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Summary: Poor John Sebastian
Review: I thought these were supposed to be reviews of the book not insults of other reviewers "Keep opinions about other reviewers, Christians and just downright common-sense people to yourselves!"
For the definition of HYPOCRISY please see the review by poor little Johnny boy, who seems to have no interest other than bashing The Da Vinci Code and other reviewers. Grow up!I thought this was a pretty good read though a bit dull at times but taken with a grain of salt it was indeed entertaining. I would recommend it only to people who understand that this is not a factual discourse on history.
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Summary: Boston Mom
Review: I have never written a book review before but I am STUNNED by the one star reviews given by historical experts who expected that a work of FICTION would contain only FACTS about Leonardo Da Vinci. Are these people serious? I totally agree with another five star reviewer who basically stated that if one wants to read a historical account of an event, read a history book! This is a fictional book with enough fact thrown in to keep it interesting! I would highly recommend this book, though it is a tad predictable at times. It is a highly entertaining and fun read.
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Summary: Ignorance is Bliss in this dumb trendy cliche'd tale
Review: Da Vinci isn't Leonardo's last name! It's where Leonardo was from! In 1452 Leonardo was born in Vinci, Italy, near Florence. The title of this book therefore doesn't refer to a last name, as it thinks it's doing, but refers to everyone born in Vinci. The ignorance revealed by the title hints at what's inside, a dumb, politically correct trendy as trendy gets tale of cross dressing goddess worshipping Renaissance secret societies, etc. The plot is worthy of a computer game. And the idea that the Mona Lisa is a man is great fun (and kind of a tired cliche) but the historical record is clear that she was a well-known Renaissance woman who, in 1495 married the wealthy Francesco del Giocondo. In fact, the painting for a long while was known as La Giocanda. Only if you are completely ignorant of the history of the Renaissance, and thrilled at the notion of wicca rituals, can you enjoy this book, which is so steeped in ignorance it is hard for me to believe it got published.
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Summary: IT'S FICTION NOT FACT
Review: Here are a couple definitions for the uninitiated:
~Fiction, a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
~Fiction, 1. the class of literature comprising works of imaginative narration. 2. Something invented or imagined, esp. a made up story.
FACT: Dan Brown had his book "The Da Vinci Code" published as a work of FICTION.
FACT: All complaints based on supposed inaccuracies in a book of FICTION are UTTERLY UNFOUNDED.
Anyone who has entered a review containing complaints as to the content of this book are ignorant of the definition of the word FICTION. (see above) DUH, it's NOT SUPPOSED TO BE FACT! IT'S MADE UP! IT'S ENTERTAINMENT! IT'S FAKE! Just like our President's intelligence.
This is an entertaining book of FICTION. Though it may not be exceedingly well written it is still indeed entertaining. I was satisfied with it as a work of FICTION. And I highly recommend it as a book of FICTION. The best thing about this book is that, as a work of FICTION, it has motivated people to get off their couches and learn more by reading non-fiction books, which this is not!
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Summary: Likeable message... in an utterly ridiculous packaging
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I have the greatest affinity with the philosophical and spiritual message put forth by this book's author. Yet I wish that a truly talented novelist (like Tom Robbins) had gotten hold of this particular plot and enmeshed it with the required amount of erudite research. As things stand, the Da Vinci Code makes the action novels I used to read as a 10-year old (that was in the 1950's) appear like beacons of litterary achievement. It's not only that the flow of absurdities and logical incoherences in the plot makes you wonder whether the man (or for that matter, his editor) has reread his writing before sending it to the printing press. What actually really annoyed me was the inconsistency of an author who probably did spend a few weeks in Europe, but couldn't be bothered doing his research properly - on the probable assumption that his American market wouldn't notice the difference. A few ridiculous cases in point: Interpol having real-time information on hotel guests over Europe, based on the forms filled at hotel receptions? A man arrested in France, but jailed in Andorra? Railroad tracks in Andorra? A 20th century French cop exclaiming "Jesu" [sic]? The "French king Godefroi de Bouillon"!? A Swiss bank operating by the rules of Swiss banking on French soil? The "Captain" [?] of the French police giving orders to the police in Kent? A bright French girl who never had noticed that her grandfather's "château" had a cellar? And who as an adult is so deeply ridden by neurosis that she won't speak to him ever again after catching him in the midst of a sexual act? As they say where Dan Brown comes from, "Give me a break, please..." The result is rather distressing: in the face of such obvious flaws, we are entitled to wonder whether the book's apparent erudition is to be taken at face value, with its distinct feel of a patchwork collection of esoteric issues. I am not overly familiar with these matters, but other readers have questioned the validity of its historical research too. I am afraid that the very praiseworthy message underlying this work will be lost on those who, intellectually speaking, could profit most from it. And I, for one, will not be looking forward to the sequel. Nor to reading Dan Brown's previous books, if they happen to be in the same vein.
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Summary: Gripping
Review: This book kept me in rapt page-turning attention from page 1 all the way through the end. Awesome! And very intelligently written too.
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Summary: It's great if you haven't read Angels & Demons
Review: Debates on historical inaccuracies aside (after all, this is a work of FICTION), Da Vinci Code is a thrilling page turner, packed with tidbits and esotheric facts. You'll enjoy it you're a fan of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Umberto Eco's works. That is, if you haven't read Dan Brown's earlier Angels & Demons. The problem with Da Vinci Code is it's almost a rewrite of the earlier novel, it's as if Brown has a template for Langdon's adventures. The plot devices are the same: Both have a mysterious assassin tasked by a faceless villain to carry out a mission based on a historical secret. And both books feature the revelation of the villain as the least person you'd suspect (although he doesn't do a good job of throwing readers off, you'll know pages before the revelation). Another problem is Robert Langdon's involvement in the Da Vinci Code chase. It's so forced/contrived, you can have Da Vinci Code without Langdon! Sophie Neveu is supposed to be a crack cryptologist and she could've solved the riddles without Langdon's help, sooner or later. Again, I'll say it's an enjoyable book IF YOU HAVEN'T READ Angels & Demons. If you have, it's like watching a rerun.
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Summary: did not live up to the hype
Review: ridiculous story/plot, do not understand what all the fuss was a about. i would not recommend davinci code to anyone
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Summary: Fascinatingly Intriging, Leaves you thinking
Review: Hardcore closed minded Christians stay away, or be prepared with an open mind to the alternate perspectives of Jesus. From the minute I picked up this book I never wanted to put it down. I have never been so enthralled in the a book. The way the author keeps the reader suspended in unending mystery, and by the end manages to answer all your questions will have you spending every spare minute reading. I plan to read this book yet again in order to spend more time researching the topics discussed, and to spend more time understanding and analysing the code. I would suggest that anyone research these facts before taking them to heart, however if they should hold true, I would hope that the world has the chance to read this book, and others like it.
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Summary: Anti-religious Mystery
Review: This book is a fine mystery, except for the anti-religious themes. I am a Christian and believe the Bible to be the word of God, and 100% accurate - and this book claims in it's story that the New Testament is false along with countless other inaccurate accusations. I would not recommend this book to anyone who is a Christian, because you will be very disappointed by the story and it's alternate view.
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