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.
A wonderful, distinctive tale. Although it has the deep research of a historical novel, it's really a detective story.
Must be ready for deep literary devices though: page-long descriptions and passages in actual Latin.
The different levels this book operates on coming together in the end is incredible. It can be difficult to read some of the debates, but you are well rewarded for taking the time to understand them.
