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**KlaraNovikoffa** · 12-08-2008, 04:57 AM

I read it a few monthes ago and loved it.Even if at time one get lost in intricate cross references,the tone and the plot kept putting one back on track.

I appreciate your sharing your thoughts on the book, Thomas. I haven't ever read any of Eco's work before; however, having heard him give a lecture in person, I'm expecting his writing to reflect the intellectual and learned man I heard speak. I also had the chance to meet him briefly. He doesn't speak English well. Thus, I was unable to communicate with him very successfully. I am most anxious to familiarize myself with his work, however. I realize what an important author he is and feel it is incumbent upon me to read one of his novels. I believe I remember Foucault's Pendulum being on your list of favorite books, Thomas. So, that means that two people at this forum whose tastes I respect--you and Stewart--have included Foucault's Pendulum on your list of favorites. Thus, how can I possibly pass up the chance of reading it?

I can easely imagine a re-read better for the terrain being a bit prepared then,having ones marks to focus more one quality of the writting instead of not getting astray.

This is the great thing about re-reading a book, particularly one that is somewhat intricate. You notice things that escaped you the first time. Moreover, you come to the book knowing exactly what to expect. So, there are no surprises in store for you.

I also liked the deep ironie of Eco about his own work.The interest of studies and research but the frailty of interpretation.The fact that all those highly instructed peoples run after chimeric clues.The adictiveness of the search in itself. The main difference betwin Eco and Brown is there,and the fact that Brown style is much closer to Dick Francis.

I haven't ever read Dan Brown. To be candid, I haven't any interest in reading him, either. I could see, from glancing through Foucault's Pendulum and reading the description of the story, that it might have some things in common with The DaVinci Code. However, I daresay that the difference between the quality of writing would make any profound comparisons erroneous.

Thanks,
Titania

PS I haven't ever read any Dick Francis, either.

12-08-2008, 04:57 AM	#14
KlaraNovikoffa Join Date Oct 2005 Location USA Posts 430 Senior Member	I read it a few monthes ago and loved it.Even if at time one get lost in intricate cross references,the tone and the plot kept putting one back on track. I appreciate your sharing your thoughts on the book, Thomas. I haven't ever read any of Eco's work before; however, having heard him give a lecture in person, I'm expecting his writing to reflect the intellectual and learned man I heard speak. I also had the chance to meet him briefly. He doesn't speak English well. Thus, I was unable to communicate with him very successfully. I am most anxious to familiarize myself with his work, however. I realize what an important author he is and feel it is incumbent upon me to read one of his novels. I believe I remember Foucault's Pendulum being on your list of favorite books, Thomas. So, that means that two people at this forum whose tastes I respect--you and Stewart--have included Foucault's Pendulum on your list of favorites. Thus, how can I possibly pass up the chance of reading it? I can easely imagine a re-read better for the terrain being a bit prepared then,having ones marks to focus more one quality of the writting instead of not getting astray. This is the great thing about re-reading a book, particularly one that is somewhat intricate. You notice things that escaped you the first time. Moreover, you come to the book knowing exactly what to expect. So, there are no surprises in store for you. I also liked the deep ironie of Eco about his own work.The interest of studies and research but the frailty of interpretation.The fact that all those highly instructed peoples run after chimeric clues.The adictiveness of the search in itself. The main difference betwin Eco and Brown is there,and the fact that Brown style is much closer to Dick Francis. I haven't ever read Dan Brown. To be candid, I haven't any interest in reading him, either. I could see, from glancing through Foucault's Pendulum and reading the description of the story, that it might have some things in common with The DaVinci Code. However, I daresay that the difference between the quality of writing would make any profound comparisons erroneous. Thanks, Titania PS I haven't ever read any Dick Francis, either.
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