The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

Umberto Eco with William Weaver (Translator)

536 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction historical mystery challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
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The year is 1327. Benedictines in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detecti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,848 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
challenging 59%
dark 52%
reflective 50%
informative 36%
adventurous 33%
tense 33%
funny 9%
sad 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 25%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 38% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

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

3.95

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