Why is this guy a NYT best-seller? The characters were 2-dimensional without strong motivation. The plot moved along, but without characters I really cared about, it wasn't very suspenseful. The events demonstrated this meager theme: if someone betrays you, give them a chance to explain.
Pillars of the Earth is supposed to be his best book. Maybe I'll give it a try. I started with this one because I read Charlie Wilson's War (after seeing the movie) and wanted to read more about the Soviet-Afghan war. I also re-read The Cardinal in the Kremlin, by Tom Clancy, and that book was much better than Lie Down with Lions.
One more note: What's up with the Penthouse Letter about two-thirds of the way through? Jesus, I did not need that!
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