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Originally posted by robustpuppy
And the winner of today's Who is Oprah, Anyway? Sophisticated Reader award is . . .
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FWIW, I picked up Foucault's Pendulum at an airport when someone left it behind in a waiting lounge, having never heard of Eco.* Eco's books can be divided into two categories. This is definitely in the fun read category (along with Name of the Rose). The essays are a bit more dense. Sort of opposite David Foster Wallace.
*A lot of people do this, and it's a great way to find interesting stuff to read when travelling. You just have to keep your eyes open. I try to both find and contribute books. If I finish a book while travelling, I'll leave it in the next airport lounge. Feel free to pick it up.
