has anyone read the da vinci code?? do u believe the so called "facts" in the story are real?

Answer 1

I have read it twice. The author, Dan Brown, clearly states the story is a work of fiction. He only states that certain buildings exist.

From Dan Brown himself from his website:

HOW MUCH OF THIS NOVEL IS TRUE?
The Da Vinci Code is a novel and therefore a work of fiction. While the book's characters and their actions are obviously not real, the artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals depicted in this novel all exist (for example, Leonardo Da Vinci's paintings, the Gnostic Gospels, Hieros Gamos, etc.). These real elements are interpreted and debated by fictional characters. While it is my belief that some of the theories discussed by these characters may have merit, each individual reader must explore these characters' viewpoints and come to his or her own interpretations. My hope in writing this novel was that the story would serve as a catalyst and a springboard for people to discuss the important topics of faith, religion, and history.

http://www.danbrown.com/novels/davinci_code/faqs.html

Answer 2

I have read it. The majority of the concepts were poorly researched and there are several examples that any serious student would see as blatantly false. The plot was a good idea but again poorly executed. It did have some good twists in the book but the way the overcame the odds was extremely unrealistic through the entire story. It may be good reading for junior high or high school but a serious reader would be highly disatisfied. It doesn't appear to have gone through proof reading by an editor at all. I think the only real draw to the book came from all the media hype. As far as the literature goes, I would expect something like this from a first year college student or of an author who has just written his first book. I only managed to read through the book in hopes that it would eventually get better but sadly it did not. This is probably the only case in history where it would be advised to see the movie rather than to read the book.

Answer 3

The "Da Vinci Code" is fiction. Very, very well researched fiction.

I've read the book. Thought the story was great but the writing lacking. Seems Dan Brown has difficulty writing female characters let alone three dimensional characters. But having said that,

I do feel that Jesus being married and having children is a distinct possibility given the time and the social structure of the day.

Answer 4

The Da Vinci code is a total work of fiction. Our pastor did a 4 week series on debunking the Da Vinci code.

Answer 5

the Da Vinci code should be called what it is. A story, fairy tale, a joke, heresy. Take your pick.

I watched a show on the history channel about it. Dan Brown's basic facts aren't true. But he twisted them in a way that made them sound great.

Jesus died on the cross. He wasn't married. The knights templar was a business-and a faith group, not a conspiracry organization.

Answer 6

The da vinci code is a lie and all made up just for the sake of money.

Answer 7

I read it, and I think some of the facts are originated from truth, but made more dramatic to suit the purposes of what even the author himself has said to be a WORK OF FICTION!!!!! he never claimed it was fact. Thinking it was meant as fact would be like thinking that the stuff in 1984 was meant as fact.

Answer 8

The "Da Vinci Code" is a book of FICTION. It is not supposed to be real.

Answer 9

Yes I read the book and saw the movie; I don't believe it's tru people come up with all sorts of stuff to make money and boi did they make some money and start a big fuss over that movie

Answer 10

Even the author of the Book Claims it as a book of Fiction. Why would you believe otherwise.. I guess you know more about the book then the author?