Published by Grand Central Publishing Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
Ken Follett has another gripping and epic tale on his hands with Circle of Days! He wrote one of my favorite books, The Pillars of the Earth which left me amazed by his wonderful storytelling. I have been a fan ever since. In Circle of Days he takes on Stonehenge, one of the world’s great mysteries. In doing so he introduces readers to a vast array of characters living around 2500 BCE. Many will stand out such as Seft, a talented flint miner and Joia, a born leader and priestess who has a vision of a monument. A monument which will be made using the biggest stones in the world.
At 704 pages, this is not a fast read, but it is a captivating and gripping one! I was so immersed in the plot that I lost track of the page count and never felt this book’s length. That is a testament on Follett’s talented and gifted a storytelling. This work of historical fiction looks at the various groups of people living during that time in history. The vivid descriptions transported me to the hills, the mountains and the plains. I observed the Midsummer ceremonies, the hardships, the love, the violence, the births, the deaths, and the rising of a monument.
Wonderfully written, Circle of Days is Ken Follett’s vision of how Stonehenge was built. Once again, Follett has this reader intrigued and invested in a group of people building something that will stand the test of time. Another thing that will stand the test of time is Follett’s brilliant storytelling.
Beautifully written, riveting, and imaginative.
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
