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Summary: Indeed a Suspenseful Thriller - But It's Just a Novel
Review: Working at a bookstore for the last six months, most of the customers who come in are either asking for Dan Brown's book or they are talking about it. The talk is what caused me to want to read the novel in the first place. Several people I had overheard made claims that the novel was based on fact and that Dan Brown had really done his research well. So, I thought, it must be worth reading.As for the novel as a novel, it reads like all the great suspense thrillers read (i.e. Ludlum, Grisham, Clancey, etc.): fast paced, a real page turner, well formulated and put together, and had a great plot and story line (albeit its certainly not great literature). For these features I would rate the novel at least four stars. Simply put, Dan Brown has written a real page turner that carries the reader along quite nicely. However, as for content, in so much as it transcends fiction to become fact, its rubbish. Of course this book is loosely based on two works: 'Holy Blood, Holy Grail' and 'The Templar Revelation.' Moreover, these two books are actually mentioned in the Da Vinci code as a part of the story line. But, as for solid historical texts, the two aforementioned books are speculative at best, and are filled with a great amount of guesswork and hypotheses. Having said that, I go back to the customers I overheard who were taken in by the so called 'facts' of this work. I am not sure if Dan Brown intended to write this novel with the idea that what he was writing was indeed fact. If that is the case then he should have written an historical account and not a novel. Let the historians sift through it and then determine whether the facts stand of fall based on current trends of research in the field of history. This, however, is a novel and should be taken as such. In fact, I once heard a famous fiction author declare, "Fiction writers are simply good liars." That being the case, the Da Vinci code is one of the best lies ever written. Too bad people are falling for it.
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Summary: 5 Wows
Review: Wow 1 for indepth development of the characters; Wow 2 for a marvelous plot contrived of fiction and truth and a whole lot of research; Wow 3 for page turning events that consumed me from the moment I bought the book; Wow 4 for suspending any sense of reality I previously felt and replacing it with wanting to find the tomb; and Wow 5 for wanting to tell everyone I know who likes a good read about it and get them to read it so we could join in the quest. I have ordered the rest of his books and can't wait to read them. Couldn't have been better.
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Summary: Stellar!
Review: Wow this book is stellar!
From the day I bought Dan Browns newest novel The Davinci Code I have had a new out look on novels. I used to read books only for assignments in school, but never for enjoyment. After the first chapter this riveting novel grabbed a hold of me and I could not put it down! It starts off with a murder; Professor Robert Langdon (who is in Paris for a lecture) is called to help investigate this murder which leads to suspense and suprises beyond your imagination.
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Summary: Inspiring - Captivating - Absolutely Superb!
Review: Wow! I am so turned on to the interesting factoids about Leonardo Da Vinci, Religion, Paganism, the Roman Catholic Church and more! I couldn't put this book down. It was a fabulous read, educational and full of suspense. I admit, it reads as if intended for a movie (wouldn't be a bit surprised!),but it's so damn good anyway. It truly charged me with interest in the topics mentioned above, I'm thirsty for more and researching! Take a chance, it's so worth it!
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Summary: What a book!
Review: Wow! I could not put this book down. A real page turner through out! I raced to find a DaVinci Art book so I could get a closer look at his work--couldn't believe my eyes--its's true!
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Summary: fabulous!
Review: Wow! I have not read a book that kept me glued to edge of my seat as much as this book. I couldn't stop thinking about it even after turning the lights off. Absolutely recommend.
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Summary: Gutsy...Educational...Exciting!!! Who could ask for more?
Review: Wow! I really enjoyed this novel. Not only did it appeal to my interest in ancient symbolism, but it kept me riveted the entire time I read it. Brown is a masterful story teller who clearly intends to educate readers on the origins of "the mysteries" while fully engaging our attention. I personally love books that have meaningful depth and character, and am impressed that his references are so accurate and well researched. Well done! I highly recommed this one!
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Summary: Utterly gripping!
Review: WOW! If you're in the mood for a few cheap thrills -- this book will certainly provide it. There's not much character development, but the pacing and plotting of the narrative is so tight, it's like a literary equivalent of Raiders of the Lost Ark! I've never been propelled through a novel so quickly in my life! Truly a fun, fast read! Take a moment to enjoy it! Other recent Amazon purchases I enjoyed: Life Of Pi, The Losers' Club by Richard Perez.
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Summary: You HAVE to read this book!
Review: Wow! This is an absolutely breathtaking book. I read it in just ONE sitting the other night. I could not put it down! I was ignorant about Da Vinci's symbolism and "inside jokes" as well as those of Boticelli and other masters whom Brown mentions. But after reading this book, I am planning on delving further into these issues! And that's saying something, because I am the least religious person you'll ever meet. Dan Brown has an incredible gift for storytelling as well as an impressive handle on the facts. That's what makes this book so compelling: the story itself is fictional, but the foundation of it (the symbols, stories, and organizations) is real and historically accurate and well researched. Just because this book deals with religious symbols, please do NOT be turned away if you are not religious. It's not preachy or heavy or any of that other nonsense. Believe me. It's fused with mystery, suspense, and historical facts. (The epilogue will make you smack your forehead and say "of course! It's so obvious!")
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Summary: fiction with true history makes this a suspenseful story
Review: Wow! Two stories in one book...one is a fictional murder mystery with puzzles and riddles while another is based on true biographical/historical artifact and documentary. A great read that was hard to put down. Enjoyable and fascinating if one hasn't been privy to the real Knights Templar story and the Holy Grail. It made my head spin!
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