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Violence
A lot
The Black Death depicted; battle violence; some brutal scenes
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit sexual content; sexual violence and coercion by powerful men
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking in medieval setting
Emotional Intensity
Some
Explores power, corruption, resilience, and the slow progress of justice
What this book is about
Follett's sequel to The Pillars of the Earth follows Kingsbridge through the 14th century — the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War with France, and the upheaval of the Church. New generations of builders, healers, merchants, and villains recapitulate and extend the themes of its predecessor in another massive, gripping medieval epic.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual coercion and rape by powerful antagonists
Graphic depictions of the Black Death
Violence and battle throughout
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