If you've read "The DaVinci Code," was it a good read?

Question

Did you enjoy the book and would you recommend it to your friends?

Answer 1

Yes, very good, and I would certainly recommend it not only to my friends, but to my customers at the bookstore.

The whole fact/fiction debate is a non-issue. Right in the front of the book, it says "This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organizations, places, events, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously."

He also says,

"Fact: The Priory of Sion -- a European secret society founded in 1099 -- is a real organization. In 1975 Paris's Bibliotheque Nationale discovered parchments known as Les Dossiers Secrets, identifying numerous members of the Priory of Sion, including Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Leonardo da Vinci.

The Vatican prelature known as Opus Dei is a deeply devout Catholic sect that has been the topic of recent controversy due to reports of brain-washing, coercion, and a dangerous practice known as 'corporal mortification.' Opus Dei has just completed construction of a $47 million National Headquarters at 243 Lexington Avenue in New York City.

All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel are accurate."

The way I add this up is that Dan Brown took some real stuff, some stuff on which other people had long speculated, and made it add up to one fascinating novel, which is really no more than what any novelist does, if you think about it. The only reason this one got so much more publicity is that it involves negative implications for the Catholic Church.

Answer 2

Sure, I'd recommend it... but I'd let everyone know that I thought Dan Brown's book "Angels and Demons" was much more interesting and suspenseful. I'm confident they'll make a movie out of it... it has more action than DaVinci.

Answer 3

It was the same as the movie 'National Treasure" A glorified Hardy Boys kiddie detective book of chasing the clues and over-simplified red herrings till you get to a trumped up stupid self-serving ending.

Answer 4

actually reading it right now, and it's really good, the first few chapters were a little long winded but after that it's really worth the read, just remember not to take everything in the book as fact it's fictional

Answer 5

PP, the Bible’s message is sparkling for people who will examine it with an open ideas and seek for to appreciate its meaning. the situation comes while human beings attempt to make the word extra healthful their preconceived innovations. this is no longer the fault of the Bible, yet of the individuals who attempt to tension the Bible to declare despite they want it to declare. often the confrontation isn't plenty with the translation of the Scriptures, yet with the applying.

Answer 6

I thought it was an interesting story, but I got tired of feeling as though I was being talked down to. I guess that the writing was just a little bit too simplistic in my opinion.

Answer 7

yes, it's a very interesting book and will hold your attention. I enjoyed all the art references in the book and it really made me want to visit Italy!

Answer 8

I read it and i loved it. Yes i would recommended to every1 who likes good books.

Answer 9

great book! although there's a debate whether it's fact or not. You should decide that. The movie was great too =]

Answer 10

It was enjoyable. Poorly written but enjoyable. Yes, I would but I'd tell em' that it's entirely fiction.