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I received these letters in February 2005, and thought you would enjoy them as much as I did ...

From: Thorkild Bruhn
On: Wednesday, February 2, 2005

Dear Ken
I read 'Hornet Flight' as the first of your books. Until the last page, I thought you where a Dane or had Danish relations. My deepest respect for the many typical Danish details you brought into the book. What research!

Thorkild Bruhn
Denmark

From: Dmitry Popenko
On: Thursday, February 3, 2005

Dear Mr. Follett!
I'm just writing you to say a great thanks for your brilliant novel 'The Modigliani Scandal'. I am 19 and I am very interested in fine arts, that's why I got much pleasure out of reading it! This is a real true-to-life book. I'm waiting for some new things connected with arts, describing human relations at the same time from you.

Best regards,
Dmitry
Russia

From: Senthil Sivasubramanian
On: Thursday, February 3, 2005

Dear Ken
Mostly I have enjoyed your novels where the plot is based on period subjects. Your descriptions are vivid paying careful attention to details. Also I like your books mostly where you venture to bring out the human emotions that underplay your characters. I usually read whenever I could lay my hands on one.

Senthil
India

From: Brian Knobbe
On: Thursday, February 10, 2005

Dear Ken
Your books have made me enjoy reading. I haven't read for enjoyment ever before. I picked up the 'Eye of the Needle', that my dad bought years ago, and I have already finished nine more novels since September of 2004. Thank you for bringing the love of reading into my life.

Sincerely,
Brian J Knobbe
United States

From: Barb Tiffin
On: Saturday, February 12, 2005

Dear Ken
Absolutely thrilled to learn that your are writing a sequel to 'Pillars of the Earth'. It is perhaps one of the best books I have read, in fact I think I have read it at least three times and each read is as good as the first. Thank you. Read whiteout in two days – a real page turner. In fact I had to go back later and re-read at a reasonable pace. I have read all your books and eagerly await new publications. Thanks,

Barb
Canada

From: Eros
On: Friday, February 18, 2005

Hi Ken,
I just finished your 'Pillars of the Earth' and I've been simply flabbergasted for the intensity and beauty of this masterpiece. I have also to praise 'Eye of the Needle', which I read in 1985, 'A Place Called Freedom', and now I'm reading' Hammer of Eden'.

Since 'Eye of the Needl'e I always liked the way you write. In the introduction of 'Pillars' you thanked us Italians for always supporting you, and as an Italian I wish to tell you that you're very welcome.

Also the 'Third Twin' has been a very well built story with all the plot behind keeping the suspense til the end of the book. After reading the book I also watched the telly version of 'Third Twin' and sincerely I think the telly version has been too simplicistic, and the same for the telly version of 'Eye of the Needle'.

Eros
Ireland

From: Jack
On: Saturday, February 19, 2005

Ken
You are an amazing author but I guess you get told that a thousand times. I had never read any of your books until a couple of weeks ago, and now I've already read eight! What I particularly like is your development of "grey" characters. Even your villains are not totally black; you make an effort to make them comprehensible, if not forgivable.

I also like the fact that you are not as right-winged as many of your literary colleagues. It was not surprising to me when I found this website and discovered that you're married to a member of the Labour Party. I know I'm biased politically, but it seems to this 54 year-old that your head is in the right place!

Jack
Canada

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