The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper

Synopsis

During the fierce French and Indian wars, an adroit scout named Hawkeye and his companion Chingachgook weave through the spectacular and dangerous wilderness of upstate New York, fighting to save the beautiful Munro sisters from the Huron renegade Magua.

Okay I'm a few days late on updating this one. I don't have the excuse of saying I've been busy or anything. I just haven't done it yet. At least I'm honest. Anywho, I finished The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. I got through this book quicker than my most recent books. Its a relief when the good ole Randomizer falls on a book that is not about a star-crossed governess. After finishing the book, I watched a bit of the movie "based" on the novel. The one starring Daniel-Day Lewis and Madeleine Stowe. Other than having most of the characters there is really little in common between the book and the movie. Quite disappointing.

Next up is Villette by Charlotte Bronte.

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

Synopsis

The Year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate.. When his delicate mission is suddenly overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths, Brother William turns detecive. His tools are the logic of Aristotle, the theology of Aquinas, the empirical insights of Roger Bacon-all sharpened to a glistening edge by wry humor and a ferocious curiosity. He collects evidence, deciphers secret symbols and coded manuscripts, and digs into the eerie labyrinth of the abbey, where "the most interesting things happen at night."

I saw the film adaptation, starring Sean Connery as Brother William and also Christian Slater, F. Murray Abraham, and Ron Perlman, several years ago. Picture Sherlock Holmes as a monk during the Inquisition. Reading this book reminded me of the another detective monk which I remember watching on PBS's Masterpiece Theatre. That being Cadfael played by Derek Jacobi. I guess I'm just a sucker for a good mystery. 

Next up is James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans.