Jules reviewed The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco (Harvest in translation)
Review of 'The Name of the Rose' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
One of those books that leaves you suspecting you would have enjoyed it a lot more if you were rather cleverer.
611 pages
English language
Published Aug. 13, 1984
A 14th-century ex-Inquisitor investigates murder at a monastery and finds mysteries within mysteries. Eco's masterwork of literary genius is a fascinating and challenging read.
One of those books that leaves you suspecting you would have enjoyed it a lot more if you were rather cleverer.