes throughout The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club)? What do you think Ken Follett is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club)? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) reveal Ken Follett's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Ken Follett is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Ken Follett's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club):
- Did Ken Follett make persuasive arguments in The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club)? Did The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club)?
- How does Ken Follett present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Ken Follett biased within The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club)? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club) make you want to read next? Why?
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