The Pillar of the Earth

The Pillars of the Earth is a historical novel by Ken Follett published in 1989 about the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, England. It is set in the middle of the 12th century, primarily during the Anarchy, between the time of the sinking of the White Ship and the murder of Thomas Becket. The book traces the development of Gothic architecture out of the preceding Romanesque architecture and the fortunes of the Kingsbridge priory against the backdrop of actual historical events of the time.
Before this novel was published, Follett was known for writing in the thriller genre. The Pillars of the Earth became his best-selling work. The book was listed at no. 33 on the BBC's Big Read, a 2003 survey with the goal of finding the "nation's best-loved book." The book was also selected for Oprah's Book Club in 2007. A sequel, entitled World Without End, was released in October 2007.
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1. Sejak Rabu lalu, 21 September 2011 perhatian saya ditarik oleh filem penuh debaran The Pillar of the Earth.

2. Filem ini ada empat bahagian yang sangat mengujakan dan ditayang secara dwi-episod Rabu dan Khamis jam 10 malam. Berakhir sudah semua empat episod pada 29 September 2011.

3. Banyak pengajaran yang terkandung dalam cerita berlatar belakangkan sejarah, agama dan kisah cinta ini.

4. Apa yang boleh saya simpulkan ialah;

a. Ketabahan hidup
b. Kemahiran modal insan yang hebat
c. Agama boleh disalah guna untuk kepentingan peribadi
d. Gila kuasa tak bawa ke mana
e. Kepentingan sejarah
f. Redha, istiqamah, pasrah dan bersyukur