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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
I skipped a lot of the lists, descriptions, and some of the sermons. Like Adso, I relied on William's simplified translations of conversations and events, unable to make sense of most them myself. Probably I didn't get as much out of this book as others, but I did enjoy the mysteries, both the earthly and philosophical.
The Name of the Rose might be the first tome in Dark Academia's library.
The Name of the Rose might be the first tome in Dark Academia's library.
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Excellent Novel!
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was actually recommended to me like 10 years ago and just the idea of murder mystery in a 14th century monastery, all grey bricks and tonsures, and I was like, no thanks not for me. But the book is actually really funny and colourful. My favourite parts:
- Adso absolutely cannot handle pictures. Just looking at an ornate door makes him trip absolute balls.
- When Benno was like "who wouldn't suck dick for a rare book?" Mate, I think you just want to suck dick.
- The fact it's supposed to be a silent abbey but everyone is gabbing literally all the time.
- Adso starting his writing like "I will not describe physical features because the human form is fleeting and we all begin and end as dust" and then 2 chapters later is like "Salvatore is the fugliest slut I've ever seen."
In fact, thinking of all the things I really like about this book, the characterisations are perfect. The monks are not dreary pious characters. Jorge is dramatic AF. Berenger is saucy. Aymaro loves his gossip. The Abbott loves all his ludicrous jewels. Everyone is distinct and yet very human.
It's also very dense with historical knowledge. This leaves part of the book unknowable to people who don't have as great an understanding of Medieval theology as Eco, but having done my undergrad in Religion, it was cool to pick up on the artful delivery of information.
I would recommend this book even if you're not particularly interested in the medieval period. And even, especially, you saw the movie and thought it was boring. The movie does not do the book justice. Also if you read the book you can pretend everyone just has a normal haircut.
- Adso absolutely cannot handle pictures. Just looking at an ornate door makes him trip absolute balls.
- When Benno was like "who wouldn't suck dick for a rare book?" Mate, I think you just want to suck dick.
- The fact it's supposed to be a silent abbey but everyone is gabbing literally all the time.
- Adso starting his writing like "I will not describe physical features because the human form is fleeting and we all begin and end as dust" and then 2 chapters later is like "Salvatore is the fugliest slut I've ever seen."
In fact, thinking of all the things I really like about this book, the characterisations are perfect. The monks are not dreary pious characters. Jorge is dramatic AF. Berenger is saucy. Aymaro loves his gossip. The Abbott loves all his ludicrous jewels. Everyone is distinct and yet very human.
It's also very dense with historical knowledge. This leaves part of the book unknowable to people who don't have as great an understanding of Medieval theology as Eco, but having done my undergrad in Religion, it was cool to pick up on the artful delivery of information.
I would recommend this book even if you're not particularly interested in the medieval period. And even, especially, you saw the movie and thought it was boring. The movie does not do the book justice. Also if you read the book you can pretend everyone just has a normal haircut.