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A review by technically_direct
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Frankly I think more novels should have a lengthy postscript discussing why certain choices were made and getting into the weeds on literary theory. It's fun!
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexual content