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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Es genial como está presente el misterio. En una parte porque se parece a un policial y en otra parte porque el ambiente de la abadía te da esa impresión de que hay muchas cosas ocultas. Es uno de esos libros que te hacen meter en su propio mundo.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My history teacher recomanded this book when I was 9th grade and it has been one of my favourites ever since. It has history, arth, mistery, morals and I am looking forward to read it again. ( Read it 3 times before.)
One of the first books I read by Eco was The Name of the Rose, and it certainly made me hold the author in high regard. Being a lover of thrillers, I deeply appreciated the novel, which, with its medieval setting, makes the story feel both distant and yet surprisingly close to our everyday life. The abbey and the monks, described with impeccable detail, are certainly far from our current reality, but they provide a historical backdrop for theological and philosophical questions that still interest hundreds of scholars today.
I especially appreciated how the mystery plot involving the murders isn’t entirely separate from what I believe to be the true focus of the book. The issue of the papal residence in Avignon and the conflicts with both the emperor and the various monastic orders over the Church’s wealth is the real crux of the narrative, as it raises questions about lifestyles and personal choices that remain relevant today. The motives behind the murders are not too distant from these broader concerns.
Although the main character is Adso, through whom we learn of the events—as if he were writing a memoir in his old age—the real narrative focus is on William. Adso represents the reader, trying to gather the clues along the way and connect them in order to solve the mystery, but the real detective is William. Like Adso, we look to him to hear the possible solution, hoping it aligns with our own theories. The elderly Franciscan monk is undoubtedly a fascinating character, embodying both human flaws and virtues. He comes across as remarkably clever and observant, almost omniscient, but it's precisely his human flaws—like pride or arrogance—that make him more relatable and realistic.
Through William, the book delivers its most insightful reflections and speeches on life and truth, deception and manipulation, from both the powerful and the humble. He is an authoritative figure who also embodies the spirit of a teacher and a father—ready not only to correct but also to forgive.
The descriptions of the abbey are truly spectacular. The detail allows you to vividly picture the frescoes Adso admires, and the architectural elements are so precisely laid out that it feels as though the abbey could actually exist. The best description, in my opinion, is that of the library, with all its rooms; even without a drawing, you can clearly picture its layout as if you were looking at a floor plan.
The Name of the Rose is truly a remarkable novel, where the historical backdrop intertwines with everyday reality and mystery, becoming an integral part of the plot and forming the central framework from which the action unfolds.
I especially appreciated how the mystery plot involving the murders isn’t entirely separate from what I believe to be the true focus of the book. The issue of the papal residence in Avignon and the conflicts with both the emperor and the various monastic orders over the Church’s wealth is the real crux of the narrative, as it raises questions about lifestyles and personal choices that remain relevant today. The motives behind the murders are not too distant from these broader concerns.
Although the main character is Adso, through whom we learn of the events—as if he were writing a memoir in his old age—the real narrative focus is on William. Adso represents the reader, trying to gather the clues along the way and connect them in order to solve the mystery, but the real detective is William. Like Adso, we look to him to hear the possible solution, hoping it aligns with our own theories. The elderly Franciscan monk is undoubtedly a fascinating character, embodying both human flaws and virtues. He comes across as remarkably clever and observant, almost omniscient, but it's precisely his human flaws—like pride or arrogance—that make him more relatable and realistic.
Through William, the book delivers its most insightful reflections and speeches on life and truth, deception and manipulation, from both the powerful and the humble. He is an authoritative figure who also embodies the spirit of a teacher and a father—ready not only to correct but also to forgive.
The descriptions of the abbey are truly spectacular. The detail allows you to vividly picture the frescoes Adso admires, and the architectural elements are so precisely laid out that it feels as though the abbey could actually exist. The best description, in my opinion, is that of the library, with all its rooms; even without a drawing, you can clearly picture its layout as if you were looking at a floor plan.
The Name of the Rose is truly a remarkable novel, where the historical backdrop intertwines with everyday reality and mystery, becoming an integral part of the plot and forming the central framework from which the action unfolds.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Libro increible. Ambiente del que me gusta monastico. Se nota la oscuridad en cuanto lo lees. Se pasa un poco con las descripciones y a veces con el tema de las herejias. Sino, seria un 5 porque a nivel misterio y asesinato es perfecto