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Summary: Fantastic for all the wrong reasons...
Review: This book was the worst! I laughed out loud the whole way through. Dan Brown treats you like a moron so you feel like a genius when you solve the riddles before his world famous (but not very bright) experts do.Two page chapters! Ridiculous dialogue! If you've never before heard the theory that the bible might not have been written by God Himself, never used a library search engine, and never been outside of your home town, then this is a book of challenging ideas and exotic landscapes. I admit it - I loved reading this book - but it's not getting any more stars from me!
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Summary: A non-stop thriller with a great historical plot
Review: This book was truly amazing, no wonder it is a best-seller. I found my self turning pages hours on end. I could not put the darn thing down. The short chapters left you at a cliffhanger each time and made you want to read more. Even if you cannot enjoy the book for its historical views then you could enjoy the book as a thriller. Not since Harry Potter have I been able to read like this. Truly a remarkable piece of work. Although their will be some out there who do not enjoy it for its content, mainly about the Holy Grail part, they should at least be able to enjoy it for its page turning excitement. The Da Vinci Code = Hours of non-stop reading fun.
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Summary: a pretty good read...
Review: This book was very engaging and interesting. It is definitely not your typical suspense thriller. Although it did tend to get a little slow during the middle part of the book, the ending had a nice twist. The detail that the author goes into with respect to the secret societies and art history was very very interesting. These inclusions made for a much more interesting book - especially for someone who is interested in art history or history in any capacity. I would have liked to have known how much of the details and story is true, however, because at some points in the story the claims that the author makes seem completely unreal. All in all, this was an excellent quick read and I would recommend it to anyone!
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Summary: BREAK THE CODE
Review: This book was very entertaining to me. Nice to have a thought-provoking and a well-researched book to read. I see there are a lot of one-star reviews that are pushing down the overall rating of this book? Why? Is this book too smart for you? Couldn't break the code yourselves? What a shame. For those who have read the book, if you go to Dan Brown's website he has the actual paintings that are referenced in his book. Definitely worth checking out.
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Summary: Can't stay out of the soup
Review: This book was very good initially, then I got bogged down in the soup. Some parts seemed to drag on & on. I often resorted to skimming paragraphs in an effort to edit.
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Summary: Great Read
Review: This book was very intriguing and exciting to read. A page turner that does not disappoint.
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Summary: Ripping off Umberto Eco
Review: This book was way over-rated. And anyone who reads books knows that this series is a rip off of an Umberto Eco novel, Foucault's Pendulum! Needless to say, it sadly does not come close to the real thing!
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Summary: A Page Turner
Review: This book was well written with a very clear structure and plot that was so compelling that I finished the book in two sittings. The structure and logic was so overwhelming, however, that the characters and settings were quite underdeveloped. They were like phantoms that served as mere facilitators to drive the plot. I believe that Iain Pears has mastered the "art history mystery" genre and his books probably served as a model for "The Da Vinci Code". I would highly recommend the following: The Raphael Affair by Iain Pears Death and Restoration (Art History Mystery) by Iain Pears The Bernini Bust (Art History Mystery) by Iain Pears The Last Judgement (Art History Mystery) by Iain Pears The Titian Committee by Iain Pears
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Summary: Another winner!
Review: This book was wonderful. Once again I was stuck to the pages; having difficulty putting it down. I am amazed at how much research this author puts into his books; it makes them more cerebral than other murder mystery books. I loved Angels and Demons and was thrilled when this book came out.
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Summary: Un-put-down-able
Review: This book will grab your interest from the first chapter. Dan Brown is able to bring da Vinci's work to life in full-color and he adds history and conspiracies behind the works of art as well. Although the book is at times cliched and transparent, the main plot will keep you hooked to discover as much as you can about the history of the Holy Grail and what (or who) it is.
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