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Summary: Possibly the greatest book ever writen!
Review: The Da Vinci Code was phenomenal! There is nothing not to like! The perfect blend of suspense, action, history, conspiracy and theology, The Da Vinci Code has it all. Once you have read the first paragraph of The Da Vinci Code, you will not be able to put it down. The Da Vinci Code is not just any mystery book, but is the mystery book. Dan Brown goes where few will, and challenges the church with unbelievable research. Brown is the king of enigma. The more I read, the more I had to read. When the elderly Jacques Saunière (curator at Le Louvre) is murdered he leaves behind a number of anagrams, puzzles and codes. Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, and Sophie Nuevue, a cryptologist and the granddaughter of Jacques Saunière, are paired together to solve the crime. The two go from fugitives to heroes as they go on an action packed quest for the Holy Grail.
The Da Vinci Code is a great read for anyone who is into suspense, or anyone who isn't. I would recommend this book for anyone who is up for the long nights of "just one more chapter". If there were any flaws in this book, I failed to see them because I was too busy reading. I give The Da Vinci Code a ten out of ten!
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Summary: Exciting read
Review: The Da Vinci Code was recommended to me by many friends, and I did not regret it when I finally found it, after having hunted for it for months, only to be told that it, once again, was sold out in one day.
The Da Vinci Code was my first read by Dan Brown, and I am looking forward to pick up his other books. The story starts with the murder of Jacques Sauniére, curator at Louvre Museum in Paris. At the same time, historian Robert Langdon from Harvard, is giving a speech in Paris about symbols. It soon becomes clear, that Robert Langdon's visit to Paris was far from coincidental, as is the case with his involment in the Louvre murder. He does not know in the beginning, but the story shows that he, via his field of study in symbology and history, is very much involved indeed. It quickly becomes priority no. one to find the murderer. Jacques Sauniére's granddaughter enters the scene, and from then there is no looking back. The book is very exciting and well written.
Dan Brown uses a lot of well known pieces of art, movies, books, scripts etc. to create a "unbelievably believeable" story, and it is hard not to become interested in many of the themes this book brings up. I recommend this book to anybody interested in a good story, history, religion, thrillers, symbols and magic.
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Summary: Mind blowing! Bu-u-ut . . .
Review: THE DA VINCI CODE will eat up my next paycheck. The story-within-a-story is so fascinating, I've already added 4 related books to my Wish List. A great big *thank you* to Dan Brown for writing about one of the most ancient, intriguing, enigmatic mysteries! As a thriller, however, it doesn't work well. Some of the plot twists struck me as unnecessary -- there for their own sake, not smoothly weaving themselves into the story. The premise for the murders never quite made sense to me. Maybe I missed something? And listen, if I can figure out the encoded clues long before the Harvard symbologist and the professional cryptologist do, they're way too easy. With that out of the way, I loved this book!! It's easily one of the most fascinating I've read. Despite its faults, I highly recommend it. *After* you've read THE DA VINCI CODE, do yourself a favor and visit Dan Brown's website. 'Nuff said!
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Summary: Absolutely fantastic!
Review: The Da Vinci Code will keep you on the edge of your seat! Make sure you have plenty of time to read it 'cause you won't want to put it down until the very last page! Anyone who loves a good treasure hunt filled with suspense and intrigue will love this book.
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Summary: Highly provocative
Review: The Da Vinci Code, at the moment, seems to be the book du jour. Everyone's talking about it - and for good reason. In what is rare in modern fiction, it combines the rare duality of highly suspenseful entertainment along with provocative historical insight. The intriguing settings of Paris and London make for an ideal backdrop for this well-crafted tale(it is fiction people) that you can't put down. This is one of those rare books that will keep you up at night reading - as opposed to serving as a cure for insomnia. Si vous pouvez parler francais, c'est tres utile pour ce livre. If you can't(speak French, that is), then a French-English dictionary would be of use when reading The Da Vinci Code, which, at times, uses French without translation. The characters are well designed, yet mysterious - which lends itself to the making of a great mystery. Not only are you trying to figure out the identity of the murderer(it happens on page 1 so I'm not giving anything away here), you also find yourself deeply ensconced in the quest for the historical truth of, among other things, Mary Magdalene, Jesus, Da Vinci, The Holy Grail, Opus Dei, The Vatican, and most inscrutably, The Priory of Sion. While this is fiction, it will invariably raise some eyebrows in any circle. Read it yourself and be your own judge.
