that da vinci code, I'm thinking of reading it....any good? Options

[silver-rain]

I really liked the book, and his other books as well.

[freeflow]

Same here. I liked it alot along with Angels and Demons.

[ms. independent]

I thought it was pretty good. can't wait to see the movie.

[Clarisse]

Here's what I think of it.

I, personally, can't stand Dan Brown.

I read the Da Vinci Code.

I thought it was decent- not spectacular, all action and not much else, I thought, a shallow read- so I went out and bought the other three books he's written.

I started Deception Point, read the very beginning and sorta got the feeling I had just experienced deja vu. The prologue was almost exactly the same as that of Da Vinci Code, just set somewhere freezing cold. Some dude dies in a museum in the prologue of DVC, someone gets thrown off of a plane in the middle of some snow-covered place in DP. I read the book, then picked up Angels & Demons to find that a physicist dies in its prologue. I didn't even read Digital Fortress after that, but when I found it in my book shelf just now, and once again, someone's bit the dust in the prologue.

It seemed to the Dan Brown had no originality- I mean, he researched his subjects very well never mind, I've heard he got his wife to do all the researching for him, but it's just the same. Take Deception Point and Da Vinci Code. Highly important intelligentsia dies in the prologue. Protagonist's an intellectual male who comes to the aid of some super important educational thing. One's got to do with art and Christianity, one has to do with life on a different planet based on some bugs in a glacier. Or something like that. They both meet women who help them, and they go through peril for the sake of knowledge. Blech.
I can't stand it when an author is exactly the same in all of his stories. They're all action based, with intelligent protagonist's out on the quest for knowledge. Dan Brown's same, boring old story line made me dislike everything about him, and that includes his stories. I barely classify him as an author- merely a cliched researcher who sets his information to a hopelessly repeated plot line. Not to mention the dialogue was horribly written- exactly like a movie script, and his characters were very very flat. They were all bland, like cardboard figures of the characters themselves. They were there, you could see them, but nothing was going on inside their heads that could qualify them as realistic. Nor is there a strong moral. If you aren't a writer, you'll probably like The Da Vinci Code, but I'll pass on it.

[jenn_jenny]

some parts were BORING AS HECK
but other than that, it was okay i guess :]

[*mona lisa*]

I loved it actually. I didn't care so much for the actual writing, but the plot had me hooked. It was badly written though. It was: He did this. He went to Paris. This happened. That happened.
You're being told everything that happens, not shown it.

[Paradox of Life]

I've heard it's a good story, but it's poorly written in terms of things like grammar and structure.

I guess I am led to believe it's like the Harry Potter books: good stories, but poorly written.

I thought I was the only one that thought Harry Potter had good stories but was poorly written. Phew.

The Da Vinci Code .. I think the controversy it stirs up is the reason why it's so popular. I haven't read it, but I've heard very very good reviews.

[x2xmhpm]

hey..i've read it..and i LOVED it!!..its really good but at times it can be slow-paced...but over all its a pretty good book...

[*salcha4u*]

I actually thought Angels and Demons was a better read.

[Lavelle]

Well I watched the movie but I havent read the book. But now I'm so confused about my religion. I should have pulled the plug(I did do that eventually but it was too late. I was already in tears).

[*salcha4u*]

Here's what I think of it.

I, personally, can't stand Dan Brown.

I read the Da Vinci Code.

I thought it was decent- not spectacular, all action and not much else, I thought, a shallow read- so I went out and bought the other three books he's written.

I started Deception Point, read the very beginning and sorta got the feeling I had just experienced deja vu. The prologue was almost exactly the same as that of Da Vinci Code, just set somewhere freezing cold. Some dude dies in a museum in the prologue of DVC, someone gets thrown off of a plane in the middle of some snow-covered place in DP. I read the book, then picked up Angels & Demons to find that a physicist dies in its prologue. I didn't even read Digital Fortress after that, but when I found it in my book shelf just now, and once again, someone's bit the dust in the prologue.

