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pero_tefi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Tal vez debería empezar a leer las introducciones mas a menudo, porque pensé que esto era un romance y es mas un misterio policiaco con rompecabezas, lo cual fue mejor. Me encanto este libro, y pienso que debería leerlo de nuevo en un futuro porque verdaderamente no lo aprecie hasta mucho después. El reto que Umberto Eco tomo, al crear una historia que es contada como traducción de otros tres escritos que no existen, y en perspectiva de personas en la época medieval es increíble. Los textos al final sobre su experiencia escribiendo este monstruo me parecieron super necesarios para entender de verdad. Verdaderamente, este es un libro que pienso todo el que se atreva a leerlo encontrara entretenido.
hilltroy99's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I'm kinda speechless.
emniy's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lynguy1's review
2.0
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco is translated by William Weaver. It is set in Italy in 1327. Brother William of Baskerville is sent to investigate the suspicions of heresy by the Benedictines in a wealthy abbey. However, when arriving at the abbey, mysterious deaths force him to turn detective.
While the story line was interesting and the descriptions of the abbey were vivid, the verbose, and flowery writing style overshadowed everything for me. There is a lot of philosophy and some wry humor, but it did not overcome the writing style for me.
I enjoy historical mysteries, but this one didn’t work for me. However, many readers have loved this book and it has won some literary awards.
I purchased a digital copy of this novel. This is my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and are not biased in any way.
While the story line was interesting and the descriptions of the abbey were vivid, the verbose, and flowery writing style overshadowed everything for me. There is a lot of philosophy and some wry humor, but it did not overcome the writing style for me.
I enjoy historical mysteries, but this one didn’t work for me. However, many readers have loved this book and it has won some literary awards.
I purchased a digital copy of this novel. This is my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and are not biased in any way.
susana_sm's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
hollireads's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
frabanzi's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Obsession