--- product_id: 5149325 title: "The Name Of The Rose" price: "SAR 179" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/5149325-the-name-of-the-rose store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # The Name Of The Rose **Price:** SAR 179 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Name Of The Rose - **How much does it cost?** SAR 179 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/5149325-the-name-of-the-rose) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Name Of The Rose: 9780544176560: Eco, Umberto: Books Review: A masterpiece - _The Name of the Rose_ is a challenging read: Eco infuses the dialogue with Latin, the primary plot doesn't really develop until after the first 100 pages, and he provides a superabundance of sub-plots and historical details. But where the journey is difficult, the rewards are tremendous - and I encourage readers who otherwise might consider leaving the book after the first dozens of pages to hang in there - the details Eco provides in the opening chapters are what make this such a marvelous, masterful work. Eco is writing on several levels: as a mystery, to be sure. Who is killing the monks at the abby and why? And why is there an apocalyptic theme to the deaths? What are the secrets being hidden by the monks, and how are they related to the crimes committed? But there is another level to the story: Brother William and his novice (Adso, the author of the story) are part of a larger theological mission regarding the nature of the Church - should it emphasize poverty? And if so, how does one reconcile this with the tremendous wealth and power the Church wields in the 14th century? (The backdrop of the story is set during the "Avignon Papacy" which resulted in two Popes claiming leadership of the Church). This conflict, in fact, may play a role in the murders; as a stand-alone issue, Eco not only shows remarkable historical accuracy, but also makes a commentary on the Church specifically and religion more generally. Yet Eco goes further still for those readers who are looking: while many of the characters and issues are drawn from history, Eco also gives a nod and wink to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in several respects - Brother William is "William of Baskerville"; the methods used by Brother William are identical to those used by Doyle's creation (deduction, inference and Occam's Razor - in fact, Occam is cited as an acquaintance of William's) - in fact, as the pair arrive at the abbey, the deductions William makes are too reminiscent to be overlooked. Further, the narrator writes as did Dr. Watson - _The Name of the Rose_ is essentially an account written by the investigator's side-kick. Eco's brilliance is also demonstrated in the organization of the book: it opens with the same lines as Genesis ("In the beginning was the word ...") and is broken up into seven days, each day divided into the monastic measurement of time (Matins, Lauds, Prime,Terce, Sext, Nomes, Vespers and Compline). This not only reinforces the sense of authenticity of the story, but it also draws readers into the rhythms and pattern of monastic life. The details of the monastery - and especially the library around which the investigation revolves - speaks to the conflict between reason (as exemplified by Brother William) and faith (as exemplified by the monks). This is a conflict that continues to the present and is related to the other issue of wealth and Christianity that is at the heart of the internal conflict within the Church in the 1300s. Perhaps my analysis is more than the casual reader is interested in, in which case Eco provides a top-notch mystery that is complicated, difficult to solve and rewarding in its conclusion. The only complaint I have plot-wise is the resolution: I was frustrated at the way in which Eco chose to end the mystery, if only because of my tremendous reverence for and love of the written word. That being said, the conclusion certainly does point to the value of monastic work in the Middle Ages, and the miracle that we have so many texts from the ancient world still extant. _The Name of the Rose_ is dense and sometimes difficult to read (because of Latin, because of the historical details, and yes, because the mystery itself is a real challenge). But it is truly a masterpiece of writing - I highly recommend it. Review: Deep reading combined with mystery - Review of The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco I bought this book after its title appeared three times in rapid succession in different articles I read. The most intriguing reference was in an article about one person’s pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, in which she mentioned she’d hoped the cathedral would be like the one in The Name of the Rose. As I began the book, I was very confused about what I was reading. Was this a translation of an ancient manuscript? On the ISBN label, the book is categorized as FICTION/Mystery & Detective. But there is a preface, a note, and a prologue at the start of the book that make it seem as if the book is at least based on an ancient account. I still don’t know if that’s true or not. The story is told from the viewpoint of Adso of Melk, a 14th century Benedictine novice monk, who is assigned to be a scribe for a Franciscan monk, William of Baskerville, who was to investigate accusations of heresy at an Italian monastery. However, when he arrives, the abbot tells him about the death of a young monk at the abbey a few nights ago, and hopes that William can determine what happened to him. Over the next few nights, there are additional deaths. Something very evil is going on. The abbey is also home