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novelyon's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
boring_bookkeeper_80's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
andresvk's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A truly great exploration of the medieval imagination. As a piece of historical fiction, it never felt like a modern perspective on historical events, but rather like an earnest attempt to show the world through the eyes of people at the time, even if it must be done through lies. After all, those lies make up reality just as much as they twist it.
Maybe this was not as good as The Name of the Rose, but I liked it more. It's a messier book, but you can see how much fun Eco had with it and I was happy to come along for the ride.
Maybe this was not as good as The Name of the Rose, but I liked it more. It's a messier book, but you can see how much fun Eco had with it and I was happy to come along for the ride.
snarkoman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
marmarta's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
watsy17's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ottoyvgi's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0