Da Vinci Code
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- blue_doona32
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Having said that, I do think that Brown could have turned up his writing a little because I got the sense of adventure that his slipped in there, but it was very weak, and that's what I like in a good book.
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I thought it was one of the greatest books I have ever read, (though Harry Potter still holds Number One. xD) and I found the religious material that was thought of as (for lack of a better word) bad actually very interesting and a great addition to the story. So read it, if you get the chance.
Just a warning, some of the material may be a little inappropriate. (Not trying to be all parental about it, but I'd rather not have a bunch of eight year olds asking me my views on the story. xD)
- Pappy
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As a book, I wasn't a fan. It was featured in Family Guy and Lois was talking about how the chapters are so short so that when you read it you feel like you've made a lot of progress. I thought that was pretty spot on. It was short and not very well written, I thought. Reading it, I couldn't shake the feeling that it was written specifically for folks who don't really like to read, who would rather watch movies and get information in bullet form instead of an essay, if you know what I mean. Very... Pulp, I guess.
This isn't to insult the fans, I'm just saying that I wasn't a fan.
- LawnTamer
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Unfortunately, also that book will have a movie coming out next year. I say unfortunately, because if I have read the book, I don't like to see a movie that could change the picture of the characters I had. Or other way around, people who have seen a movie of 90/120 minutes won't make an effort to read a great book.
- futureperfect
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Couldn't of said it better myself!Pappy wrote:As a book, I wasn't a fan. It was featured in Family Guy and Lois was talking about how the chapters are so short so that when you read it you feel like you've made a lot of progress. I thought that was pretty spot on. It was short and not very well written, I thought. Reading it, I couldn't shake the feeling that it was written specifically for folks who don't really like to read, who would rather watch movies and get information in bullet form instead of an essay, if you know what I mean.
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When it comes to the more private things going on 2000 years ago, I found a free e-book that has it all over the Da Vinci Code. Google “Gospel Enigma” to find it. Not a thriller, but quite informative and highly engaging.
A Harry Potter like hero and his preschool little sister interpret the Bible on their own! They use ordinary common sense to challenge 2000 years of questionable theology. It’s innovative and fun, with some rather surprising content.
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- aykoola
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i totally agree. This book and the reaction to it is the main reason why i don't like reading books involving conspiracy theory themes anymore.LinkPromo wrote:Anyone else think this book is massively over rated?
Don't get me wrong, i enjoyed it, but I just think a lot of the buzz was just hype because of the topic.
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