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The Name of the Rose: including the Author's Postscript
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Manufacturer: Harvest Books
Author: Umberto Eco
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Manufacturer: Harvest Books
Author: Umberto Eco
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The Name of the Rose: including the Author's Postscript Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 853.914
EAN: 9780156001311
ISBN: 0156001314
Label: Harvest Books
Manufacturer: Harvest Books
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 552
Publication Date: 1994-09-28
Publisher: Harvest Books
Studio: Harvest Books
Dewey Decimal Number: 853.914
EAN: 9780156001311
ISBN: 0156001314
Label: Harvest Books
Manufacturer: Harvest Books
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 552
Publication Date: 1994-09-28
Publisher: Harvest Books
Studio: Harvest Books
Editorial Review of The Name of the Rose: including the Author's Postscript
It is the year 1327. Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but Brother William of Baskerville’s investigation is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths. Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
Customer Reviews of The Name of the Rose: including the Author's Postscript
Customer Rating: 
Review Summary: Way over rated
Review: As a mystery this book was just OK, if even that. I enjoyed Foucault's Pendulum because with that book you learned a lesson that I often think about. I was expecting something similar with this book but all I got was a book that was a pain in the rear to read and did not offer anything of substance for the effort.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: So, where's the whodunit?
Review: This book reminds me of the line "I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out." Apparently, there's a murder mystery to be found somewhere between the cover's 500 pages. The murder whodunit is actually a pretty good one if you can stand wading through the many, many -- did I say many -- arduous pages of jumbo that goes nowhere. I barely give this two stars because I realize the author does a nice job putting together the numerous philosophical conversations. My advice is to skip this book unless you're looking for an academic read and discussion.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: murder mystery masterpiece
Review: This story very much appealed to the role-playing game aficionado in me. The atmosphere felt both elaborate and decrepit with a tinge of ancient tradition. The period and location definitely played a major role in dressing the characters. As a consequence, they are left with no choice but to exhibit their true nature. Carefully planned but never felt contrived. Exquisite example of Eco handiwork.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A Conundrum Wrapped In A Paradox!
Review: The learned & scholarly author, Umberto Eco has heaped mystery upon mystery in this epic tale. This book may be considered esoteric, as it does take more of an effort to read. However, the reader shall be rewarded! The reader will learn the depravities of 14th century. He will also become apprised of examples of how the Catholic church warped the message of Jesus Christ. The book is a venerable deposit of knowledge that gives the mind a justified work-out.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: "it seemed to me a joyous workshop of learning."
Review: After finally finishing the story I am happy to have read it. The ending was strong and wrapped up the story in its entirety well. It was hard for me to follow much of the very religious-based material that the author wrote about. This caused many longer passages throughout the story to be a bit lost on me and at times I admit I struggled to press on. I would happily read another Umberto Eco novel again however, although not in the near future for his novel's depth and the required commitment can be a little daunting. This book isn't for everyone but is of an astoundingly high quality in both the historical effect as well as the prose.
Review Summary: Way over rated
Review: As a mystery this book was just OK, if even that. I enjoyed Foucault's Pendulum because with that book you learned a lesson that I often think about. I was expecting something similar with this book but all I got was a book that was a pain in the rear to read and did not offer anything of substance for the effort.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: So, where's the whodunit?
Review: This book reminds me of the line "I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out." Apparently, there's a murder mystery to be found somewhere between the cover's 500 pages. The murder whodunit is actually a pretty good one if you can stand wading through the many, many -- did I say many -- arduous pages of jumbo that goes nowhere. I barely give this two stars because I realize the author does a nice job putting together the numerous philosophical conversations. My advice is to skip this book unless you're looking for an academic read and discussion.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: murder mystery masterpiece
Review: This story very much appealed to the role-playing game aficionado in me. The atmosphere felt both elaborate and decrepit with a tinge of ancient tradition. The period and location definitely played a major role in dressing the characters. As a consequence, they are left with no choice but to exhibit their true nature. Carefully planned but never felt contrived. Exquisite example of Eco handiwork.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: A Conundrum Wrapped In A Paradox!
Review: The learned & scholarly author, Umberto Eco has heaped mystery upon mystery in this epic tale. This book may be considered esoteric, as it does take more of an effort to read. However, the reader shall be rewarded! The reader will learn the depravities of 14th century. He will also become apprised of examples of how the Catholic church warped the message of Jesus Christ. The book is a venerable deposit of knowledge that gives the mind a justified work-out.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: "it seemed to me a joyous workshop of learning."
Review: After finally finishing the story I am happy to have read it. The ending was strong and wrapped up the story in its entirety well. It was hard for me to follow much of the very religious-based material that the author wrote about. This caused many longer passages throughout the story to be a bit lost on me and at times I admit I struggled to press on. I would happily read another Umberto Eco novel again however, although not in the near future for his novel's depth and the required commitment can be a little daunting. This book isn't for everyone but is of an astoundingly high quality in both the historical effect as well as the prose.