A review by margaret45678
Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco

dark funny informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Utterly delightful! I couldn't put it down the first time I read it, and had to buy my own copy to read it again. Wide-ranging, funny, profound and encyclopedic. Like an ornate cabinet of curiosities full of strange treasures.