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TV series · 2012 · Showcase

Is World Without End based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. World Without End is based on the book World Without End by Ken Follett (2007).

World Without End is book 2 of the Kingsbridge series.

The TV series premiered in 2012 on Showcase.

The book behind World Without End

World Without End

by Ken Follett · first published 2007 · 1014 pages · historical fiction

2007 novel by Ken Follett.

Kingsbridge: books in order

  1. The Evening and the Morning (2020)
  2. The Pillars of the Earth (1989)
  3. World Without End (2007)
  4. A Column of Fire (2017)
  5. The Armour of Light (2023)

Common questions

Is World Without End based on a book?

Yes. World Without End is based on the book World Without End by Ken Follett (2007).

Who wrote the book World Without End is based on?

World Without End was written by Ken Follett and first published in 2007.

Is World Without End part of a series?

Yes, it is book 2 in the Kingsbridge series (2 books listed below in reading order).

How long is the book?

World Without End is about 1014 pages long.

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Evening and the Morning, book 1 of World Without End. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

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