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Summary: Guilty pleasure
Review: I include this book among my "Oh my God, I can't believe I'm reading this crap"! Yes, the writing is AWFUL! How many times does he have to end a chapter with an ominous rhetorical question or declaration of what's to come? Is this book "great literature"? No, I'll never read it again now that I know the ending. Is it history? Lord no, and the fact that people are taking this book as historical fact is downright scary. If you want literature or history, stay away. Nevertheless, I have to confess that I could not put the book down; I had to know what would happen next. But I think it's unfair for others to criticize the book because of its poor writing or historical inaccuracies. Sure, the author isn't Graham Greene or John Le Carre, but is he making any claims that he is. I've seen him interviewed twice and he's pretty self-effacing about the book's success. He doesn't claim it as great literature. As for the book's historical misinformation, anyone who looks to pulp fiction for their theological enlightenment are getting what they deserve. This book is entertainment in the same way that almost any TV show is entertainment. Light, not seeking to tax your brain. It's cleverly written, yes, but that doesn't mean it imposes any great intellectual strains on the reader. It doesn't. Soooo, if you want something that will kill a three hour flight or a morning on the beach, this is the book for you.
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Summary: A puzzle for you guys:
Review: I just channelled Mary Magdalene and she sent me a secret message: Unscramble the so-called "title" of this book and you'll get the REAL title... THE DAVINCI CODE
DAN ETHIC VOICED Coincidence or conspiracy? You be the judge!
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Summary: Long slow read - and can be confusing
Review: I just could not "get into" this book. I enjoyed the history and "facts or fiction". I can't figure out why it has received all the hype - I guess because it attacks the Catholic church and religious history. I agree with others - borrow if you want to read - don't waste your money.
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Summary: Well, I paid twice and I finally read THE book
Review: I just couldn't get into this one, and I gave my first copy away without reading it. Then, the pressure building from those I love who read it and LOVED it, I bought a second copy, which I also set aside. I also bought "Angels and Demons" with this second copy. And after reading "Angels and Demons" two nights ago, I finally earnestly opened "DaVinci" and read it.
This one is a better write. Dan Brown shows more polish with the second Robert Langdon tale. But it does go on, doesn't it?
I admire Brown's obsession with facts, and I like his web site that backs up his phenomenal best seller. But I feel as if the super escapes that Brown's Langdon and his new female quester pull off are a bit more than super improbable. Great fantasy entertainment.
Of course, all the Grail mystery and that of the Knights Templar and even Leonardo, are good bases for a new version of a suspenseful novel. I think the folks reading this to bide their time on airplanes and in transit otherwise are sure to find the book up there with the Clancy's and Cussler's of the last century.
Obviously, the whole world is still searching for the truths to things that are steeped in legend. And not discounting the faith of millions, I can see why true believers in Christ will be more than a little offended by the "Code's" telling.
I will be amused to see what Dan Brown creates for Robert Langdon's next adventure. I understand it will center on Florence, Italy. Hmmm? Can Michaelangelo be next as we have examined Bernini in "Angels and Demons" and Leonardo in "Code"? With Blythe Brown being an art historian, I guess that symbologist Langdon can be assured of a long path to come, as written by Dan Brown, her spouse.
Whatever he comes up with, I hope his writing continues to improve, and I do think he owes me a good story, as I have added to his coffers by three hardcovers already!!! :-)
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Summary: fantastic!
Review: I just couldn't put it down.Characterization may not be perfect but as a suspense book it's more than fantastic.It also teaches you something about history and actually my view of Christianity is changed by this book. It's very good!
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Summary: A brilliant story!
Review: I just finished "The Da Vinci Code" today, and it would not have taken me so long if I had had the time to just read it straight through. Dan Brown knows the secret to constructing a real page turner, and I hold him personally responsible for my lack of sleep. This is a masterpiece of suspense and nonfiction conspiracy theory that will leave you with a number of unanswered questions. I loved it, and will no doubt read it again. As advice to anyone looking into this title, get a book of Da Vinci's paintings. You will not regret it. In fact, the only true reason I ever put this book down was to check to see if the clues were really true. They were. Only "Jurassic Park" and "Conquest of Paradise", with their similar levels of heightened suspense, have ever moved me so far to the edge of my seat. Dan Brown is certainly someone to be celebrated!
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Summary: Roller Coaster of a book
Review: I just finished "The DaVinci Code", and I must say, it's the best book I've read in a while. While I'm not going to call it "great literature", it's a fast paced thriller/mystery that keeps you turning the pages long after you should have turned the lights out.
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Summary: Read the other reviews here
Review: I just finished a furious 2 days reading this book. The pace of this book sure isn't slow. It did remind me somewhat of a movie - but that wasn't a bad thing. The one thing about this book is that the story left me with questions - good questions - about our world, our religions, and symbols. Read over some of the other reviews of this, here and elsewhere. You can tell by some of the reviewers comments that they take personal offense to this book and the topic discussed. I have seen several websites that set out to "debunk" this book, which is quite humorous to me. It is kind of like those rabid Star Trek fans who try to find flaws in the episodes. (psst - it is fiction) Dan Brown writes an enticing, interesting story. Of course there are others out there that cover this topic, but Dan Brown does a very good job of introducing the ideas to a public that may not know about it. Do the ideas presented here hold water outside the covers of this book? After reading it, I want to find out how much of it is fiction, how much is fact, and how much is somewhere in-between. To me, that is the mark of a good book. Just like a movie, I don't think all the questions should be answered within the beginning and ending pages. Just like religion, you shouldn't let other people make your decisions for you. Read the book, and make up your own mind.
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Summary: Brilliant and Amazing!
Review: I just finished reading it. I give a lot of clout to books that simply compel me to keep reading. This book did that and so much more! It opened up another world of history to me that I had never been exposed to before. And it did it masterfully, in a mystery/suspense/thriller that is incredibly well written. It will leave you on the edge of your seat, and you won't be able to put it down until you're done. I've been very sleep deprived the last few days. I would recommend this book without hesitation!
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Summary: Thriller
Review: I just finished reading the Da Vinci Code and I think it was one of the best intellectual thrillers I have read in a long time. Although I don't consider myself much of a history buff, I thoroughly enjoyed the mix of history, art, religion, murder and suspense. I was amazed at the way Dan Brown put all of the puzzle pieces together. I find myself searching the internet for more information on Da Vinci and his theories. Are any of these theories true????
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