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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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Summary: Paranoid
Review: This book will have you paranoid and looking over your shoulder. Turn all the lights on in your house at night while reading it. I also recommend The Little Guide To Happiness. Totally different genre, but it's my favorite and I simply must mention it.
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Summary: Read the review I can't sum it up in a sentence...
Review: This book will spark a good conspiracy theory and like most of the 4.3 million readers of this book you'll like it too....First off great book very well written - great plot - and a very original story - the climax was good but if you read it throughly (as the book makes you) you kinda of figure it out..You don't figure out the ending until its too late (but the whole name change was a given). I was dumbfounded to find that the answer all along was given in his draft. I must say that there is alot of facts especially about christianity, and secret societies in the book....Which of course this is a novel but he seperates them very very well. Some people said this book is very anti-catholic - which even though I am not, I did think so until the last 3-4 chapters where well I don't want to give it a way of course but I will say not so much so... Lastly you can buy it at overstock.com for $12.00 or you could a week ago.....Enjoy!
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