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Summary: a rebirth of suspense and mystery to literature
Review: its hard to find a good suspense and mystery novel these days. well its hard to find one with the eloquance of dan brown who has put thought and research into the story's locations, art, and cultural aspects. even if you have never heard of opus dei before opening the book dan brown explains it in the way that everyone can understand it. the beginnings mysterious "he did this to himself murder" creates suspense for the famouse louve currator. i love the cultural aspects to the novel in its french point of view. "what do you think of the pyramid (the one at the louve designed by im pei)?" made me laugh on the french's view of their own culture. for a fan of mystery with the promise of not a plot to flop like other mysteries then dan brown presents to you a novel of greatness.
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Summary: A Riddle Wrapped into an Enigma
Review: J
Five stars to the author who develops such a magnificent imagination. He says that all references to the past are true. But, as they say in Italy: If it's not true, it surely is well invented. Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu try to do what countless savants over the centuries tried in vain: Find the Holy Grail. The Vatican gets involved and, of course, Opus Dei. Jacques Sauniere, curator of the Louvre, is murdered early on. Apparently he was the grand marshal of the Priory of Sion, and they know where the Grail is. Robert and Sophie progress from anagram to double entendre riddles, on and on for over 400 pages. The red herring going through it all is Mary Magdalene and the cult of the Sacred Feminine. But, after a while, you do get tired of fabulous and saintly Mary M. and all the feminism. And the ending of this very large book is rather silly.
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Summary: Imaginative and Entertaining
Review: Jacques Saunierre is a curator at the Louvre Museum in Paris. He is murdered by a giant albino assassin who is seeking knowledge of an ancient secret which has been entrusted to Jacques and just three other men. The albino tells Jacques that the other three are already dead. Before Jacques dies he tries to leave enough clues near his body so that the secret can be passed on to the two people he trusts the most to guard it. One is agent Sophie Neveu who is a cryptographer and also his granddaughter. The other is Robert Langdon, a professor of religious symbology at Harvard, who is presently staying at the Paris Ritz. Langdon is called to the murder scene because his name is written on a message left by the murder victim. Sophie arrives soon after because the case requires a cryptographer. Sophie figures out that the message left by Jacques is meant for both her and Langford. She also knows that Langford is the chief suspect and he will shortly be put in jail. Since she needs his help in unraveling the clues left by Jacques, Sophie leads Langford out of the Louvre through an emergency exit. Together they set off to follow the clues and it soon becomes clear to them that their real quest is the Holy Grail. There are others in pursuit of the same prize such as the famous British historian Sir Leigh Teabring as well as Bishop Manuel Aringarosa of the Vatican prelature known as Opus Dei. THE DA VINCI CODE is in the best tradition of detective and thriller fiction. The mystery is complicated but the author explains the intricate solution in detail as the plot unfolds. The story may seem a little too imaginative at times but that is exactly what makes the book so entertaining.
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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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