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Summary: The Thrill of Da Vinci
Review: The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown captivates its readers with a mysterious and suspenseful plot. The novel takes place in the romantic city of Paris, France where the main character Robert Langdon, a recognized symbologist, embarks on a remarkable adventure with a female counterpart, Sophie. Together the two attempt to crack the mysteries of the first modern Church and where the immeasurable Holy Grail rests. The two come across the French Police, greedy grail seekers, and people with a sufficient amount of knowledge that will either aid or harm them in the long run. Brown's style of writing brings the reader into a well-organized and studied plot by using the famous artwork of Leonardo Da Vinci to explain his theories of the Modern Church. The book can captivate people from those who are grail seekers, to people with any form of religion and are actively interested in the formation of mankind. I perceived the book as insightful, and one that kept me turning pages in order to reveal the outcome. I would definitely recommend this novel to anyone with an interest in religion and who is seeking an extraordinary thrill.
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Summary: Fantastic Book!
Review: The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown, is a Must Read novel. The characters are wonderful, the dialogue lively, and the plot, a real edge of your seat read. A very appealing combination! John Savoy
Savoy International
Motion Pictures INC.
Beverly Hills, California
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Summary: The Da Vinci Code
Review: The Da Vinci Code, need I say more! Even the title makes you want to open the book. A thriller that keeps you turning the pages as your mind wonders through the mystery and secrets the story holds. What is the clandestine society? And what secrets do they hold? A murder takes place, a late night phone call and the thriller starts to unfold. Dan Brown has brought to his readers a must read and once you pick up the book you can't put it down. If you love mysteries and you think of yourself as somewhat of a detective, you're on your why to figure out "The Vinci Code" Break the code and you will know the murderer or is it murderers? Find out what the Louvre museum hides within its walls and the clues left behind for you the reader to discover with the help of the murdered victims granddaughter. The Da Vinci Code, a name you won't forget. Larry Hobson- Author "The Day Of The Rose"
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Summary: Do not confuse facts and fiction
Review: The Da Vinci Code, of course, is pure fiction, and as such, it is not much better or worse than the typical American novel. But some people are confusing this book's story with facts and history. If you are one of them, or if you know one of them, please search the web for Sandra Miesel's article, "Dismantling The Da Vinci Code" for a brief clarification.
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Summary: The Da Vinci Code, a master piece of words
Review: The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown is a well-written suspense novel that keeps the reader guessing with what is going to happen next. The Da Vinci Code is a masterpiece of words put together so carefully as not to leave out any details. The story starts out in Paris, France with a murder of Jacque Saunière, the head curator at Le Louvre. This crime scene is so different from the rest; Jacques Saunière positioned himself like a pentacle, a five-sided star. Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu become involved because their are both well-known cryptologists. Throughout the whole story Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu discover more and more why this unusual crime scene happened and why they are involved. Connections with the Holy Grail, Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, Leonardo Da Vinci, and so many other people and places that bring this novel to life.
I suggest this novel to people who enjoy suspense, to any religious person seeking to test their faith, and to anybody who enjoys art. There are many aspects of this novel that will make anybody go hmmm and it is always interesting to see masterpieces done by the artist mentioned in the book in a whole different way. Any readers who read this book will start to look at the world around them and wonder what is true or what are just simple "white lies." This novel analyzes each masterpiece mentioned so that no artwork is ever the same; it is so interesting to look up the piece and actually see what has been discovered on each particular piece. I suggest that anybody who reads this book take the time to look up all that is brought up; it makes the novel even more real. I give this book two thumbs up and a must read!
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