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The DaVinci Code...

I agree . . . unfortunately the whole "85 three page chapter with a climax at the end of each one" type of book is fast becoming regarded as high literature.
 
The book was average - the ending was so uninspired it ruined the rest of the book. Basically, it was a trash novel, like one you can grab in the checkout line of your favorite supermarket, with some mumbo-jumbo about paintings and messages burried in them.
 
I agree. The actual historical stuff about the church and mary magdalene was somewhat interesting, but the story was basically a scooby-doo adventure. The "climax" every other paragraph was annoying too like Xman said.
 
Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
The book was average - the ending was so uninspired it ruined the rest of the book. Basically, it was a trash novel, like one you can grab in the checkout line of your favorite supermarket, with some mumbo-jumbo about paintings and messages burried in them.
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Yep. Read it online if you take the time to read it at all. Slapstick ending left me not wanting more.
 
Originally posted by: Kev
I agree. The actual historical stuff about the church and mary magdalene was somewhat interesting, but the story was basically a scooby-doo adventure. The "climax" every other paragraph was annoying too like Xman said.
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Hehe.

"The hairs at the back of his neck rose; somehow, he knew that there was someone behind him. Swallowing, he took hold of the book with both hands. It was just heavy enough to use in a pinch for a weapon if need be. Steeling himself, he spun around.

Chapter 76

"Here's your cappucino, Robert."
"Oh. Thanks."
 
Originally posted by: X-Man
Originally posted by: Kev
I agree. The actual historical stuff about the church and mary magdalene was somewhat interesting, but the story was basically a scooby-doo adventure. The "climax" every other paragraph was annoying too like Xman said.
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Hehe.

"The hairs at the back of his neck rose; somehow, he knew that there was someone behind him. Swallowing, he took hold of the book with both hands. It was just heavy enough to use in a pinch for a weapon if need be. Steeling himself, he spun around.

Chapter 76

"Here's your cappucino, Robert."
"Oh. Thanks."
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Haha, that reminded me of the "Worst Opening Line to a Book" contest, where one of the entries was:

"As Jenny stood, quietly ovulating in the corner..."
 
i would say most "masterpieces" are not as accessible as Da Vinci Code, which explains its popularity. It was an enjoyable read for me.
 
only useful thing i got out of that book were a few conspiracy theories...angels and demons had ambigrams, they were pretty cool
 
It was a fun entertaining book. I do not think it was mind blowing, but it kept me entertained for a little while.
 
Dan Brown writes for the ever increasing mass of people who's attention span is no longer than your average Sitcom scene. The book drove me nuts. Sometimes it's a good thing to have to be patient with a book, and watch how everything develops, but the Davinci Code was like watching a kid who forgot their Riddlin and still drank 2 Mt Dews that morning.

Oh, and to make things worse, I got 2 copies of The Davinci Code for Christmas, and 1 copy of Angels and Demons. They will be regifted ASAP.
 
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