The Da Vinci Code
The world’s best suspense writers agree: Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code is “…perfect for history buffs, conspiracy nuts, puzzle lovers or anyone who appreciates a great, riveting story” (Harlan Coben). And we here at BOMC couldn’t agree more, adding that “unputdownable” comes closest to describing this taut and intricate mystery. The adventure begins when Harvard professor Robert Langdon receives a late-night call while on business in Paris. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been found murdered. But before he died he managed to write a series of codes and clues in his own blood—and, strangest of all, placed his own body in a representation of da Vinci’s famous work “The Vitruvian Man”. Now Langdon, together with the beautiful French cryptographer Sophie Neveu, are in a race to discover what secret the curator was murdered for. But they are not alone. On their heels is a priest from the controversial and clandestine Catholic sect “Opus Dei” who, along with his powerful and loyal servant, Silas, is willing to stop at nothing to protect a secret older than the Catholic Church itself. As the plot unfolds we learn the curator was the modern gatekeeper of an ancient—and factual—organization called The Priory of Scion, a European secret society founded in 1188 whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Victor Hugo, and da Vinci himself. But, what is the secret that could topple the Vatican? Who is the mysterious “Teacher” pulling the strings behind the scenes? And will Lagndon and Sophie live long enough to find out? Full of little-known facts, such as the hidden clues in some of da Vinci’s most famous paintings, this heart-stopping game of cat-and-mouse is expertly plotted, making The Da Vinci Code one of the year’s best thrillers.
Hardcover: 464 pages
Publisher: Doubleday ( March 18, 2003 )
Item #: 87-0715
ISBN: 0385504209
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 1.045 inches
Product Weight: 18.0 ounces
Excellent!
October 04, 2009
If you like suspense you will love The Davinci Code. It is an excellent follow-up to Angels and Demons. Please make sure to read Angels and Demons first. Five stars all the way!!!!!
Reviewer: Marcia D
The American Reading Public
September 23, 2009
This would have been the type of book I typically enjoy; however, having read thousands of books (no kidding, I'm old am a voracious reader) it took 3 starts to finally complete this book. This should be used in a writing class as 'How not to write a mystery!' The characters are improbable, the plot is nonsense, there's a coincidence in every scene. Usually, I'm not at a loss for words but. . . this book has probably sold tens of millions of copies and I've got to wonder why? It's hard to argue with success, and the only answer I can come up with is that most who read this are too ashamed to admit it simply stinks. It's like trying to find someone that will admit to having voted twice for G. Bush! Wish to read something of this nature? Try an old book by Cook, believe it's called "Sphinx," and see how it flows and holds your interest and compare it to Brown's atrocious style, his kindergarten dialog. Yes, I tried 'Angels and Demons' and tossed it 5 pages in. Anyone that finds this book well-written has to have a sub-normal I.Q. or be under 10 years of age. I simply can not adequately stump this book enough. With one possible exception, Brown is the worst writer publishing today and his sales aside, there's no excuse for allowing this unmitigated trash to be published. Then again, there's no accounting for taste and as our culture declines it's reflected in the material the general populace will buy and read. I'd like to meet this guy and tell him to his face how much I loath his writing; though, I'm certain he'd just laugh all the way to the bank. Don't kill off anymore brain cells and forget about his latest spew of garbage. Hoping the 'Lost Symbol' stays that way: LOST! In another era, he'd be stoned for these abominations.
Reviewer: joe h
Utter Blasphemy & even worse a boring book!!!!
August 13, 2009
Reviewer: Maria
Wonderful thriller
July 06, 2009
I borrowed my first read, but since then I have ordered all the books in the series. A must read and you will read them more than once.
Reviewer: Patti B
Great work of fiction!
July 06, 2009
This book is a great read. It is definitely a page turner and a quick read. The plot and characters are well developed and Brown obviously did a large amount of historical research. The important thing with this book, to enjoy it, is to remember that it is a work of fiction.
Reviewer: Catie
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