Honestly came here to see if my tastes had changed or if everyone agreed this is sub-par. It definitely looks like the later.
I love most Ken Follet books, but this one was a big let down.
Characters: Poorly developed and totally forgettable. I didn’t care about any of the protagonists and even the main antagonists were boring.
Plot: Every time I thought something was going to develop, it didn’t. It felt like lots almost happened but nothing actually did.
Writing: Classic Follet, no complaints
Super disappointing overall, hope Follet gets his groove back