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The Name of the Rose

The Name of the Rose

by Umberto Eco

5,863

Total Points

#131

4.08 (12 reviews)
Pages
536

In 1327, Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Bakersville arrives to investigate. His delicate mission is overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths that take place in the same number of days, and Brother William must turn detective to sort things out.

Reader Reviews (12)

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Ninett

May 5th, 2019

forline

Dec 31st, 2017

Read this in 1986---loved it!

Aaron Sztrakoniczky

Jan 12th, 2017

Wonderful plot frome the beginning to the end!

bdubransky

Feb 26th, 2016

bryanoz

Jul 1st, 2015

funkygman007

Mar 11th, 2015

willoyd

Dec 30th, 2014

Anca

Nov 27th, 2014

Fede

Feb 20th, 2014

lanigan

Feb 15th, 2014

Arctvrus

Oct 7th, 2013

Great story, Eco really knows how to write an historical book and an entretaining novel

aola

Jul 21st, 2013