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From: chuqui@nsc.UUCP (Chuq Von Rospach)
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Subject: Name of the Rose
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Date: Thu, 28-Mar-85 00:59:32 EST
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I haven't seen this book mentioned in here, but I've finally gotten around
to reading the book 'Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. This is a
translation of an Italian book, and is the story of the solution of a
series of murders in an Abbey in the 14th century. Translations are
extremely hard to do right, but I was very pleasantly surprised by this
book--it honestly reads like it was written in English, a real tribute to
both the author and the translator. It is an extremely good book, and has a
very good feel for the life of a religious organization during that time of
unrest. The book revolves around the religious life, but it isn't really a
religious book-- it is a mystery book.

The basic plot is this: various rival factions are to meet at the abbey to
discuss what it will take to get the Pope and the rival leaders together to
discuss the situation. As they are waiting for the other party, a series of
murders occur. Are they trying to ruin the talks? Is something else going
on? The answers must be found, and found they are. This is not an easy book
to read-- as a mystery is ranks with the best Sayers for complexity and
quality, so read it when you are looking for something to think about.

Highly recommended.

chuq
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