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Title: Is Ken Follett ill?
Review: As a longtime fan of Ken Follett, I find his most recent work disturbingly lightweight. Specifically, is his interest in memory loss simply that of a professional writer, or is it a personal interest necessitated by his own loss of faculties? It is difficult to reconcile this effort with previous works, such as the splendid -- indeed, writing-textbook-quality -- "The Man from St. Petersburg." Or, "Lie Down with Lions," or "Pillars of the Earth." Seriously, I had the feeling that it was written by "a loved one," who tried his or her inept best to ghost in Follett's style, but fell dismally short of the mark. I was delighted as I began, disappointed as the book progressed, then angry, and finally appalled and fearful by book's-end. Ken Follett: If you're alive and well, please let your fans know. And if you're not alive and well, will the Inept Imposter please step forward to recieve the much-deserved lashes.
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