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ottoyvgi's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evgeorge's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
aliceboule's review
4.0
As whimsical as it is serious, Umberto Eco is clearly a master at work in this novel. The author manipulates historical fact and latin as though they were his own, and, in doing so, weaves an incredible captivating story.
alfsan's review
4.0
good read, quite historical and interesting, funny and witty as eco always delivers
beautifulminutiae's review against another edition
All the casual mentions of sexual encounters and rape were giving me the ick, so I decided to quit while I was ahead
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, and Rape
ursineultra's review against another edition
5.0
If reality is illusion, I am fortunate Eco is real.