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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
slow-paced
One of the most fascinating novels set in the Middle Ages. You can literally reconstruct a whole period (late Middle Ages) by reading this novel. Eco masterfully explored not only the philosophy and religion of the period, but also its art and complex social and political systems. If you speak Spanish I would recommend to read the Debols!llo edition, which has at its end all the translations from the Latin and German quotes.
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
"Tal es la fuerza de la verdad, que, como la bondad, se difunde por si misma."
"Porque la arquitectura es el arte que más se esfuerza por reproducir en su ritmo el orden del universo, que los antiguos llamaban kosmos, es decir, adorno, pues es como un gran animal en el que resplandece la perfección y proporción de todos los miembros."
"Pero hay otra magia que es obra divina, ciencia de Dios que se manifiesta a través de la ciencia del hombre..."
"Porque la ciencia no consiste solo en saber lo que debe o puede hacerse, sino también en saber lo que podría hacerse aunque quizá no debiera hacerse."
"La vida de los simples, Abbone, no esta iluminada por el saber y el sentido agudo de las distinciones, propios de los hombres sabios como nosotros. Además es una vida obsesionada por la enfermedad y la pobreza, y por la ignorancia, que les impide expresarla de forma inteligente."
"Porque la arquitectura es el arte que más se esfuerza por reproducir en su ritmo el orden del universo, que los antiguos llamaban kosmos, es decir, adorno, pues es como un gran animal en el que resplandece la perfección y proporción de todos los miembros."
"Pero hay otra magia que es obra divina, ciencia de Dios que se manifiesta a través de la ciencia del hombre..."
"Porque la ciencia no consiste solo en saber lo que debe o puede hacerse, sino también en saber lo que podría hacerse aunque quizá no debiera hacerse."
"La vida de los simples, Abbone, no esta iluminada por el saber y el sentido agudo de las distinciones, propios de los hombres sabios como nosotros. Además es una vida obsesionada por la enfermedad y la pobreza, y por la ignorancia, que les impide expresarla de forma inteligente."
This one had all the makings of a book I would usually love. Many pages, a murder mystery, some historical fiction to teach me about information I probably should know more about but don't.
I found it didn't suck me in as I anticipated. It rambled in places and felt unnecessarily long. The constant references to how people died on the stake or were banished and considered heretic for having different beliefs and embracing different ideas, although true, upset me and made the book harder to enjoy. This didn't impact on my rating per se but made it feel more like a chore to read.
The character of William was enjoyable to me. Many lovely quotes. Lots of layers with regards to various mysteries to uncover which I appreciated. I was curious about why William was portrayed as an Englishman from an Italian author. The summaries at the beginning of each chapter annoyed me at first but I came to appreciate and found I needed to help focus me.
Side note, I started reading it but mostly listened to the audiobook. I thought the narrator did a good job of the different voices and that kept me engaged. But perhaps had I read more I would have processed it differently.
Stimulating book club discussion and I'm glad I read it. I kept thinking there was a lot too it that would benefit from a re-read but I just don't see myself wanting to read this book again and I'm pretty sure I only finished it because of the meeting day deadline.
Would likely recommend to some people but probably not ever going to be my top go to recommendation. I'm interested to see how I feel about this one after a year or two
I found it didn't suck me in as I anticipated. It rambled in places and felt unnecessarily long. The constant references to how people died on the stake or were banished and considered heretic for having different beliefs and embracing different ideas, although true, upset me and made the book harder to enjoy. This didn't impact on my rating per se but made it feel more like a chore to read.
The character of William was enjoyable to me. Many lovely quotes. Lots of layers with regards to various mysteries to uncover which I appreciated. I was curious about why William was portrayed as an Englishman from an Italian author. The summaries at the beginning of each chapter annoyed me at first but I came to appreciate and found I needed to help focus me.
Side note, I started reading it but mostly listened to the audiobook. I thought the narrator did a good job of the different voices and that kept me engaged. But perhaps had I read more I would have processed it differently.
Stimulating book club discussion and I'm glad I read it. I kept thinking there was a lot too it that would benefit from a re-read but I just don't see myself wanting to read this book again and I'm pretty sure I only finished it because of the meeting day deadline.
Would likely recommend to some people but probably not ever going to be my top go to recommendation. I'm interested to see how I feel about this one after a year or two
challenging
dark
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ich habe es sehr genossen dieses Buch zu lesen. Die Geschichte nimmt so viele unerwartete Wendungung, sie gleicht fast dem Labyrinth, das sie beschreibt. Ich denke, dieses Buch wird mich noch länger begleiten.
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced