visceral level
. This is one of them. I first had the pleasure of readingthis book about five years ago and, while I found it a difficult read at the time, it captivated me. This novel is one of the greatest achivements in the history of literature. It is compelling, funny, heartbreaking, exciting, and surprisingly educational.
I have just recently begun listening to this book on CD as I drive to and from work and even though I know the story as well as I know any other I am still riveted by the characters, plots, and subplots to the point that it is like I never read the book in the first place. Few books have that effect with me, and I know that I will be able to read this book forever and never lose that feeling.
It was kind of funny to learn that this book is the most recent addition to Oprah's book club. I find it funny because the book has been out for twenty years and found it's initial audience through word of mouth. In its initial run it was never a bestseller in the states but now because Oprah has read it, it suddenly finds itself in that position.
Now I don't trust Oprah any farther than I can throw her but I have to admit it gives me a sense of comfort to know that this book will now be enjoyed by millions of people who would probably never have even heard of it if not for the big O.
The best part is that after twenty years Mr. Follett has seen fit to publish a sequel called World Without End. I can't wait to read it.
Take it from me, if you want a classic story of love, loss, betrayal, murder, political intrigue, and historical accuracy, written at a level few have been able to accomplish since Shakespeare, pick this book up. You will soon be casting the movie in your head.
Til we meet again,
Paul.
P.S. For those of you who have already read this book how's this for a cast.
Tom Builder- Gerard Butler
Ellen- Kate Blanchett
Jack Jackson- Rupert Grint
Waleran Bigod- Christian Bale
Prior Philip- Ewan Mcgregor
Aliena- Emma Watson
William Hamleigh- Tom Felton (a.k.a Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter movies)
Alfred- James Mcavoy
Richard- Daniel Radcliffe
2 comments:
I figured it out. Bigod should be played by the guy who plays Hodges on CSI! He would totally be the right person. He's smarmy, a complete suckup and is only interested in his own career. Plus he has the skinny ass, hawk nosed look that I picture for Waleran.
ok I have never read this book, cause well... I don't read. But a sure fire way to get me to see this movie is to cast Ewan McGregor. And let me tell you if you cast Ewan McGregor and Christian Bale I'd be there opening night. :D
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