
The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana
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Narrated by:
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George Guidall
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By:
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Umberto Eco
When book dealer Yambo suffers amnesia, he loses all sense of who he is, but retains memories of all the books, poems, songs, and movies he has ever experienced. To reclaim his identity, he retreats to the family home and rummages through old letters, photographs, and mementos stored in the attic. Yambo's mind swirls with thoughts, and he struggles to retrieve the one memory that may be most sacred, that of Lila Saba, his first love.
Steeped in nostalgia and filled with vivid, sometimes wondrous imagery, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana is a magnificent addition to Eco's literary legacy.
Translated by Geoffrey Brock.©2004 RCS Libri S.p.A. (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLCListeners also enjoyed...




















Critic reviews
"Compelling storytelling and greatly sympathetic characters." (Booklist)
"An absorbing exploration of how that most fundamental master-narrative, our memory, is pieced together from a bricolage of pop culture." (Publishers Weekly)
"A head-spinning tour through the corridors of history and popular culture, and one of this sly entertainer's liveliest yet." (Kirkus Reviews)
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The audio version would be better I thought, so why not give it a try, even though it was a very long book. (For what it's worth, I have no difficulty with reading, comprehension, of vocabulary - his writing style just made it difficult.)
This book at times could be tedious (He really didn't have to spend so much time in the attic!) but just as often was like talking to an old friend.
The narrator was excellent. I was apprehensive when I heard an older man with an unusual accent and delivery, but he was certainly a good choice for this - the book could not have been the same without him.
A long listen, but I would do it again.
Long, but worthwhile
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Mysterious, rambling and intriguing
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Why is there a lead-in which shouts "Audible Kids"? This is an adult book but someone at Audible has mislabeled it.
Entrancing and Philosophical
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Umberto Eco Reminiscing..,
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Excellent Narrative Performance, But The Story Itself Will NOT Appeal to Many Listeners
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Simple and brilliant
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I am always smarter for having read Umberto Eco.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CONSIDER THE ABRIDGED VERSION. Trust me. You will be missing the brilliance of this writer.
This book is an amazing journey into a man's discovery of who he might have possibly been. It's not your typical american story. So sit back and enjoy and don't worry about figuring out how it all is going to work out.
I have also fallen in in love with the narrator and have purchased several other books just because he narrates.
TOTTALLY ENGROSSING
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A great read
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana to be better than the print version?
I've not read the print version of this book. I've read other Umberto and found the print versions riveting. I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy an audio version bc part of loving Umberto is loving his use of the written word. However the language is portrayed beautifully by the narrator so I feel this audio version is as riveting as reading.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana?
The poetic descriptions of the fog and confusion Yambo finds himself in during the first chapter or so are...breathtakingly beautiful.Which character – as performed by George Guidall – was your favorite?
I'm only part way through, so it's all Yambo at the moment and I like him very, very much.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I'll hold my silence for now.Any additional comments?
The narrator is a superb actor and narrator. Seriously. He's magic. I listen to this as I go to sleep and sometimes find I can't turn it off, his voice and the language of Umberto is such a soothing combination.Only half way, ABSOLUTELY INLOVE W THIS AUDIO BK
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Horrible!
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