A fascinating journey to the Middle Ages that follows an ambitious architectural project of a cathedral and the lives and adventures of many people — both historical and fictional — that end up involved with it.
Positive: | Negative: |
Interesting, likable characters | A few historical inaccuracies here and there |
Surprisingly captivating plot | Not really the deepest book you’ll ever read |
Multilayered, epic story | |
Enlightening on 12th century England |