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Is Foucault's Pendulum a difficult read?
Tobias Somewhat. You don't have to understand all, or even most, of the references to enjoy the book. You probably have to find them fascinating, but if you …moreSomewhat. You don't have to understand all, or even most, of the references to enjoy the book. You probably have to find them fascinating, but if you don't find the topic of a book interesting, why read it at all? I was nineteen when I read it first time and I thoroughly enjoyed it. (less)
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Foucault’s Pendulum
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