balazsberenyi

I read this book after having seen the Sean Connery film of the same name which, I have to say, is right up there in my list of favourites. I can never decide whether it is best to have senn the film first, read the book first or whether it matters. In this case it didn't really matter to my enjoyment. The film is a pretty good representation of the book and knowing the story didn't spoil it. It's not the easiest of reads - I wonder if this is related to the translation. I found it took me a while to get used to the prose and pace but once I did the story is engaging and gripping. I generally enjoy novels of a historical nature and though I am not a history buff I do like it when the authors have clearly done their research and there is plenty of historical accuracy - such that there can be. I think Eco does know about this period and the setting and the novel is all the better for that.

2022-11-14 13:35