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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: This is a book that will enthrall or enrage depending upon one's religious background and mindset. For this reader it was a riveting exposition of great relevance in a lifelong pursuit of philosophy and world religions to learn whether or not the Bible is fiction. Now I know.The author is a meticulous researcher and careful chronicler of history, myth and fact. The story illuminates a compelling mystery that has tantalized mankind since time out of mind. "The quest for the Holy Grail is the quest to kneel before the bones of Mary Magdalene. A journey to pray at the feet of the outcast one". The Divine Feminine energy.
The Da Vinci Code is a transformative story written in an effortless style that makes it easy to read and assimilate without the message being preachy at all. A Masterpiece.
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Summary: I read it but am afraid to tell my friends
Review: This is a compelling mystery remixing the grail mythos. However Mr. Brown's characters and their emotional interactions are preadolescent.
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Summary: Yeck....
Review: This is a definite page turner. One which left a bad taste in my mouth. A horrible, predictable plot, shallow characterization and star crossed hints of romance that detract from the plot. The only reason this deserves two stars is because of the way it presents an age old myth, the holy grail, in a different light that the public rarely sees. Now, let's remember, this book is fiction. I'm sure Brown took liberties to make his research fit into an idea that had amazing potential. If you're interested in the grail story, ditch this book and read some of the nonfiction books out there on the topic. For those who are trashing this on the basis of their religion, something to watch out for lest it destroy your faith........ what is your faith without challenges? Nothing. If you're a Christian with blinders on, maybe you should read it, if for nothing more than the challenge it will present to you.
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Summary: Pagan-Inspired Fiction Told as "History"
Review: This is a drawn out, poorly written piece of fiction portraying a plethora of pagan opinions as historical fact. It's every
"Woman's Book Club" dream as the plot lures them in with references to the "Sacred Feminine". Written for a mass-market audience, it attempts to discredit not only the Catholic Church, but all Christians, and even Jews and Buddhists. It mocks the very idea of "Faith" in anything, besides the ridiculous notion of a "Sacred Feminine." The author's interpretations of da Vinci's art are distorted and far-reaching as well. Unfortunately, lay readers presumably cannot detect the misinformation and trust in Brown's pagan-inspired "history lesson." He even tries to persuade his readers that the Satanic Pentagram is a beautiful misunderstood symbol of femininity that should be respected. Please spare yourself from this blasphemous piece of trash. For, even if you are not offended by the notion that Christianity was simply a political trick of Constantine, the writing itself is didactic and boring. Sadly, the book has remained a number one bestseller for months because Brown takes the reader down interesting intellectual paths (on which I assume the average reader has never ventured). This instantly excites the ignorant and unsuspecting reader lacking the educational background to see through his faulty logic. So, while any person endowed with a shred of intelligence should not be spiritually affected by this book, at worst, its 449 pages will amount to a colossal waste of time.
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Summary: Beyond the hype
Review: This is a fairly quick moving thriller up until the midpoint, and yet I kept thinking I had read this all before. A voracious reader, I rarely stop reading books until I have finished, but I was sorely tempted with this one. Even ignoring the strong anti-Christian rhetoric, the ending was so weak that I was left asking myself "So what?" Not a good use of your money or time
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Summary: Hate God? You'll love this book!
Review: This is a fairly well thought out thriller, but it becomes apparent soon enough that the main thrust of this book is that The Bible is not the word of God, but just a collection of fiction. There are plenty of good books that don't make a Christian feel dirty reading them. This one is a waste of time.
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Summary: Enjoyable Romp
Review: This is a fiction book and it fulfilled all of my expectations. It's not to be taken too seriously, but has in interesting premise, colorful locations, and a good pace.
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Summary: An attack to history
Review: This is a fiction book that tries to position itself as well-documented, when indeed lots of things are simply invented. Moreover, it attacks the Catholic Church and the figure of Christ telling lies that try to appear as truths to the simple and undocumented mind.
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Summary: Incredible & made me research after reading
Review: This is a fictional book, but is based on many facts. I was grabbed by this book and stayed up until 3 AM reading it until I finished it (which I normally don't do). Excellent reading. However, I would not recommend this book to my Aunt who is while, not a highly practicing catholic, believes in the New Testament. This would shake her views on her life and faith and I wouldn't like to see that (her life has enough turmoil in it already!). On the other hand, my father and I are not practicing catholics and we both found this book riveting.
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Summary: Good one, easy reading, good gift
Review: This is a fun one, read it cover to cover in one weekend. It even kept me a wake very late...
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