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First published in 1980, The Name of the Rose became an international sensation, beguiling readers around the world with its mix of history, humor, and intellectual heft. This beautifully designed modern edition, illustrated with exclusive original drawings created by Umberto Eco, will enchant a new generation of readers and entice old fans to ...
An international sensation and winner of the Premio Strega and the Prix Médicis Etranger awards, this enthralling medieval murder mystery "explodes with pyrotechnic inventions, literally as well as figuratively" (The New York Times) The year is 1327.
Nov 29, 2022 · This October, The University Library's Really Popular Book Club will discuss Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose is a historical murder mystery set in 1327. It follows the story of Fransiscan Friar William of Baskerville and novice Adso of Melk as they attempt to solve a series of murders in a Northern Italian monastery.
- The Rose Code Synopsis
- 10 Prompts: The Rose Code Book Club Questions
- Selected Reviews For The Rose Code
- Books Like The Rose Code
(We always chose to provide the publisher synopsis because we feel that it’s worthwhile to discuss whether the official book description actually squared with your experience of the book.) The Rose Code, Kate Quinn 1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, w...
These questions have been tailored to this book’s specific reading experience, but if you want more ideas, we also have an article with 101 generic book club questions. 1. In the author’s notes, she explains some of what was fact and what was fiction in the book. Did any part of these revelations surprise you? Did you know anything about Bletchley ...
“An interesting read that was well researched! I hadn’t read about this exact topic before. The novel had a good mix of history, romance, and mystery. I liked the three main female protagonists and their unique stories! I thought that the two timelines were equally interesting and progressively intertwined […]” “This could have been such a good boo...
We’re listing a few pics below, but if you want more, we’ve got a whole article suggesting 10 books like The Rose Code, which key in on the time period, setting, character arc or themes. And if you really like Kate Quinn, we’ve also got a discussion guide for The Diamond Eye. If you’re mad for historical fiction with war themes, we also have discus...
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The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco - Marginalia. Hello all. This post is for marginalia - anything you've highlighted, quotes you love, phrases that you found thought-provoking, connections you've made, random thoughts, etc. Basically, this is a spot for a brain dump as we read along.
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This was my first book club and all the discussions helped me have a deeper understanding of the book! I've borrowed a copy of the DVD and looking forward to seeing the movie interpretation of the book.
This Study Guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Name of the Rose.
