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	08/08 Blanca Nieves is currently reading: A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Vol. 4) by George R.R. Martin bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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August 12

Blanca Nieves read and liked Silvana 's review of The Name of the Rose: including Postscript to the Name of the Rose:

"What a mesmerizing (yet sometimes confusing) book. Five hundred pages, not including the introduction and post-script.

It is basically consisted of two main plots. First was the mysterious murders of monks in an Italian Franciscan abbey on the 14th ...more What a mesmerizing (yet sometimes confusing) book. Five hundred pages, not including the introduction and post-script.

It is basically consisted of two main plots. First was the mysterious murders of monks in an Italian Franciscan abbey on the 14th century, in which a former Inquisitor named William of Baskerville and his novice turned detectives to solve the murders. Second was the so-called historic meeting between Franciscan leaders (favored by the Roman Emperor) and their archenemy, representatives of the Pope John who resided then in Avignon. Organizing the meeting was actually the main duty of William.

I have to admit that my interest lies deeper in the first plot. It's just more simple. The murders were somewhat arranged in certain fashions, mimicking the prophesied events during the sounding of seven trumpets in the Apocalypse. Plus, the Abbey itself, with all its rich legacies and precious relics, holds many secrets and intrigues; with the center of attention was its amazing library that no one can enter except the librarian. The library was said to be the most complete library in Europe, contained not only teachings on the Scriptures but also those of heretics, magicians, alchemists, etc.

William of Baskerville, our monk-detective, presented a unique character with his use of logic and modern tools. His novice, Adso of Melk, well, he's your typical boyscout, but suffering from a number of delusions and inner battles (the curse of youth, perhaps). They both embarked on a fascinating adventure in the abbey, trying to solve the mystery of the library and its almost innumerable labyrinths, deciphering symbols, facing bizarre monks ranging from hostile, mysterious, frightened, excessively curious and most of all, they all have motives for killing. Most of the victims were connected to the library. Suffice to say, the murders is caused by something in the library, which should not be seen by others.

The second plot? Well, couldn't say I really understand the narratives and dialogues, since they mostly involved theological debates whether monks were allowed to be poor. The Pope said the Franciscans were heretics while the accused said the Pope was corrupt. My brain is just not strong enough for that kind of thing. I love the quarreling part though, when the monks lost their temper, because it's so damn funny.

Despite some desperate efforts from my parts to skip some pages of this book due to my lack of understanding, I still say this book has its own grandeur. Perhaps because if there's an existing library as magnificent as the one in the abbey, I shall be very interested to have to a visit there. Seduction does not always come from human flesh or splendid treasures, but also in knowledge. And sometimes it's even more dangerous.

Will I read other Eco's works? Yeah sure, why not. Next would be the Foucault's Pendulum....less "

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The Name of the Rose (Paperback)
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August 08

Blanca Nieves marked as to-read:
The Interpretation of Murder (Paperback)
by Jed Rubenfeld
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A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Vol. 4)
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion (Paperback)
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June 27

Blanca Nieves marked as to-read:
The Name of the Rose: including Postscript to the Name of the Rose (Paperback)
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February 16

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December 28

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from Daniel

02/02/2008 11:24AM

I've been to Barcelona, Blanca, but not to Valencia.

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from Jeremy

01/29/2008 10:13PM

Thanks for the friendship!

Here’s wishing you a fantastic day filled with fabulous fates, fanciful festivities, and frolicking phantom footstools.

I was wondering if you'd do me the honor of reading about my debut novel, Vacation, which recently made the Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot. Your support would mean a lot to me. If you'd like to do me this honor, feel free to vist my site here:
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Brian: Peter, those are Cheerios.

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from Adonis

01/01/2008 10:36AM

happy new year!

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from Ivan

10/08/2007 01:16PM

si caray, cuéntame, lees poesía? aparte de Luis Muñoz en España que otro poeta joven se lee más?

saludos

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from Blanca Nieves

09/24/2007 10:03AM

Hola, encantada. Es genial conocer a gente que tb esté interesada en la lectura.

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from Ivan

09/24/2007 09:35AM

Saludos pues, gracias por el add.

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