irenelikesjazz 's review for:

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
4.5
challenging mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I really enjoyed this read. I wouldn’t say it’s for everyone - its prose is deeply entrenched in the period and can be quite dense - but it is so different from other historical fiction that it was a breath of fresh air. Loved the characters, loved the mystery, loved the historical conflicts. Very well written!