Ken Follett
Ken Follett
b. 5 June 1949 · From United Kingdom, citizen of France38
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Ken Follett is a Welsh author of thriller and historical fiction. Born in Cardiff in 1949, he worked as a newspaper reporter and then in publishing before his breakthrough as a novelist with the spy thriller Eye of the Needle (1978). He is best known for the Kingsbridge series, which began with The …
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What is Ken Follett's most famous work?
Ken Follett is widely recognized for his historical fiction, particularly "The Pillars of the Earth," which is a monumental work set in medieval England focusing on the building of a cathedral.
In what order should I read Ken Follett's Kingsbridge series?
The Kingsbridge series should be read in chronological order of the historical periods they cover: "The Pillars of the Earth," followed by "World Without End," then "A Column of Fire," and finally "The Evening and the Morning."
Are there any film or TV adaptations of Ken Follett's books?
Several of Ken Follett's novels have been adapted into films and television series, including "The Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End," which were both produced as miniseries.
Does Ken Follett write under other names?
Early in his career, Ken Follett published some thrillers under the pseudonyms Simon Myles and Martin Martinsen.