Curtis Wilson reviewed The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco (Harvest in translation)
It is the year 1327. Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but …
Review of 'The Name of the Rose' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
It's a murder mystery set in a 14th century Italian monastery. It's Eco's thesis on symbols and faith. It drags at times, but the whole picture is such a well constructed story that gives you a great basis to appreciate Eco's later works (which are sometimes a response to this book's success).
