This is an amazingly rich and complex book about a series of mysteries, codes, conspiracies, and hidden lore. The ending certainly isn't what you expect going into this book but I found it to be serious food for thought.

I won't kid you, it is a very hard book to get into initially, but if you stick with it and don't focus so much on keeping track of every tiny thread, you will really enjoy it. When I feel a need to challenge myself mentally I pick up my hardcover copy and dive into it again and again.

One more thing, I did love his Name of the Rose book a great deal, but this is nothing like it. Please don't pick this up expecting it to be...we are talking apples and oranges here. Two really great fruits, but in essence nothing alike.

Excellent conspiracy theory-a million times better than Dan Brown.

This is a very cerebral book, it requires alot of focus and knowledge of some cultural points that quite honestly even I'm not aware of. I bought it because it was recommended to me by a friend, but Umberto Eco is far too difficult a write for me to swallow. Perhaps someone else may be able to break through the complicated and rather boring first chapter.

A masterpiece. As noted by another reviewer... this is not the most accessible of books. Having some familiarity with medieval history, secret societies and occult traditions is a huge help in really appreciating this book. But... that being said, I think it's an amazing book. I've read it several times and would highly recommend it.

This is one of my favorite novels ever! While it is certainly not for the fainthearted, those who persevere will be richly rewarded by Eco's brilliant writing. I recommend reading it with access to a good dictionary Google. If you thought the Da Vinci Code had an interesting premise, but was otherwise disappointing, pick this up.

It took some time to get into but it was a fascinating read once it got going

Great book. Heavy read.

An intellectual adverturer story.

I found this a bit dense, but the story is good if you can handle the writing.

It takes a bit of time to get into the story, but once you get it it's a wild ride.

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The tone of this tome is egotistical and pompous, the read itself is pseudo-intellectual and painful. I suffered through about 3/4 of it eons ago, nasty business.

This is the same author as who wrote The Name of the Rose. Great book.

Eco is a great storyteller but can be difficult to follow the story. Great book

Brilliant, exprimental and finny,a quest novel that is deeper and richer than THE NANE OF THE ROSE.

Have not read

Creepy Illuminati story (Is their any other kind?) Cloak and dagger suspense gives way to metaphysical musings by the end. John Dee makes an appearance, as do the Knight Templars. Not as cool to leave on your coffee table as The Name of The Rose, but I think that's Eco's point, actually.

Unbelievably boring.

I've heard great things about this novel- but absolutely could not get into it. I loved "The Name of the Rose."

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