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Summary: Grand!
Review: Jeremy Pugh's synopsis at the top of the review list bothers me with the mistake of calling the murder victim "father" to the cryptologist - they are grandfather and grandaughter and this was a salient fact in the plot.A grand read with some interesting layers, especially the praise of the feminine divine, discussions of the syncretism of early Christianity to co-opt other religions, and of course, most everyone loves a conspiracy. A little disappointed with the red herring, but the book was enjoyable throughout.
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Summary: People from NJ know how to read???
Review: JS, I know how much it hurts to think you have a brain too big for your skull. Move away from Jersey as soon as possible and the swelling will subside. In the mean time, try not to be such a hypocrite when you submit reviews here at Amazon. Life is too short to take personal offense to an abolute strangers review. The Da Vinci Code is nothing more than fluff for the masses. The reviwer satan is correct in suggesting that it's benefit lay in generating interest to further educate one's self. Like Harry Potter it's at least getting people to put down their remote controls and read!
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Summary: Amazing Book, and I am a DEVOUT CHRISTIAN!
Review: Just an overall amazing experience. I started and finished this book in a day. The book itself is exceptionally written. Even if it were a story with ideas and theories that are completely made up, it would still be great. However the fact that all the information in it is TRUE, makes it all that much better. Alot of hardcore Christians are screaming for this book's demise, but that would be beneficial to no one. I'll say it right now, that I would probably classify myself as one of those "Hardcore Chrisitians," and yet I found this book just amazing. If anything, one of the messages of the book is the reinforcement of there being a God. It simply states that the Bible we read and the things we are taught represent those thoughts and ideas CHOSEN FOR US TO THINK, by people in power thousands of years ago. Example. Did you know there were originally some 80 gospels? Not just the four from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John that we have been told? Before reading this book I was not aware of that at all. The question then is raised, what was in these other 70+ gospels, and why were they not chosen? As someone simply looking to find a good book, then this is an A+ all the way. More interesting codes and plot twists than i've ever seen before. For someone not sure if they wish to dive into this because of the author's questioning of certain aspects of one's faith, then all I can say is invest the time and judge for yourself. Coming from a strong believer of God, you owe it to yourself and to your creator one important thing.
To follow what you believe, not follow what you have been told.
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: Just brilliant, a very fast read. A book that after you finish it you will keep thinking about. Would make a great movie. I'm recomending it to everyone I know.
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Summary: Properties of the Fibonacci numbers are CORRECT.
Review: Just enjoy this erudite journey (although at last the journey seems to be an itinerary and somewhat a waste of time, alas.) But this is indeed a pageturner, once you begin reading and you can not put it down. And, relax, this is a popular fiction. And a very fun and gripping fiction, with many extraordinary knowledge. And since it is a fiction, never mind unavoidable occurence of inaccuracies and exaggerations. However, being a mathematician, at least I confirm that those properties of the Fibonacci numbers mentioned in the book are CORRECT.
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Summary: Fun Read
Review: Just finished "The DaVinci Code." It was fun for what it was - a romp through history. However, if you're interested in rollicking reads based on Grail lore, try Umberto Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum." As I read "The DaVinci Code" I kept in thinking that it was a dumbed-down version of Eco's book. The parallels are interesting; Paris, Knights Templer, Sofia . . . That said, Brown's book is a fun read. If you're new to Grail lore it's a pleasant introduction. If you're a humourless hyper-Christian, stay away.
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Summary: clearing things
Review: just so you know I could not understand a word mack was saying I am nowhere near racist so don't judge people on their own point of view. that is being racist.
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Summary: A fantastic read.
Review: Just the type of book I like. Action, interspersed with little known bits of information that makes the book flow. In fact, it is probably the best book I have read this year. A real, hard-to-put-down winner. I would guess the author's exposure of the secret Catholic Church cult, Opus Dei, among whose prominent members include FBI traitor Robert Hanssen and ex-director Luis Freeh will bring on the wrath of some Cathholic readers. His approach to the super-secret church Canon Laws is both intriguing and fascinating. A warning, however. Once you start, it is impossible to put down.
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Summary: Quick Read!
Review: Just when I needed a diversion from the cold that grabbed me late last week a copy of The Da Vinci Code arrived! This is not a great book, as has been observed by others critical of Mr. Brown's efforts. I found it an engaging book nonetheless and remained absorbed for the last few days. Thank you Mr. Brown. To appreciate this book one must have a modicum of interest in history of the Christian church and at least a willingness to entertain some of the conspiracy theories that have spun around it over the millenia. Personally, I'm open to the argument that the feminine has been given short shrift by the church and found Mr. Brown's presentation of the history entertaining. When I visited Glastonbury some years ago, I was quite taken by the Arthurian connections and the link to early Christianity represented by the hawthorne tree ostensibly sprouting from a staff planted in the ground by Joseph of Aramethia. Myth is lovely and a healthy antidote, in my estimation, to our overly analytical and materially oriented culture. This book was a "good read." But with my sinuses clearer now and my attention a bit keener, I'll likely turn to richer faire as my reading continues.
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Summary: This book is like Foucault's Pendulum....
Review: just written for slower folks, with all interesting mind fodder removed. I disagree with some of the other reviews stating this is a total ripoff.... even within the text Brown acknowledges that all of these ideas are old hat and have been for at least decades. As my title indicates, however, Umberto Eco was able to weave the old legends of the Templars into a much more relevant and poignant work. Besides, with Bush's current fantasia of rationales for provoking illegal wars, the nature of truth as elucidated in Foucault's Pendulum is much more pertinent.
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