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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I had seen the movie, so the whole time I was reading this I imagined me (Adso) and William (Sean Connery) roaming about the grounds. It really is brilliant. The only other Eco I've read is Foucault's Pendulum, which I probably liked more. If I could go back I'd have not watched the movie first...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I know this novel is supposed to be considered a masterpiece of suspense, intrigue, and prose. And, I know that I'm suppose to worship the genius behind such a literary tour-de-force. But, I found this book boring, uneventful and painful to finish. Prehaps the original untranslated version in...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“One of the only mysteries I ever liked. I always want to see the labyrinth when I go to places. ”
Anna wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love this book. I can see why the idea that Eco plagerized it has some traction, because it's not much like his other writing. Except the list porn.”
Raq W wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I know this novel is supposed to be considered a masterpiece of suspense, intrigue, and prose. And, I know that I'm suppose to worship the genius behind such a literary tour-de-force. But, I found this book boring, uneventful and painful to finish. Prehaps the original untranslated version in Italian is better. Oh well, to each their own.
Linda M wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“A brilliant, but complicated who done it! And the film did do the book justice..”
Reki wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“El nombre de la Rosa es uno de los mejores relatos de suspenso. A pesar de esclarecer el crimen, la obra describe muy bien la cotidianida de los bibliotecarios y archivistas de la Edad Media, por lo que es una obra de lectura obligada para los interesados en libros, bibliotecas e historia de la lectura.”
Archibibliotics wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“this book was amazing... i read it back in high school and it was one of the first mysteries i read where i felt like i learned something while i read it... it was also one of the first mysteries that truly had an ending that surprised me. i felt like it was well written and exciting. still one of my favorites... the ending is brilliant!”
Jenn W wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Imaginé con perfecta claridad la vida en un monasterio. Muchísima información interesante, aunque con algunos pasajes tediosos.”
Siluvana wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The year is 1327….a fierce power struggle is taking place between the newly elected Pope, John the XXII, and Louis the Bavarian, newly elected King of the Holy Roman Empire, over the theology of Jesus. Brother William of Baskerville is dispatched by the Pope to investigate allegations of heresy made against Franciscan Monks. His mission changes however when upon his arrival at the monastery he is informed of the mysterious death of one of the order’s members just days before. Thus William, at the Abbot’s request, must turn detective to solve this crime. William possesses a wry sense of humor and an exceptional deductive ability, which he will need in order to solve this mystery. With the help of his scribe, Adso, William searches deep into the secrets of the abbey and their mysterious library, to which only a privileged few are allowed admission and where secrets are protected at any cost.
Jud H wrote this review Friday, October 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco is one of the most interesting and well-written murder mysteries that I have read in years. Eco has done a fabulous job of creating a two-man team that truly rivals Doyle’s Holmes and Watson. What really stands out is Eco’s ability to set up the main plot with an authentic description of the theological battles which enveloped the early Church. Division theology is as common now as it was then, the difference being we no longer sentence people to death for disagreeing with us. My favorite parts were the long and at times ridiculous debates the monks had over such mundane topics as why Jesus slept in Bethany while visiting Jerusalem. This book gets two thumbs up in my opinion and I only wish Eco had turned this into a series.
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“one of the best historical detective novels ever. never heard of such crimes in a monastery before this. engaging, challenging.”
ben s wrote this review Thursday, October 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
