The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana

Last night, after returning from a short shift at work, I sat down in my room, poured myself some whisky and finished Focault's Pendulum. Or actually I only almost finished it, at the end I got so tired and went to sleep. The book was finished in bed after waking up this morning. The book was really good, with a very good and thoughtful ending. Definelately a recommended book, very insightful, eductional and exciting.

I have now proceeded to The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, the only book by Eco I haven't read before. Therefore, I am very much looking forward to this book. The story is about an antiques book dealer, who looses his memore, or rather, he can remember the plot of every book and comic he has read, but can remember nothing of his personal life. A very interesting plot, leaving room for Umberto Eco, in his usual style, to integrate countless references to books and comics in his writing. I have just started on this book, a more detailed review will follow some other day.

Living in Norway, I am used to having white christmases, something which haven't been fulfilled in the last few years. Last christmas was completely void of snow, while this year we had snow in the beginning of December, but by christmas it has mostly melted. But tonight we did have some snow (only a millimeter or so though), so maybe we will have a white January. Personally I don't like cold weather and haven't been too disappointed in having a mild December. But Christmas could still be white though.

Anyways, soon I must once again go to work, another 8 hour shift. And I still have six more days of working before having a day off next Thursday. Well, well, I need the money. Until next time

cya

Christmas Presents

The tradition in Norway is to open presents on christmas eve, and now all the gifts are opened. I had already gotten a digital camara from my family, so I wasn't expecting too many presents. i did get some books though, so I have a lot to read in the near future. From my parents I received Renegade's Magic, the third book in Robin Hobb's Soldier Son trilogy. As I have read the other two books and liked them, I can't wait to open this book. From a friend I received Gardens of the Moon, by Steven Erikson. From my brother I received an omnibus containing five of Wilbur Smith's books. I have never read anything by Steven Erikson, and only one book by Wilbur Smith, so I'm looking forward to discovering new authors. Reviews will follow as soon as I read the books.

I have also been reading a lot in Baudolino, and so far I love the book. I love Eco's way of writing, and his knowledge of the historical periods he writes from. If you are interested in historical fiction, you should definelately check out Umberto Eco. More on this book will come when I'm finished (hopefully tonight or tomorrow).

Well, Christmas eve is almost over in Norway, I have loved having a day off work. Tomorrow it's back to work. My next day off is the 28th, other than that I will be working every day until at least the 2nd of january. Until next time

cya