Title: The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco
When I first read it: in 1983, when it came out in English
When I first read it: in 1983, when it came out in English
This is one of those zeitgeist books. It is a historical murder mystery in an Italian monastery in 1327. It has none of those elements that scream worldwide success. He is not a famous author (it was actually his debut book), not American (Italian), not fast-paced (512 pages long), not set in modern times, and not relatable topics (biblical analysis, medieval studies, and something semiotics).
Yet, I love the book and have read it numerous times since. I am halfway through again.
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