il Giardino Romantico

by Umberto Eco

If you are able to find satisfaction in reading a contemporary novel, then congratulations.  Because they are of a rare kind.  But if you are able to find the satisfaction of a number of books within one, then that one book must be the diamond among books.  I dare not proclaim Baudolino as such, but it is definitely a rare gemstone.

What you can expect is a tint of the Da Vinci Code and the Historian, but more sophisticated; the legend of King Arthur, but more humor; fairy tales and folk-tales, but much more serious.

Baudolino has more luck than anything else.  The story of his amazing adventure, battle, and romance unfolds as he narrates it to his newly acquainted friend - Niketas.  The enchanting tale of Baudolino consists of love, war, loyalty, betrayal, and murder. 

A surprising ending awaits at the end, which I have chosen to omit in this review.  It is for each reader to discover at their own will.  Surely, satisfaction will be guaranteed.

Umberto Eco is a master, and Baudolino only one of his ingenious masterpieces.  It is an excellent introduction to his works, that is, if you haven't already read the better known The Name of the Rose.

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