Da Vinci Code

[Azndude51]

Which?

 

[HaxorNubcake]

book, then movie.

both pretty stupid (albeit entertaining)

 

[pavester]

read angels and demons, then the da vinci code. Angels and Demons is a prequel and introduces the characters.

 

[Midlander]

I haven't done either. Nor am I inspired to.

 

[PokerGuy]

I'd say read the book first. The book made for very entertaining reading, while the movie was so-so. The book just has more time/space to develop story lines and really go into detail, whereas the movie has to get it all wrapped up neatly in a short time.

 

[BlueWeasel]

Originally posted by: pavester
read angels and demons, then the da vinci code. Angels and Demons is a prequel and introduces the characters.

:thumbsup:

I actually read TDC and then A&D.

 

[DaveSimmons]

A&D was a decent book and kept my interest, especially with the inside look at Vatican City. The Da Vinci book was a bit weak by comparison with one main idea beten into the ground page after page and plot twists I guessed way in advance. I haven't seen the movie so I can't say if it's any better.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Didn't feel bothered to watch the movie. The book did capture my attention and I read it in one sitting, eagerly turning pages. I don't really read many books so I can't honestly judge how it rates against other conspiracy-theory type plots. But if you haven't read this book already, you probably aren't a book-type person and will probably like-or-love it. And I saw the ending coming from a mile.

I can't say for sure if I liked it more than Angels & Demons (which I read after this book). Both books have their merits and interesting parts along with the boring parts. But interesting nonetheless. (Just don't question the authenticity of the author's claims and go with the flow)

 

[Leros]

Originally posted by: Midlander
I haven't done either. Nor am I inspired to.

...but everybody else is doing it.

 

[pyonir]

I liked the book a lot. Didn't like the movie. But read the book first.

 

[JLGatsby]

I'm sure it's a good book and good movie (I've never seen either), but the typical fans of the book are annoying. Some actually believe it's true, and the book has transformed many conspiracy nutjobs.

 

[IronWing]

Your poll needs a "skip it" entirely option.

The book reads like a paid-by-the-page romance novel. Poor writing coupled with implausible pseudo-history make the book an annoyance to read. But to each her own.

 

[dds14u]

Just the book, no movie...

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: ironwing
Your poll needs a "skip it" entirely option.

The book reads like a paid-by-the-page romance novel. Poor writing coupled with implausible pseudo-history make the book an annoyance to read. But to each her own.

Yet millions have been sold and enjoyed.

I keep reading these kind of critique, but if it's such a poor book and simplistic, where's your great American novel?

 

[daniel1113]

I've done both, and wouldn't recommend either.

 

[ponyo]

Saw the movie couple days ago. Never read the book. The movie was worth the rental.

 

[meltdown75]

Book before movie as much as possible, in all cases where both exist.

That said, can we please stop beating this dead horse today...