any good books like Da Vinci Code?

Question

I'm in to stories like Da Vinci Code, and the movie National Treasure. i love those types of stories ... any suggestions on books that are similar to that? with a "treasure hunt" for history in modern times? any kind of history.

Answer 1

Enough of this snobbery !!

Ignore all those who scoff..........the Da Vinci Code is certainly a trashy novel, but I still enjoyed it. In the same way I know that a Big Mac is hardly haute cuisine, but I still enjoy one from time to time.

In answer to your question, I'd try the following,

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
The Last Secret of the Temple by Paul Sussman
The Righteous Men by Sam Bourne
Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse

If you want a more intellectually challenging title try,
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

With the exception of the latter, none are likely to be set on the future syllabus for English Literature but I enjoyed them for what they are.

Answer 2

I’m 14 and read the book a few years ago. I decided I wanted to read it because all of my family etc had read it and said it was really quite good. To be honest, I found it a bit boring at the beginning (but that may just be a young reader’s opinion). I got past the 100 page mark and it became really fantastic and gripping. Just all that sudden movement within the book… it follows a typical Harvard University Professor who’s been suddenly accused of some really weird murder at the Louvre. Then of course, there’s someone to help him get out of the situation and along the journey, unravel unbroken codes from the Renaissance set by Da Vinci himself. And through all the crime and mystery, you've got the French Police chasing after you. I found the book does teach you something. It's an adult fiction adventure; however it’s readable for any intelligent teen. It also gives you more of an understanding on Renaissance Art and the Bible. Although I warn you, many of the things that Dan Brown says are 'fact' are actually 'fiction.' For example, he says quite clearly that the 'Priory of Sion' (a secret organization who's goal is to protect the blood line of Christ) exists... um, no... it never did, and it never will. In some areas the book is very imprecise in terms of history, but in other areas it is very accurate. I'm a Catholic and my Church says I shouldn't read it, but to conclude... I loved it! -Tim :]

Answer 3

Definately read Dan Brown's other works, especially "Angels and Demons." Another author I would suggest is Arturo Perez-Reverte. His "The Flanders Panel" and "The Club Dumas" have the same sort of mystery puzzle style as "The Da Vinci Code." You might also like Katherine Neville's works such as "The Eight" or Umberto Eco's works such as "The Name of the Rose." Reviewers have taken to saying that Neville, Eco, and Brown make a trio of good reading. If you like one of those authors, you will probably like the other two. Some other books you might like are "The Dante Club" and "The Poe Shadow" by Matthew Pearl and "The Rule of Four" by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason. All of these books basically follow the same theme of a race to solve a puzzle by following scattered clues and they are all very well written.

Answer 4

Umberto Eco's "Foucault's Pendulum" is very good as a kind of conspiracy theory/treasure hunt. Matilde Asensi's "The Last Cato" was also a similar kind of story, and while it didn't stack up well to Eco, it wasn't bad.

Answer 5

There are tons of books that are similar...ask your local bookstore clerk. Their computer has an option that they can use to find books that are in the same genre. My local Barnes and Nobles will sets up different displays that offer other authors that are similar to the best sellers.

Answer 6

Hi...try the remaining 3novels by Dann Brown.All are based on unique themes and pretty much interesting to read .Digital Fortress/Deception point and Angels and Deamons are the titles.
Lot of research has gone into give life to these master pieces.
You are bound to learn and enjoy.

Answer 7

Try James Rollins - He has 7 books out of a similar nature.

Answer 8

I got one you might be into. It's an extremely easy read about a reluctant prophet called "Illusions". It was written sometime in the 1980's by a guy named Richard Bach. He wrote Johnathon Livingston Seagull as well.

Answer 9

the swarm by frank schaetzing is great, no history except geological, but still. lots of science and nysteries. plus politics, geology, biology.
the best book i've read in a long time
couldn't put it down

Answer 10

good books aren't like 'the da vinci code'!!