My friend told me he didn't really come up with the plot himself
2006-07-08 22:01:44 · 12 answers · asked by MC 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
No because there has been much debate of the Holy Grail. It is controversial but you can not say Dan Brown copied the plot of the Da Vinci Code.
2006-07-08 22:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not really, most authors and their stories are somewhat influenced by other authors and stories, sometimes the influences are more obvious than otheres. Much of the background of the Da Vinci Code is real. Opus dei does indeed exist, I have seen their HQ in New York, Priory Scion is real, the art work descriptions and locations are true as is much if not all the biographical information of DA Vinci himself. Further, the Gospel according to Judas has been discovered and authenticated and a gospel by Mary Magdelene has been found. When authors use alot of true or strongly documented information in their books, of course all books dealing with similar topics will have a lot of similarities this is neither plagarism or copying just similar research coming up with the same information. Even in things totally fictional, influences from previous works can be quite obvious, The Sword of Shannara is almost exactly a retelling of the Lord of the Rings with some minor variations. In almost any novel you care to read, if you look far enough, you can probably find something to cause you to question the originality of the story.
2006-07-09 02:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by tom5551 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure the plot is all his. He has a way with writing high-speed thrillers. But the controversy with the authors of "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" was that Brown used their theory. In actuality, the theory had been around for a while, used in different ways, but still there. Dan Brown did not break copyright laws by using their theory.
My instincts tell me that the authors of "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" just wanted publicity for their book, even though Brown gave his personal acknowledgment to them at the end of the "daVinci Code."
2006-07-09 10:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Reba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. He was, in fact, sued, but Dan Brown won that case as he was able to show that he had many many sources. The suggestion regarding the Holy Grail has been around for a long long time.
Now if you want to talk about authors who stole plots, let's discuss Rowling and Harry Potter.
2006-07-08 22:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bruin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the things in Dan Brown's book (including the main premise) borrow heavily from other's prior research.
Frankly, "DaVinci" is just not all that great...if you really want an intense mystery of a similar type, try "Foucault's Pendulum" by Umberto Eco.
2006-07-08 22:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by slw19090 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dan Brown used old conspiracy theories to create a work of fiction. He didn't steal the plot.
2006-07-08 22:07:32 · answer #6 · answered by Zombie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true Holy Blood, Holy Grail was stolen by Dan Brown. He did get sued but he won because he is ridiculously rich.
2006-07-08 22:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much. he used the basic plot from the book "Holy Blood, Holy Grail", gave it a twist and penned DaVinci Code with it. He even admits it.
2006-07-08 22:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by chad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure......but that's what they're saying. Regardless to what's been said, Dan Brown wrote the book and put it out there for the world to enjoy. I certainly enjoyed reading the book. Had'nt checked out the movie as of yet.
2006-07-08 22:08:44 · answer #9 · answered by J"Girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you hear the courts ruling on this matter? Innocent!
But the important question is did you enjoy it?
2006-07-08 22:10:32 · answer #10 · answered by daytline@verizon.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