Is The Da Vinci Code Overrated?

[veggz]

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To elaborate: Yes, I thought the story was clever. However Dan Brown's writing style (a storyline constantly interrupted by pretentious history lessons, bland characterizations, etc.) completely ruined the book. Basically, I just find Dan Brown to be a poor writer.

 

[EarthwormJim]

I found it enjoyable however it was not a life changing epic story...

 

[FallenHero]

your poll sucks. I refuse to vote.

 

[meltdown75]

I agree with EarthwormJim.

Nice quick read, enjoyable.

Not too crazy about the prospect of how much someone *didn't* like it though, that much is for sure.

 

[jagec]

It's an interesting read, but nothing more.

It also gets annoying how much Dan Brown writes down to you...he'll rephrase the implications of a "discovery" about a million times, just to make sure you got it, and he'll try to drag out a secret identity for looong after you've figured it out.

 

[pulse8]

I hate the word "overrated."

 

[Paddington]

I think it stimulated a lot of discussion about religion. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a novel in history that stimulated more discussion. In that respect, the Da Vinci Code is not overrated.

<-- Has not read the book, and cannot vouch for it's actual literary quality.

 

[meltdown75]

& for the record I thought Angels & Demons was better and would have made a much better movie.

 

[veggz]

Here's a question: had Dan Brown not specified which character was which, would you still be able to tell who was speaking? Because I sure as hell wouldn't.

 

[DainBramaged]

It is one more selection of cheap fiction. Entertaining story but nothing earthshattering. I would equate it to a Grisham or Koontz novel.

 

[aswedc]

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
It is one more selection of cheap fiction. Entertaining story but nothing earthshattering. I would equate it to a Grisham or Koontz novel.

Come on. Grisham is equally generic. Harry Potter FTW

 

[imported_LoKe]

It wasn't anything amazing, but I would definitely read it again.

 

[veggz]

Originally posted by: aswedc

Originally posted by: DainBramaged
It is one more selection of cheap fiction. Entertaining story but nothing earthshattering. I would equate it to a Grisham or Koontz novel.

Come on. Grisham is equally generic. Harry Potter FTW

Harry Potter kicks the crap out of Dan Brown, from a purely literary standpoint. It's not even a comparison.

 

[destrekor]

okay, saying the book is overated because the writer isn't that good of a writer is completely wrong. you obviously think the story itself is good, as does many people... but most people agree with you, including many authors, that Dan Brown is not a good author in terms of literary ability, and are surprised as how well the book sells even though its not written the best.

i have not read it yet, and not sure if I will now that I saw the movie. yes the book is different, but I have trouble reading a book after watching the movie. i am better able to read a book and then watch the movie.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Meh It was alright. It's not the kinda stuff that I usually read and I finished it, so that's one point for it.

 

[Super56K]

I didn't like it much, but a lot of it is all the hype it's received. It was at least a very quick read. I'll take a Dashiel Hammett or Elmore Leonard novel anyday over a lot of the mystery/thriller writers out there.

 

[Miramonti]

No possible way is it overrated. Its a fascinating story. Debates of fact vs. fiction aside (which is most of the hype and hate), its one of the most interesting books I've read. :thumbsup:

 

[thoro86]

simply not....

 

[azoomee]

Great read, couldnt put it down. Get Angels and Demons, thought that was even better IMO

 

[sixone]

Originally posted by: jjsole
No possible way is it overrated. Its a fascinating story. Debates of fact vs. fiction aside (which is most of the hype and hate), its one of the most interesting books I've read. :thumbsup:

Agreed.

 

[Azndude2190]

It was really good.The movie was soso.Not overrated.

 

[katastrophe]

Originally posted by: azoomee
Great read, couldnt put it down. Get Angels and Demons, thought that was even better IMO

QFT

 

[Accipiter22]

YEP. My mom guessed the ending within the first 50 pages. It's written like a freshman religion major's term paper.

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: Accipiter22
YEP. My mom guessed the ending within the first 50 pages. It's written like a freshman religion major's term paper.

Yo momma knows all the freshman religion majors! :Q

 

[GagHalfrunt]

By anyone with a brain that reads REAL books with REAL plots and REAL characters The Davinci Code was rated as a juvenile piece of tripe. I found that to be very accurate.

So no, it was not overrated.