I’ve heard others say the same thing. But be patient with it. The first chapter sets up the story well and the rest is really intriguing. Eco can be a little heavy with erudition, but this is actually a lighter read than The Name of the Rose in my opinion.

Maybe I need to pick a better quote

And I’ve neglected that page for a long while. I haven’t even added Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin series yet!

I think I was also quite young and judgmental when I first came across it. Will give this a real go at the next opportunity!

Thank you! I had a good time poking around on your site and reading the poetry. I was also determined to find the photo of your teeth promised on the homepage and was very proud when I did so. Time well spent :)