Pillars of the Earth

I have had this book on my shelf for a while, after my Grandmother told me it was one of her favorites. I decided to pick it up after her passing because it made me feel a little closer to her. I loved it. It is a behemoth book, but it reads faster than it looks like it might. I have never really read anything about the middle ages that didn't seem dim and dark, but this was vibrant and full of life, drama, fantastic characters, and of course, a cathedral. Fascinating historical novel, and a great read.