Circle of Days by Ken Follett, 704-page novel

Circle of Days by Ken Follett is a historical novel imagining the people and conflicts behind the building of Stonehenge. Its 704-page story follows flint miner Seft and priestess Joia as a proposed stone circle takes shape amid drought and rising tensions between communities.

At a glance

Imagines the construction of a great stone circle in the prehistoric communities of the Great Plain.
Follows flint miner Seft and priestess Joia as drought and violence challenge a shared vision.
A substantial 704-page novel, with historical detail and pacing that may divide readers.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The Stonehenge-building premise connects personal relationships with tensions among herders, farmers and woodlanders.
The Seft and Joia story offers two distinct perspectives on the proposed monument.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Title	Circle of Days
Publisher	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date	Sept. 23 2025
Language	English
Print length	704 pages
ISBN-10	1538772779
ISBN-13	978-1538772775

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	953 g
Dimensions	16.38 x 5.4 x 23.75 cm

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Customer feedback is divided on the writing style, character depth, story, historical detail and pacing. Some describe the prose as repetitive and the characters as one-dimensional, while others praise the story and find it engaging or well-paced.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in historical fiction about Stonehenge, prehistoric communities and large-scale communal projects.
Readers comfortable with a long novel and mixed reports about pacing and characterization.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a concise book or consistently praised character development and writing style.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 25,104 ratings

5 stars46%46%
4 stars29%29%
3 stars17%17%
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Customer feedback is mixed rather than uniformly positive. Some readers found the story engaging and praised its historical detail, while others considered the writing repetitive, the characters one-dimensional, or the pacing slow. For readers considering this 704-page historical novel, those differences may matter over a lengthy read. The overall rating distribution also includes substantial middle ratings, so it does not establish a single shared view of the book.

Positive themes

Some readers praise the story and find it difficult to put down.
Some readers appreciate the historical detail and pacing.

Negative themes

Some readers describe the writing as repetitive and the characters as one-dimensional.
Some readers find the storyline disappointing or the pacing slow.

Mixed feedback

Opinions vary on the story, overall quality, engagement, historical detail and pacing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Circle of Days about?

The novel imagines the people and conflicts involved in building a great stone circle. It follows flint miner Seft and priestess Joia as drought and violence strain the communities of the Great Plain.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 704 pages.

What do customers report about the story and style?

Feedback is mixed. Some readers praise the story, engagement and historical detail, while others criticize repetitive writing, limited character development, slower pacing or the storyline.