66 pages 2 hours read

Ken Follett

The Evening and the Morning

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett is a historical novel set from 997 CE to 1007 CE, detailing the lives of Edgar, a boat builder, Ragna, a Norman noblewoman, and Aldred, a devoted monk. Spanning political turmoil, personal loss, and resilience, their intertwined journeys explore themes of justice, leadership, and love, culminating in Ragna and Edgar's eventual union. The book contains scenes of violence and sexual assault.

Reviews & Readership

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Ken Follett's The Evening and the Morning is widely praised for its rich historical detail and compelling storytelling, offering a vivid prequel to the Kingsbridge series. Critics highlight Follett's skill in creating engaging characters and intricate plots. However, some find its length and pacing challenging. Overall, it is a captivating and immersive historical epic.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Evening and the Morning?

The ideal reader of The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett enjoys sweeping historical sagas rich in detail and complex characters. Enthusiasts of Follett's The Pillars of the Earth or Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall will find this prequel compelling, as it vividly captures the tumult and transformation of the Dark Ages in England.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Historical Fiction

Fantasy

Romance

Period

Medieval Literature / Middle Ages

Themes

Values/Ideas: Power & Greed

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Topics

History: European

History: World