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The Name of the Rose: First Day

#63: Feb. - Mar. 2009 (Fiction)
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whirledpeas
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Just started reading

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I'm on Day 2 now. I think I may have read this book before, or maybe I saw the movie. I love the intricacies of the material...I think everyone should be aware of how we have gotten to where we are today as a society and in our religious/spiritual practices. In some ways I think we may have gone backwards. I especially enjoy the discussion of whether Jesus laughed (that might be in Day 2).
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what do you think

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What does everyone think of the book? is everyone finished with day 1 now?
A woman is like a tea bag- you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.
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farmgirlshelley wrote:What does everyone think of the book? is everyone finished with day 1 now?
Yes, Farmgirl, I've now read the book, and have tried to look into background. I was unaware what a tragic time the 1300's were, with famine, violence, and the failure of institutions as exemplified by the burning of the Abbey.

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