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klbreyfogle 's review for:
The Prague Cemetery
by Umberto Eco
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a slog to get through, in no small part because the main character is the worst person imaginable. It took me 8 months to finish because it’s essentially 450 pages of bigoted hatred and complicated 19th century European politics.
That said, I’m glad I read it. I think the forgery, disinformation, and manipulation to cause strife is particularly relevant in today’s political climate. The plot does pick up a bit at the end, but it’s still kind of confusing to follow if you don’t know a lot about the politics of the time.
That said, I’m glad I read it. I think the forgery, disinformation, and manipulation to cause strife is particularly relevant in today’s political climate. The plot does pick up a bit at the end, but it’s still kind of confusing to follow if you don’t know a lot about the politics of the time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Genocide, Gun violence, Violence, Murder
Minor: Pedophilia