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 |
