World without End

World without end by Follet, Ken (2007) invites readers to enjoy a story about the old times written by a contemporary. Follet (2007)’s descriptions introduce ourselves into a world of love, hate, loyalty, friendship, treachery, hope and despair. However, this saga would have been easier to read if Follet (2007) had not given such a huge importance to the detailed descriptions. For example, when describing a door that was being carved, he used these words:
“She looked at the carving. There were five virgins on each side of the door, the wise ones feasting at the wedding, and the foolish ones outside, holding their lamps upside down to show that they were empty of oil. Merthin had copied the design of the old door, but with subtle changes. The virgins stood in rows, five on one side and five on the other, like the arches in the cathedral; but, in the new door, they were not exactly alike. Merthin had given each girl a sign of individuality. One was pretty, another had curly hair, one wept, another closed one eye in a mischievous wink. He had made them real, and the scene on the old door now looked stiff and lifeless by comparison” (Follet, 2007, p. 82)
Rather more significant is the technique in which the author describes characters’ intimacy. Here and again, there are many more details than necessary.
To conclude, despite the possible overuse of detailed descriptions, this book is worth to be read. I recommend it.

References
Follet, K. (2007) World without End. Oxford: UK. Macmillan