'Awkwarding brings us together' chapter: 20 pages of pithy stories of people confessing their awkward moments. I'm reading in an airport and laughing out loud. People are staring. Glorious.
I was chatting to a friend about Follett's writing, and we managed to come up with this: Follett is a master storyteller, writing engaging historical fiction, but what sets him apart is that he is able to show you how the major events and players of history could have plausibly affected the lives of ordinary people. Like the monk and boat builder and noblewoman in this story.
My colleague said this was a very good read, and I have to say that I agree. Now I really want to watch 'Passing' .
Crime historical fiction blend. I like both genres, but I'm not so sure about the blend.