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A murder in the silent after-hour halls of the Louvre museum reveals a sinister plot to uncover a secret that has been protected by a clandestine society since the days of Christ. The victim is a high-ranking agent of this ancient society who, in the moments before his death, manages to leave gruesome clues at the scene that only his daughter, noted cryptographer Sophie Neveu, and Robert Langdon, a famed symbologist, can untangle. The duo become both suspects and detectives searching for not only Neveu's father's murderer but also the stunning secret of the ages he was charged to protect. Mere steps ahead of the authorities and the deadly competition, the mystery leads Neveu and Langdon on a breathless flight through France, England, and history itself.
Brown (Angels and Demons) has created a page-turning thriller that also provides an amazing interpretation of Western history. Brown's hero and heroine embark on a lofty and intriguing exploration of some of Western culture's greatest mysteries--from the nature of the Mona Lisa's smile to the secret of the Holy Grail. Though some will quibble with the veracity of Brown's conjectures, therein lies the fun. The Da Vinci Code is an enthralling read that provides rich food for thought. --Jeremy Pugh --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
I'm not Catholic and I still didn't like it.,
By Anita Slusser (Utah) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Da Vinci Code: A Novel (Hardcover)
Contrary to one reviewer's assessment, you don't have to be Catholic to find this book less than entertaining, enlightening, or both.What started out as a promising suspence thriller quickly degenerated into a strange theological lecture. If I had been in the market for strange theological lectures, this might have worked for me--though even then I might be tempted to say "so what". I'm not naive enough to say I don't know what the fuss is about, but though a devout believer in Christ, it doesn't affect me much--married, not married, childless, or not. I believe in his divinity and the arguments offered were not particularly bothersome or convincing. But back to the fiction. The technique of leaving the reader hanging throughout the novel over and over again, strikes me as a cheap sort of trick for a writer who can't maintain suspense in an honest sort of way. I must agree with those who critiqued the puzzles as sort of purile. Someone gave me this advice once which I would like to pass on to Dan Brown. Never try to write characters who are smarter than you are. All in all, though, I have gained one bit of unexpected entertainment from this novel. I have enjoyed reading the reviews which are full of a passion and honesty entirely missing from the novel. So I add my voice to throng.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Waste Your Time,
By "kdons" (Burlington, IA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Da Vinci Code: A Novel (Hardcover)
Amazon chose to ignore my earlier review, but buyers/readers still need warning. This is a badly crafted, poorly written book. However, if you must read it to see what all the fuss is about, lower you expectations to rock bottom. Then ask yourself, how do these things get on the bestseller lists anyway?
5.0 out of 5 stars
Presents a different view on the Biblical story,
By Paula Madalina Dumitrascu (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Da Vinci Code: Special Illustrated Edition: A Novel (Paperback)
The great thing about this book - and this applies to all Dan Brown's books which I've read - is that it presents art, science, religion and symbolism in a very easy-to-read and enjoyable adventure. You don't need to believe that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene to read this book, because there is much more to it than just that! Enjoy it and you'll not regret it!
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