It seemed to the Dan Brown had no originality- I mean, he researched his subjects very well never mind, I've heard he got his wife to do all the researching for him, but it's just the same. Take Deception Point and Da Vinci Code. Highly important intelligentsia dies in the prologue. Protagonist's an intellectual male who comes to the aid of some super important educational thing. One's got to do with art and Christianity, one has to do with life on a different planet based on some bugs in a glacier. Or something like that. They both meet women who help them, and they go through peril for the sake of knowledge. Blech.
I can't stand it when an author is exactly the same in all of his stories. They're all action based, with intelligent protagonist's out on the quest for knowledge. Dan Brown's same, boring old story line made me dislike everything about him, and that includes his stories. I barely classify him as an author- merely a cliched researcher who sets his information to a hopelessly repeated plot line. Not to mention the dialogue was horribly written- exactly like a movie script, and his characters were very very flat. They were all bland, like cardboard figures of the characters themselves. They were there, you could see them, but nothing was going on inside their heads that could qualify them as realistic. Nor is there a strong moral. If you aren't a writer, you'll probably like The Da Vinci Code, but I'll pass on it.

Agreed. I read all four of his books (Deception Point, Digital Fortress, Angels and Demons, and Da Vinci Code). Two books in two settings. I felt like I was reading the same thing, with slightly different ideas and people...yeah, it gets boring. I was actually impressed with most of his research and ability to incorporate it into the story, but his wife did it for him? Wtf!

[Trau]

Well I watched the movie but I havent read the book. But now I'm so confused about my religion. I should have pulled the plug(I did do that eventually but it was too late. I was already in tears).

Do you not realize that most of Brown's conclusions concerning Christianity are preposterously false? I wouldn't get worked up over a hack writer with formulaic plots and shoddy research.

[tootsie_kiddo]

I've read all of Dan Brown's books. FABULOUS.

[Clarisse]

Agreed. I read all four of his books (Deception Point, Digital Fortress, Angels and Demons, and Da Vinci Code). Two books in two settings. I felt like I was reading the same thing, with slightly different ideas and people...yeah, it gets boring. I was actually impressed with most of his research and ability to incorporate it into the story, but his wife did it for him? Wtf!

That's what I've heard. I think there was some plagerism thing going on and he had to tell them that his wife researched all the stuff for him. Well, it's what I've heard, anyway.

[juliar]

hm, i've read all four of the dan brown books. it's interesting how most of the information about the places they are set are true.

although i have heard of that plagiarism thing... i don't know.

and yeah it does get a bit boring but at least there were only four novels and not too many. so it's still not TOO predictable.

[vandiee]

Definitely read it. It's a GREAT book. It'll keep you occupied for a while.
But..if you're really religious (christian or w/e) then you might not want to read it.
Well, you could. But I guess you could get...offended?
It's still a great book. READ IT!

[jue]

I borrowed the book from a friend, and its been like 1 month, and I'm only on page 40 something. The books interesting and all, and I've heard from many that the books really good, but i haven't had the time to read it. Plus alot of the words, i don't understand o_O

[monxcheri]

i LOVED the book. Even if you`re religious, just as long as you don`t believe in the stuff, then you`re fine. It`s very interesting.

i actually liked Angels & Demons more than the Da Vinci Code though.

[Lavelle]

Do you not realize that most of Brown's conclusions concerning Christianity are preposterously false? I wouldn't get worked up over a hack writer with formulaic plots and shoddy research.

Well I know that but I still cant help but think that maybe he has a point. The Pope, all those years ago, did order the monks to get rid of 13 (was it 13?) of the bible's books. There's no telling what we may be missing. And have you looked at the Last Supper recently? The guy whose supposedly Paul, does look like a woman. And wouldnt it be amazing if Jesus did have a child and that anyone in the world could have the blood of the royal line coursing through their veins? Its terrifying yet exciting.

On the other hand, I never held any prejudices against religion. It was a well known fact that the catholic faith was somewhat cruel and domineering in the past.

[illriginal]

In my opinion, he's barely scratched the surface of Christianity and what really happened.

If anyone can speak Arabic or Hebrew, read up the Dead Sea Scrolls that were found in Jordan, that's the true Dead Sea Scrolls :)

Oh and the Book of Malachi, book of Judas, and 4th Book of Maccabees.

[*yrrnotelekktric*]

^yeah, i have to agree with you.
But nevertheless, it was a good book

[Sheida]

I would recommend it. I also recommend his other books: Digital Fortress (very good), and Angels and Demons (a little more violent but still good).

[joiedevie]

i think it's a really good book. WAY better than the movie.

[tokyo-rose]

I didn't read the book when it was really hyped, but I decided to read them later on to see what was so good about it. I have to say I was rather disappointed. The storyline is brilliant but the writing style really isn't that great. In the end it averages out to be slightly above average.

[synthase]

yes..i love this mystery..
but i think that Angel and Demons is better