I’m a huge fan of author Ken Follett‘s historical fiction. Especially his Kingsbridge series, starting with The Pillars of the Earth (1989).

I was excited to see he published a 2025 book set in the Neolithic period when the Stonehenge was created.

Circle of Days is set in prehistory 2500 BCE, where people are divided into tribes, their names in accordance to their roles such as miners, herders, woodlanders, and farmers.

The people meet each season at the wooden Monument for religious rites and festivities, led by priestesses.

The technology behind Stonehenge is fascinating.

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Follett is a terrific storyteller. Good v Evil. Characters whom you can cheer and despise.

It’s worth reading, for sure.

BUT I can’t call this book the equal of any of his his Kingsbridge series.

I was somewhat disappointed. There’s no need for him to write a sequel.

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