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579 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099466031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 29 June 2011
Description
Who is killing monks in a great medieval abbey famed for its library - and why? Brother William of Baskerville is sent to find out, taking with him the assistant who later tells the tale of his investigations. Eco's celebrated story combines eleme...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,137 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 51%
reflective 50%
informative 35%
adventurous 33%
tense 33%
funny 9%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 39% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, MurderModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, SuicideMinor
Misogyny, Torture, Animal death
579 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099466031
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 29 June 2011
Description
Who is killing monks in a great medieval abbey famed for its library - and why? Brother William of Baskerville is sent to find out, taking with him the assistant who later tells the tale of his investigations. Eco's celebrated story combines eleme...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,137 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 51%
reflective 50%
informative 35%
adventurous 33%
tense 33%
funny 9%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 39% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, MurderModerate
Homophobia, Sexual content, SuicideMinor
Misogyny, Torture, Animal death