Review: Baudolino

Baudolino by Umberto Eco
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reading Umberto Eco's Baudolino is like eating a very expensive multi-course meal.  You have to take your time and savor the richness of each dish.  Like any Eco novel, expect to spend time chewing on the language and concepts.  This is not a story that can be rushed.  While ultimately you will be full and satisfied, it was always about the journey.  Baudolino is quite the journey!

Baudolino, a self-described liar, recounts his fantastical life to a new friend.  How much of it can or should we believe?  I guess that's up to you.  His story is a mix of history, philosophy, religion, love, and friendship.  It's epic in its scale and embellishment.  

Bonus points to the cow that is beloved as much as any child and goes on to save a city.     

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