The Island of the Day Before

• The Island of the Day Before - Umberto Eco

This was a wonderful suprise. This was a book different than any I've ever read before. It's a little out there... kind of like The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, but it becomes clear that you're not going to get a clear story at the end of this one somewhere in the middle of the story (unlike being disappointed at the end after expecting it in TMFQL). It's a tale about a man you is shipwrecked and manages to land himself on a deserted ship instead of a deserted island. There are a lot of debated on religion, philosophy, science, etc.

Expect to spend a little time reading this book. It spends a lot of time philosophizing, Plus, this text will teach you more vocabulary than any English class ever could. Make sure you actually look the words up rather than pass over them if you're not sure. I think it's the first text I've ever actually seen the word punctilio used in. It's sad that that made me excited. =)

"Not everyone must be granted access to your heart. A prudent, cautious silence is the cabinet of wisdom." - 111