The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1) by Ken Follett
Published 2007 · 370,000 words · about 21 hours at an average pace · Historical Fiction, Epic Fiction, Medieval Fiction
How hard is The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1) to read?
The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1) scores 3.0 out of 10 for difficulty, making it relatively accessible.
- Vocabulary complexity: 3.5 out of 10
- Sentence structure: 3.0 out of 10
- Abstract concepts: 3.2 out of 10
- Information density: 5.0 out of 10
Literary standing
The Pillars of the Earth (Kingsbridge, #1) holds a literary regard score of 4.3 out of 10 on ReadingRate, reflecting its canonical status, critical acclaim, and influence.