Foucault's Pendulum

epicuriusgeorge recommended this 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Excellent & dense. Stimulating & entertaining.

brotenberg recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Umberto Eco's 'Name of the Rose' is his signature novel. If you regret
there are only 300+ pages then reach for Foucault's Pendulum.

phanink recommended this 2 years, 10 months ago

If you're very clever and very well read, you'll pick up about 1/3 of the references

cameo recommended this 3 years, 3 months ago

This book is like playing in an 18th century curiosity cabinet of the occult, secrets, and paris. Absolutely delicious. This is the book Dan Brown *wishes* he could write.
Cons: Lots of "in jokes" relating to the History of Science and 16th century mysticism. A lot of the better humorous bits might elude non-historians.

stormlight recommended this 3 years, 9 months ago

Once you get into it, the plot reveals itself to be sublimely humorous. A fantastic insight into the world of self-important vanity publishing and occult studies.
Cons: The first 100 pages may take a few tries to get momentum.