I was reading the 'favourites' page and that passage in Foucault's Pendulum was precisely the one that made me refuse to read it. Now I feel that maybe I was too hasty in dismissing it...
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Thanks for your comments on our review. It’s nice to see that somewhere someone out there might be reading them. Have tried to encourage my artist son to do something like you’re doing, but no luck. Your website is looking crisp and clean - well designed.
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pikemalarkey
4 years ago
God, the slogan t-shirts. I remember the time before this wave of commercialised activism when it was exciting to find a relatable slogan t-shirt. Back in the day...
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readingproject
4 years ago
I'm afraid I've gone past whatever review you're referring to pikemalarkey. I'm finishing for the night and realised that I have ended on a rather unfortunate image. Anyone concerned should read the review to get the context!
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nohappynonsense
4 years ago
what is this offensive imagery on my good christian reading project website??!
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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!