Host: Christa Williams
Book: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Meeting Date: Retreat (January 30, 2009)
Metting Time: TBD
Meeting Location: Noma's Vacation Home-Tortuga(Pioneer, CA)
Synopsis
Set in 12th-century England, the narrative concerns the building of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. The ambitions of three men merge, conflict and collide through 40 years of social and political upheaval as internal church politics affect the progress of the cathedral and the fortunes of the protagonists.
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The Pillars of the Earth
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Just wondering who will be attending the Book Club retreat on the weekend of january 30th?
How's everyone doing with the book, i am about one-fifth the way through - only have one month to finish!
Better get started Vanessa!!!
janet
I'll definitely be there at the retreat. I've already started working on the games. I hope everyone has a good memory.
I'm almost done with the book. I'm in the last section. For those of you who haven't started though, get to reading... it's longer than you realize.
Don't worry about me. I plan on finishing the book in Cabo. If not, I'll just ask Joel what happens. Kidding, kidding...
Oh and of course I'll be at the retreat. I may be bringing Beau.
I finished the book in 3 days. I read it from early morning to late at night. I couldn't put it down. I loved it! I'll be at the retreat!
V, I left you a message. Are you going to organize the food again?
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE RETREAT - I HAVE A FEELING I WILL NOT BE DONE WITH MY BOOK. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO READ ALITTLE ALMOST EVERYDAY AND I AM ONLY 1/3 THROUGH (300+ pages).
SINCE VANESSA WILL BE OUT OF THE COUNTRY - JENNY AND I WILL TRY TO KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THE WEATHER. IF THERE IS SNOW (HOPEFULLY) WE WILL NEED TO CARPOOL - 4 WHEEL DRIVE CARS!
HAPPY READING! JANET
I hope you're all enjoying the book! I just finished it this past weekend. It was SO, SO, GREAT!! I can't wait to talk about it.
I'm really looking forward to the retreat!
I'm not sure I'll finish. I'm only a third of the way through. It's good, but it's not captivating. I wish it would be more captivating. Oh well. Noma's don't forget we need your aerobed.
I actually really loved this book. For those who did not finish it, you're missing out. I disagree with Vanessa in that I found the story to be very captivating. I can't wait to talk about it. Good choice Christa.
I finished the book this past week and overall I'll say I liked it. Although there is/was a lot worth discussing. It's a heartbreaking story, which broke my heart in a different way EVERY single chapter, but it was a page turner. Well, it became a page turner after about 300 pages. It was also the most graphic book I've ever read, and I could have done without some of the detail. Those of you who read it know exactly what I mean.
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