Wondering where I’ve been lately? Well, it’s the busy season at work AND I’ve been mired in a 900 page Ken Follett – a bad combination. When all is said and done, I should have passed on the Follett. I have always loved his historical fiction and thought this one would be equally enjoyable, but at this point in life, it was WAY too long. Once I got partway through, though, there was no giving up. If you are a fan of Follett, by all means take on A Column of Fire, a tale of the religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants during 1500s. But I wouldn’t grab it unless you are really ready to settle in for a LONG one.