The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett is a captivating historical fiction novel set in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. The book takes you on a thrilling journey of politics, religion, love, and war with well-developed characters that keep you engaged till the last page. Published by Penguin Publishing Group in 1990, the mass-market paperback format makes it easy to carry around at 6.9 inches in length, 4.2 inches in width, and weighing 16.8 ounces. The book has 1024 pages and is written in English, making it accessible to a broader audience. The narrative type is fiction, and it covers several genres, including sagas, thrillers/suspense, and historical fiction. The description of the book is incomplete without mentioning the author, Ken Follett, who is known for his exceptional storytelling skills.