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Nov 23, 2015
As is often the case with Eco, this is a concept novel or, more simply, a novel of ideas. Yes, there is a satire on contemporary journalism embedded in this rambling (often too much so) story of paranoia, conspiracy, and the philosophy of loser-ness. If you want a narrative, take a pass. If you are intrigued by Italian history, especially relating to the conspiracies surrounding the death of Mussolini, you might want to spend a few hours exploring this novel.