So who's read Foucault's Pendulum? - Democratic Underground

DrWeird

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Mon May-31-04 02:17 AM
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So who's read Foucault's Pendulum?

I'm halfway through it, and it's quite good, I'm just starting to get curious if it all leads somewhere and wraps up.

No spoilers please.

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DannyRed

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Mon May-31-04 02:54 AM
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1. I have

It's a fun ride.

Bit to "post-modern" for my taste....but I won't spoil your fun.

It's a great read...

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chenGOD

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Mon May-31-04 02:55 AM
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2. I have ...

It's a great read. I suppose it "wraps up", as much as a book like that can.

Enjoy!! It's my favorite Eco.

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yorgatron

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Mon May-31-04 03:23 AM
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3. i've read it,but

if you like that sort of thing you should read the "Illuminatus" trilogy by robert anton wilson.Name of the Rose is better IMHO...

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Widgetsfriend

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Mon May-31-04 09:10 AM
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4. Also thought Name of the Rose was better.

But Foucault's Pendulum was quite a ride as well. Have his last two books, as well, but haven't read either yet. I have quite a backlog of books to read right now.

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chenGOD

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Mon May-31-04 11:21 AM
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8. I like Robert Anton Wilson very much...

Prometheus Rising baby...

a cat named Schrodinger...

Name of the Rose was pretty cool, but for me personally, Focault's Pendulum touches more of a good vibration..

but it's all good. Read read read.

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JCMach1

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Mon May-31-04 09:13 AM
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5. One of my favorite books... of course I was also reading Carl Jung

at the same time...

All of Jung's stuff about alchemy...

And yes, the book is flawless in the ending...

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Guy_Montag

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Mon May-31-04 09:16 AM
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6. Read it,

but I didn't like it. The first half was good, & the finish was good, but I lost interest for most of the middle.

Not read "In the Name of the Rose", but I much prefered Baudalino.

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Bossy Monkey

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Mon May-31-04 09:19 AM
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7. Wow! All I can say is that I'm glad all of you enjoyed it

I read it. Up there with Contact by Carl Sagan as less fun than major dental surgery.

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