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The Name of the Rose
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This is one humdinger of a book - medieval history, Gothic noir and classic whodunit rolled into one. It's very slow - but taking your time to read it slowly provides rich dividends, IMO. This is a book to be savoured.
Brother William of Baskerville - the name, as well as his appearance marks him as a sort of medieval Sherlock Holmes - is the detective par excellence, and Adso of Melk is the perfect Watson. The story unfolds in the fashion of the classic mystery. The secret, when it is revealed, is sufficiently shocking - and points a finger to a real historic puzzle.
A word of advice: please don't watch the movie before you read the book.
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PS: Umberto Eco incidentally passed away the day I originally posted this review. So let this be my tribute to a great writer.
Brother William of Baskerville - the name, as well as his appearance marks him as a sort of medieval Sherlock Holmes - is the detective par excellence, and Adso of Melk is the perfect Watson. The story unfolds in the fashion of the classic mystery. The secret, when it is revealed, is sufficiently shocking - and points a finger to a real historic puzzle.
A word of advice: please don't watch the movie before you read the book.
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PS: Umberto Eco incidentally passed away the day I originally posted this review. So let this be my tribute to a great writer.
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Feb 19, 2016 06:14AM
I've already seen the movie! :( But as I don't remember anything, I suppose I'm good to go. :P
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It is certainly more beautiful when you read it instead of watching it. And this book is one reason why I don't (view spoiler) ;)
Kavita wrote: "I've already seen the movie! :( But as I don't remember anything, I suppose I'm good to go. :P"I also saw the movie before reading the book - but it was eminently forgettable. So the book was fresh (almost).
7jane wrote: "It is certainly more beautiful when you read it instead of watching it. It is.
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Nandakishore wrote: "7jane wrote: "It is certainly more beautiful when you read it instead of watching it. It is.
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Fixed! :)
I remember liking the movie, but don't remember a single thing about the story. If the book is even better, I guess I'm in for a treat.
Matthias wrote: "I remember liking the movie, but don't remember a single thing about the story. If the book is even better, I guess I'm in for a treat."The book is infinitely more better, IMO.
One of my favorite books ever!
OMG, Eco was such an ENORMOUS presence in the intellectual world. His going is a great loss. :(
Traveller wrote: "OMG, Eco was such an ENORMOUS presence in the intellectual world. His going is a great loss. :("Tremendous loss. :(
Gautam wrote: "Great book Indeed!"Yes. :D
I'm trying to pluck up the courage to read this in the next few months. I had wondered if seeing the film first (something I usually try to avoid) might help, but I note your advice on the matter. Thanks.
Cecily wrote: "I'm trying to pluck up the courage to read this in the next few months. I had wondered if seeing the film first (something I usually try to avoid) might help, but I note your advice on the matter. ..."Don't see the film first. It concentrates more on the Gothic aspect, and ignores the fine historical nuances. The book, IMO, is much better.
Cecily wrote: "I'm trying to pluck up the courage to read this in the next few months. I had wondered if seeing the film first (something I usually try to avoid) might help, but I note your advice on the matter. ..."Nandakishore is right about not seeing the movie first.
I feel sad this author is gone. I loved his books. Time for re-reads, I think.
aPriL does feral sometimes wrote: "Cecily wrote: "I'm trying to pluck up the courage to read this in the next few months. I had wondered if seeing the film first (something I usually try to avoid) might help, but I note your advice ..."A great loss to the intellectual sphere.
My condolences and sorrow on knowing Prof. Umberto Eco's passing away; I found reading some of his novels and short stories enjoyable and inspiring.
umberto wrote: "My condolences and sorrow on knowing Prof. Umberto Eco's passing away; I found reading some of his novels and short stories enjoyable and inspiring."An irreparable loss.
God, I'd forgotten how much I loved this book! Thank you, Nandakishore!
Ivonne wrote: "God, I'd forgotten how much I loved this book! Thank you, Nandakishore!"I also loved it. :D
Hi sir,I'm currently reading this book, the telling of the story is fascinating, but I'm struggling with it due to my business with work. As much as I want to continue reading it, I feel like I'd be losing a lot if I'm not giving it my full attention. Any advice as to whether I should leave it for now or whether it gets less condensed later on?
Alhashimi wrote: "Hi sir,I'm currently reading this book, the telling of the story is fascinating, but I'm struggling with it due to my business with work. As much as I want to continue reading it, I feel like I'd..."
You want to take this one really slowly, savour it, research the historical nuances - then only will you derive the full benefit.
