A review by ianhafer
Baudolino by Umberto Eco

adventurous challenging reflective 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

5.0

“It’s not a lie if you believe it.”—George Costanza
There’s a passage in Baudolino that’s among the most beautiful things I’ve ever read that represents a perfect nexus of character, theme, and emotional and spiritual truth.