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The Mysterious Flame Of Queen Loana

Umberto Eco
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The Mysterious Flame Of Queen Loana

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Umberto Eco

The Mysterious Flame Of Queen Loana

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

469

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Italian Literature
Setting

Italy • 1990s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, Umberto Eco explores the journey of a person experiencing memory loss. The protagonist, awakened from a coma, seeks to regain personal history and identity through childhood memorabilia, books, and music. The narrative intertwines memory, self-discovery, and cultural references, revealing the complexity of human memory.

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Informative

Reviews & Readership

3.7

12,701 ratings

47%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana by Umberto Eco is praised for its rich intertextuality and intellectual depth, weaving nostalgia and memory exploration. However, some find its dense references overwhelming and the plot meandering. Despite this, Eco's linguistic prowess and historical insight offer a rewarding read for dedicated fans.

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Who Should Read The Mysterious Flame Of Queen Loana?

A reader who enjoys The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana by Umberto Eco likely appreciates intellectual explorations of memory and identity. Fans of nuanced storytelling found in works like The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón or Foucault’s Pendulum, also by Eco, might be particularly drawn to this novel's blend of mystery and philosophical reflection.

3.7

12,701 ratings

47%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

469

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Italian Literature
Setting

Italy • 1990s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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