Baudolino
by Umberto Eco
Taste attributes: historicaladventurecomedydramaslowfresh & originalheavyimaginaryintricatelinearemotive & stirringall consuming questfish out of water/culture clashsolving the riddle/not as it seems
Boxlist takeAn original, serious historical novel, slow-burning rather than fast. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.9 / 5
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About This Book
Born a simple peasant in northern Italy, Baudolino narrates the story of his life, from his adoption by Emperor Frederick Barbarossa and his education in Paris to his arrival in Constantinople during the turmoil of the Fourth Crusade.
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- Author
- Umberto Eco
- Published
- 2000
- Pages
- 530
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- Open Library
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