
The Armor of Light
A Novel (Kingsbridge, Book 5)
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Narrateur(s):
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John Lee
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Auteur(s):
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Ken Follett
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The long-awaited sequel to A Column of Fire, The Armor of Light, heralds a new dawn for Kingsbridge, England, where progress clashes with tradition, class struggles push into every part of society, and war in Europe engulfs the entire continent and beyond.
The Spinning Jenny was invented in 1770, and with that, a new era of manufacturing and industry changed lives everywhere within a generation. A world filled with unrest wrestles for control over this new world order: A mother’s husband is killed in a work accident due to negligence; a young woman fights to fund her school for impoverished children; a well-intentioned young man unexpectedly inherits a failing business; one man ruthlessly protects his wealth no matter the cost, all the while war cries are heard from France, as Napoleon sets forth a violent master plan to become emperor of the world. As institutions are challenged and toppled in unprecedented fashion, ripples of change ricochet through our characters’ lives as they are left to reckon with the future and a world they must rebuild from the ashes of war.
Over thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, with this electrifying addition to the Kingsbridge series we are plunged into the battlefield between compassion and greed, love and hate, progress and tradition. It is through each character that we are given a new perspective to the seismic shifts that shook the world in nineteenth-century Europe.
Ce que les critiques en disent
"Narrated skillfully by Golden Voice John Lee, the latest Follett novel offers superb dialogue, fascinating relationships, and characters from varying religions, classes, and political perspectives. The glue that holds the audiobook together is Lee, who is adept at defining every aspect of the story. Whether he is delivering subtly nuanced tones, intensity borne of political desperation, or verbal frustration from employees who know that their bosses care not a whit about them, Lee masterfully presents each character and event, allowing personalities to emerge and highlight the struggles that eventually lead to political, personal, and business transformations." (AudioFile; winner of AudioFile Earphones Award)
"Ken Follett a master storyteller . . . His works of historical fiction have made him a legend. . . . Follett’s latest marks the end of a storytelling journey that spans a thousand years. The Armor of Light is also the final entry in his Kingsbridge series." —Jeff Glor, CBS
"We can’t stop turning the pages. . . . it is Follett’s generosity and adeptness with historical detail and nimble depictions of technical matters that set this book, like its predecessors, above mere historical melodrama." —The Washington Post
"This epic canvas holds a mélange of relationships which all work out exactly as they should while Follett brings Kingsbridge up to the Regency era." —Booklist
Disappointed. Falls short of others books in the series.
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Disappointed
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Story line
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Became boring and predictable
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Thoroughly enjoyed!
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Can’t handle the narrator…
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The story runs from 1792 to 1824.
I did not know what to expect, after reading the disappointing “Never”, but this one was much better.
The storytelling is terrific!
Although very engrossing, the characters lacked depth and they did not cause any impact.
But I liked all characters, the good and bad ones. And I enjoyed the storyline and the writing.
I read the first 47% in one sitting.
Compared to the other 4 books, this one is my least favourite.
There wasn’t anything extraordinary.
Regardless, it is very entertaining, hence my rating.
I read the hardcover and simultaneously listened to the excellent audiobook.
Hardcover (Scribner): 737 pages (divided into 7 parts and 45 chapters) - it’s size is deceiving- large margins and line spacing gives the illusion that it’s massive - it’s the shortest one, even if counting the number of words)
ebook (Kobo): 682 pages (default), 211k words
Audiobook - highly recommended - narrated by John Lee: 21.7 hours (normal speed)
Very engrossing
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Love this series
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Another fabulous story!
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The descriptions of the ongoing conflict with the French and Bonaparte is excellent- how it affects everyday life of the English finally ending with the victory at the Battle at Waterloo.
Historical details
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