I chewed my way through this book (pardon the pun) with lightning speed. I identified with the main character in many very sad ways, but was also very thankful that I never had it as bad as she did. And the ending is all worthwhile and very very inspiring. Talk about your underdog!

This is my favourite book of all time. I recently re-read it and loved the experience all over again. It was a totally different experience once you knew that end of it. If you haven't read this book, I would recommend that you make it a top priority - you won't regret it.

And there is supposed to be talk of a movie. Sigh. :( I may just elect to not watch it so that it doesn't get spoiled for me.

Would love to say that I will read this in its entirety as I know how much blood, sweat and tears went into it, but ... it's way beyond my realm of comprehension! Dan is my smartest friend. :)

That being said, from what I gathered by looking at the book jacket, this is a unique book that not only points out the issues of a globalized world, but actually takes a stab at presenting some solutions!! How novel.

Book is not exactly what I expected, but then again, I am not sure what I expected from a book about a real person who lived and died in solitude. One of those rare cases where the movie was better than the book. I have also been reading this for an embarrassing amount of time. I should really bring it back to the library. Especially since I already got my overdue notice. Gulp.

STRUGGLING through this 1000 page tome. I absolutely adored the Pillars of the earth when I was a teenager. The sequel? Not so much. I am finding the plot to be far too contrived to the point that Follett actually creates absurd meetings between characters and forces them into incredibly awkward dialogue in order to make sure that the reader has been following his fairly outrageous and unlikely plot.

Why am I still reading it, you ask? Good question ... I need to give it UP! So many other good books out there.