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Summary: He got the main fact right
Review: Among the many reviews written, there is a lot of controversy about the accuracy of the "facts" in this book. The section on Fibonnaci numbers and the Grand Proportion is certainly accurate, and just this little tidbit is more fascinating information than you'll will find in the whole of most fictional best sellers. Like many readers, the book has inspired me to learn more religious history. But the main, undeniable fact is that Christian theology has done a lot to rate better than half the population as inferior and perhaps downright evil. The holocaust of witch burnings supported if not initiated by adherents of Holy Muthah Church deserves some light shined upon it. While the writing in this fast paced and engrossing read may be flawed (lack of character development, clumsy expository diaglogue), if this book causes even a few men to question and/or reconsider their bigoted attitude toward women, then hooray for Dan Brown!
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Summary: It's not too bad and by the way, it's FICTION
Review: Definitely written for the newspaper article attention span masses, the 1 to 3 page chapters will keep most readers locked
in.
The rest of the audience is no doubt:
* Conspiracy theorists
* Feminists thinking that there's a message somewhere in the book
* Religious righters searching for a reason to post another 'my lord and saviour' passage on the internet
* Mystery novel fans - like meCouple of good twists and an easy read. Forget all the hype and enjoy a decent book for the heck of it.
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Summary: One Of Two Who Knows
Review: I read Dan Brown's "The DaVinci Code" with great enjoyment and admiration for his imagination and mix of true and fictional information. I'm sure you will enjoy it too, so long as you keep in mind that this book is merely a fictional mystery novel, not the result of a search for the truth, in this case, true religious history. And, I'm happy to see from a previous review (the one Nov.1st with cypher title [acronym?]) that there are "at least two" "DaVinci Code" readers who have had the pleasure (and enlightenment) of reading Norman Thomas Remick's "West Point: Character Leadership: Thomas Jefferson" which IS the result of a search for the truth, in this case, true history of a hitherto secret America/West Point/Thomas Jefferson nexus. I agree with that reviewer who said if you found the unique presentation of Dan Brown's "The DaVinci Code" enjoyable, you will also find the unique presentation of the Remick book enjoyable. I did, in both cases, and am happy to be one of "at least two" who knows.
Rating: 
Summary: not harmless at all
Review: This book is a hate crime masquerading as a novel.
Rating:
Summary: Mr. Brown writes like he has ADD
Review: A short, choppy "thriller," written for people with short attention spans, deserves no place on the bestseller list. Every short sentence, poorly-written visual description, screams "Make a movie out of my book! Make me richer and give me a way to push my obnoxious, poorly-researched ideas onto the gullible moviegoing public!"
Rating:
Summary: Good book
Review: I have to admit I haven't been able to sit down and read a book straight through in a long time. I have wanted to read many of the books I own and complete several the series. I decided though to get myself back into the mood of reading...I'd get a book on the top 10 list of books being read. I am glad I chose The Da Vinci Code as my icebreaker into reading. What I found the most fascinating was the references to actual artwork, songs, movies and even the word assocations. It was a good story with many twists and turns to the story to keep you interested. This is a piece of fiction, and some people have noted that they found some references offensive. I could see how this book my set some people off but really you have to understand it's only an opinion. Everything can be interpreted in many different ways. What I am going to take away from this book is a fascination for symbolism, codes and really a higher interest in art. The book references many real locations, I hope to someday actually see them.
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Summary: ridiculous and dangerous
Review: If the kind of utter falsehoods put forth as "fact" in this piece of nonsense were included in a novel where the religion in question was Judaism, most thinking people would be condemning it as anti-semitic and they would do so justifiably. Yet for some reason it is politically correct to accuse the Catholic church of just about anything. I am not a Catholic, I am a Mormon, and I am very disheartened by the favor this junk seems to be enjoying with the public. It is accepted that authors can use creative liscense in works of fiction, but Mr. Brown should be ashamed of himself for his assertion that the information he bases this silly premise on is factual. Yes, I have read it. It was a choice for my book club and I am very sorry that it was.
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Summary: How have you not read this yet?
Review: If you are one of the 27 people left in the U.S. who has not read The DaVinci Code yet, please do! I ended up having to allow 1 hour reading time to 1/2 hour internet time to look up
Dan Brown's references. It was so exciting. His historical
notes were intellectually stimulating. I also purchased 3 books
of da Vinci's paintings. I wanted to see how accurate his
story was. Oh my, yes it seemed so true! Not only is the main character a symbologist, so informative, he hooks up with
the daughter of the murdered curator to form a team that totally
piques our curiosity. I have gotten my nephew at NYU, my best friend, and assorted others to read this book. I also pass on my printed web-pages and da Vinci books. Many are those who are not into top-ten fiction. However, they have ALL said this is one of the best novels they have ever read! Read, enjoy,
and access the internet for confirmation.
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Summary: Page Turner of the Year!
Review: Brown's writing is clean, precise, and detached, conveying information efficiently and minimizing its narrative presence in the story. The plot is appropriately full of twists and turns, with plenty of cliff-hanging action and a highly satisfying resolution, although some of the inventions seem a bit much (not only must there be a self-mutilating monk/assassin, but he must be an albino self-mutilating monk/assassin to boot). The character development is pretty much what you'd expect from an action-packed thriller - which is to say, minimal, unless it provides an excuse for more ass-kicking adventure. The focus is upon the ingenious puzzles-within-puzzles that Brown has devised, rather than the characters who try to solve them; for this type of story, that's not a problem, although it does limit the book to entertainment rather than literature. A fast-paced, suspenseful, and surprisingly intelligent thriller, The Da Vinci Code deserves its good reputation. Also recommended: Lovely Bones by Sebold, The Losers' Club by Richard Perez
Rating:
Summary: utter nonsense
Review: I understand that William Goldman is writing the screenplay for the movie adaptation of this silly novel. Maybe he can turn it into something that will work on screen. As a novel it is pure pulp.
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