to a famous library. Strangely, no one is allowed in it except the librarian. If anyone wants to see a book, they tell the librarian, who gets it for them. Throughout the book, much church and political history is discussed, as well as many theological arguments, which all served to make my head spin. I didn’t understand much of it. This was during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. I’m not going to tell you much more of the plot, but it was interesting how William, with Adso’s assistance, discovers the truth of what is happening in the abbey. The ending disturbed me greatly. An interesting addition to the book is a section about the author’s process, and his notes and sketches in preparation for writing the story. He drew sketches of all the main characters, and architectural diagrams of the buildings of the abbey, including a layout of the entire complex. There are multiple sketches of the Aedificium, the large structure that contains the scriptorium (where manuscripts were hand-copied and illuminated) and the library, which was laid out like a labyrinth and required many tries to get an arrangement that satisfied Eco. Although there were sections that were very hard for me to read (the aforementioned historical and theological discussions), other parts of the more-than-500-page book had me totally engaged. I understand why this book is considered a classic. I don’t recommend it as a beach read, but if you enjoy deep reading combined with mystery, The Name of the Rose might be for you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #388,387 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #91 in Historical Mystery #974 in Literary Fiction (Books) #1,130 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 6,229 Reviews | ## Images ![The Name Of The Rose - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819SFV6rfRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterpiece *by D***N on August 23, 2017* _The Name of the Rose_ is a challenging read: Eco infuses the dialogue with Latin, the primary plot doesn't really develop until after the first 100 pages, and he provides a superabundance of sub-plots and historical details. But where the journey is difficult, the rewards are tremendous - and I encourage readers who otherwise might consider leaving the book after the first dozens of pages to hang in there - the details Eco provides in the opening chapters are what make this such a marvelous, masterful work. Eco is writing on several levels: as a mystery, to be sure. Who is killing the monks at the abby and why? And why is there an apocalyptic theme to the deaths? What are the secrets being hidden by the monks, and how are they related to the crimes committed? But there is another level to the story: Brother William and his novice (Adso, the author of the story) are part of a larger theological mission regarding the nature of the Church - should it emphasize poverty? And if so, how does one reconcile this with the tremendous wealth and power the Church wields in the 14th century? (The backdrop of the story is set during the "Avignon Papacy" which resulted in two Popes claiming leadership of the Church). This conflict, in fact, may play a role in the murders; as a stand-alone issue, Eco not only shows remarkable historical accuracy, but also makes a commentary on the Church specifically and religion more generally. Yet Eco goes further still for those readers who are looking: while many of the characters and issues are drawn from history, Eco also gives a nod and wink to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in several respects - Brother William is "William of Baskerville"; the methods used by Brother William are identical to those used by Doyle's creation (deduction, inference and Occam's Razor - in fact, Occam is cited as an acquaintance of William's) - in fact, as the pair arrive at the abbey, the deductions William makes are too reminiscent to be overlooked. Further, the narrator writes as did Dr. Watson - _The Name of the Rose_ is essentially an account written by the investigator's side-kick. Eco's brilliance is also demonstrated in the organization of the book: it opens with the same lines as Genesis ("In the beginning was the word ...") and is broken up into seven days, each day divided into the monastic measurement of time (Matins, Lauds, Prime,Terce, Sext, Nomes, Vespers and Compline). This not only reinforces the sense of authenticity of the story, but it also draws readers into the rhythms and pattern of monastic life. The details of the monastery - and especially the library around which the investigation revolves - speaks to the conflict between reason (as exemplified by Brother William) and faith (as exemplified by the monks). This is a conflict that continues to the present and is related to the other issue of wealth and Christianity that is at the heart of the internal conflict within the Church in the 1300s. Perhaps my analysis is more than the casual reader is interested in, in which case Eco provides a top-notch mystery that is complicated, difficult to solve and rewarding in its conclusion. The only complaint I have plot-wise is the resolution: I was frustrated at the way in which Eco chose to end the mystery, if only because of my tremendous reverence for and love of the written word. That being said, the conclusion certainly does point to the value of monastic work in the Middle Ages, and the miracle that we have so many texts from the ancient world still extant. _The Name of the Rose_ is dense and sometimes difficult to read (because of Latin, because of the historical details, and yes, because the mystery itself is a real challenge). But it is truly a masterpiece of writing - I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deep reading combined with mystery *by A***K on August 22, 2025* Review of The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco I bought this book after its title appeared three times in rapid succession in different articles I read. The most intriguing reference was in an article about one person’s pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, in which she mentioned she’d hoped the cathedral would be like the one in The Name of the Rose. As I began the book, I was very confused about what I was reading. Was this a translation of an ancient manuscript? On the ISBN label, the book is categorized as FICTION/Mystery & Detective. But there is a preface, a note, and a prologue at the start of the book that make it seem as if the book is at least based on an ancient account. I still don’t know if that’s true or not. The story is told from the viewpoint of Adso of Melk, a 14th century Benedictine novice monk, who is assigned to be a scribe for a Franciscan monk, William of Baskerville, who was to investigate accusations of heresy at an Italian monastery. However, when he arrives, the abbot tells him about the death of a young monk at the abbey a few nights ago, and hopes that William can determine what happened to him. Over the next few nights, there are additional deaths. Something very evil is going on. The abbey is also home to a famous library. Strangely, no one is allowed in it except the librarian. If anyone wants to see a book, they tell the librarian, who gets it for them. Throughout the book, much church and political history is discussed, as well as many theological arguments, which all served to make my head spin. I didn’t understand much of it. This was during the time of the Spanish Inquisition. I’m not going to tell you much more of the plot, but it was interesting how William, with Adso’s assistance, discovers the truth of what is happening in the abbey. The ending disturbed me greatly. An interesting addition to the book is a section about the author’s process, and his notes and sketches in preparation for writing the story. He drew sketches of all the main characters, and architectural diagrams of the buildings of the abbey, including a layout of the entire complex. There are multiple sketches of the Aedificium, the large structure that contains the scriptorium (where manuscripts were hand-copied and illuminated) and the library, which was laid out like a labyrinth and required many tries to get an arrangement that satisfied Eco. Although there were sections that were very hard for me to read (the aforementioned historical and theological discussions), other parts of the more-than-500-page book had me totally engaged. I understand why this book is considered a classic. I don’t recommend it as a beach read, but if you enjoy deep reading combined with mystery, The Name of the Rose might be for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant rose of a tale! *by A***G on September 9, 2016* Upon picking up this book for the first time, I received several comments to the effect that this is a difficult, or erudite, book. I was surprised, as the beginning of the book definitely didn't have that vibe, but was almost instantly interesting, the characters immediately engaging. I consider myself a pretty capable reader, so the suggestions of difficulty didn't put me off, but I never really ran into anything I would consider dense or erudite. On the contrary, this book is a smashing good yarn, with excellent pacing and many twists and turns. It is firmly placed within its historical period, and I was surprised at how well the characters and plot are driven by the real sociopolitical and religio-political movements and sensibilities of the time period. This doesn't feel like Michael Crichton, but like an actual historical document (if documents from the middle ages were written with the same skill and mastery as the best modern novels). Eco knew his stuff when it came to medieval church history, and I learned a lot as well as recognized much of what I already knew (admittedly, not all that much). Of course, Eco took some liberties with history, however they are all within the realm of believability. William of Baskerville, the Sherlock Holmes-esque Franciscan monk who is the centerpiece of the story, is astoundingly well-read for a medieval monk, and has a passion for empirical reasoning in addition to a very nuanced faith - in all he's much more "enlightened" than your typical monk, however as such he's a very complex and interesting character, whom I identified with in many ways. Eco explores the medieval consciousness through the way William and the narrator, a young Benedictine novice, Adso, interact. Often the dialogue is the most interesting thing that is happening, even in spite of grisly murders, monkish infighting, and a secret labyrinth that is jealously guarded by mysterious means. Next to the historical authenticity and the character development and interaction, the pacing is the standout feature. For such a meaty book it was surprisingly hard to put down, and this is something many experienced authors have a harder time doing. Up until the end, which had plenty of action and plot-drama, but was (to me) a little bit ambiguous concerning character arcs, probably by design. I grew so attached to the characters that I was sorry to see them go - which counts as a win for the author! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/5149325-the-name-of-the-rose](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/5149325-the-name-of-the-rose) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*