The Da Vinci code book becomes famous by using Jesus as the target. Sure it will get the attention.
Did the author wrote this book for the MONEY or TRUTH?
2006-08-15 05:13:54 · 22 answers · asked by Jun L 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Money. Historically, it's laughably off. It's actually amazing that the publisher allowed it. Normally, historical background in works of fiction are vetted by the publisher. Strangely, with this and several other modern books, this no longer happens. Must be a new form of alternate historical fiction, because he describes an alternate history that cannot be documented in the real world.
The big problem with Dan Brown's book is that he includes a 'disclaimer' that purports to say that the places and events depicted really have a basis in fact. Once he did that, he crossed the line of ordinary fiction, and caused the furor that has resulted.
2006-08-15 05:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dan Brown wrote the book as a piece of fiction...he used a few facts as a basis then went off on speculation that would make for an exciting story. Many authors do this...Michael Chricton (sp?) for one, the author of Jurassic Park. Chricton researches his books very thoroughly. This gives a plausible basis for the fiction to follow and, when done well, makes for a more enjoyable story.
2006-08-15 05:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Da Vinci code is a novel. It's a fictional story. Nobody is claiming otherwise.
The Bible is the best selling book ever written. Money or truth?
2006-08-15 05:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that people forget that the DaVinci Code is just a novel. Sure they use real places, and make references to art and organizations ( some real and some fictional). What really caused the furor are remarks regarding the Catholic Church, their secrecy and their faith.. After all is said and done, it was a thought provoking book, but written for the money.
2006-08-15 05:21:15 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't believe what he wrote is true.
Da Vince Code is a bit like those Cinderella stories that are purposely changed to make the fairytale more interesting and new, in which Cinderella is actually an alien who wanted to take over Prince Charming's kingdom or something...[just an example].
2006-08-15 05:19:51 · answer #5 · answered by Isabela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He probably did it for the fame and the entertainment of watching the superstitious going so crazy over a work of fiction.
2006-08-15 05:19:47 · answer #6 · answered by 自由思想家 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly guys, it's FICTION just like KING KONG or SUPERMAN. We don't question those movies and beleive those stories do we? So, it was a counter attack from the enemy(satan) after the Passion of the Christ touched so many lives. He tried but it wa weak!
You lose AGAIN satan!
2006-08-15 05:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How many times does it have to be explained to slow witted people that it is a book of FICTION.
2006-08-15 05:19:45 · answer #8 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Money
2006-08-15 05:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by violet_vomit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's fiction, so for money and an interesting, but fictional, story.
2006-08-15 05:18:39 · answer #10 · answered by Adam G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