calamari 's review for:

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

4.0

adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-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

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I loved the ending-- it was a challenge to get through but absolutely brilliant messaging. Be warned, the narrator loves to go on tirades and diatribes that are not entirely relevant unless you have a deep passion for the history of Christian sects in the 1300s Italy. However, the Totally Subtle descriptions of the gay monks were the funniest things I've ever read.