The Da Vinci Code

[The Summoner of Leviathan]

I am not done reading it yet, but I love the symbolizism. Reminds me a little of "Mists of Avalon". I could see the whole Sofia=Wisdom thing in like chapter two or three. When I read that was similar to Sophie's name, I was no really? But yes there is the Priory of Sion, I dunno what it is, but it does exist. The whole divine proportion thing is true too. I like it so far too. Though I kind figured out Fache was the Teaher, come on he is a chauvenistic pig. I find it interesting though, I love Goddess symbols. It's interesting, a good book that mentions a lot of symbols is "Dancing in the Flames" *forgets authors* That is one of the reasons why I knew half of the symbols anyways. BTW I looked at "The Last Supper" and the person to the right if Christ (his right) does look like a girl. Imagine if it wasn't mostly fiction? But he did do his research, and you can't take that away, same as in "Mists of Avalon" Bradley researched Gardiner Wiccan rituals and such for her novels. So like the preceeding posts to this one. We have to use our judgemnet to distinguish between fact and fiction.

[Skogs]

It was a good page-turner, but I don't see what all the hype was about.

[o_O]

Meh, I thought it was awesome. It normally takes me a week or two to finish a book. Only took me a few days because I couldn't put it down. Angels and Demons (the book before this one) was even better. I read that in one day of almost non stop reading.

I agree. I absolutely loved it; I think Dan Brown is a genius.

The book was based on theory, so it's not entirely untrue. It merely presents the long-lost Pagan take on Christianity. And the book only states the descriptions of locations and buildings to be accurate, it doesn't profess to be factual, story-wise.

[Miriel]

I agree. I absolutely loved it; I think Dan Brown is a genius.

The book was based on theory, so it's not entirely untrue. It merely presents the long-lost Pagan take on Christianity. And the book only states the descriptions of locations and buildings to be accurate, it doesn't profess to be factual, story-wise.

*picks a nit*

Actually, even his descriptions of artwork, architecture, secret rituals and such aren't all too accurate.

The more I think about this book, the less I like it. I remember that when I got to the part about Disney, and Little Mermaid I actually put down the book and laughed at the stupidity of it all.

I'm fairly good with the whole "suspension of disbelief" thing, but this was just pure nonsense.

[Optium]

Angels and Demons was better, though the Da Vinci Code was good.
Angels and Demons is Langdon's first adventure. When they talk about
his "adventure in Rome last year" (or is it 2 years ago?) in the Da Vinci
Code, they're talking about Angels and Demons. The art in A&D was
amazing too. Read it and you'll see what I mean. A&D had like 10 times
more plot twists and was much more interesting to read. It's about the
Illuminati and the church...and anti-matter! And explosions! And hot chicks
in short shorts!

.opt

[The Captain]

I haven't read it, but you know the book is a success when Tom Hanks and Ron Howard are gearing up for the movie version and the book has been on the Bestsellers list for nearly 2 years, something only Harry Potter has done.

Take care all.

[*ETERNAL FANTASY*]

I seriously didnt know about this book until my friend gave it to me and told me to read it...didnt know about the hype or anything....quite entertaining though...Liked the whole mystery and the whole deciphering symbols!

hmmm i was thinking of reading "Angels and Demons"! hmmmm i might pick it up one day!

[o_O]

*picks a nit*

Actually, even his descriptions of artwork, architecture, secret rituals and such aren't all too accurate.

*picks a nit*

Why do you say that? Upon researching the architecture and landmarks described in the book (ones that I hadn't actually seen before ), I was surprised at how accurately I had envisaged them based only upon Brown's description.
I thought the perceptions presented upon Virgin of the Rocks and The Last Supper were valid as they've been the subject of debate for centuries, and the works were certainly described accurately.
I don't really know anything about ancient Pagan rites, so I can't argue for Brown when it comes to Sun Dances and whatnot.

Do note though, that it never says that anything other than artwork and architecture is accurately represented.

[Optium]

Angels and Demons use monuments and places in Rome much more, there's
a lot more movement in the book and people have followed Langdon's
trail through Rome by reading the book...it's pretty sick.

.opt

[The Man]

Meh, I thought it was awesome. It normally takes me a week or two to finish a book. Only took me a few days because I couldn't put it down. Angels and Demons (the book before this one) was even better. I read that in one day of almost non stop reading.

I have to agree here; Angels and Demons was, in fact, a better book, all around, than The Da Vinci Code. However, I found the mythology of The Da Vinci Code to be more powerful ;p

I'm really looking forward to his next book. Anyone know when it's coming out?

[The Captain]

To the best of my knowledge:

Dan Brown's "The Solomon Key" is due out sometime in early summer 2005.

Take care all.

[The Man]

Excellent. Thanks for the info.

[Ezme]

Thanks for the tip for angels and demons! I'm about 100 pages in and its really good! I do physics and philosophy in 6th form so i find it particularly interesting. yay, anybody know anything about deception point or digital fortress?

[Ezme]

Oh my God! Angels and Demons rocks! i thought it was ok, you know a reasonable absorbing book but I now think its brilliant! i'm biut 400 pages in and wow, the camerlagos speach and the fewchapters afterward are, well wow. so cool.

[m4tt]

Deception Point and Digital Fortress are also good books. I read them both a few months ago.