The Da Vinci Code | Dan Brown | Book Review | Robert Langdon Series

Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code is a fast-paced thriller that begins with a murder in the Louvre Museum and spirals into a gripping quest to uncover hidden secrets within the works of Leonardo da Vinci. Symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu unravel a series of codes and puzzles tied to a clandestine society and a controversial religious mystery. As they race across Europe, they uncover shocking truths about history, faith, and the Holy Grail, challenging everything they thought they knew. Read the book review, book summary, book release date, genre, reading age, book series reading order, book quotes of The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown in this post below.

About The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown:

No. of Pages: 597 Pages

Release Date: 2003

Language: English

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense

Book Series: Robert Langdon Book 2

Reading Age: 16 years and above

Can be read as a standalone? YES

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Read the previous book: “Angels & Demons” by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Book Summary:

A baffling and dramatic murder of the curator of the Louvre museum leaves the French police calling in the renowned symbologist, Robert Langdon to decipher the strange symbols covering the dead man’s body and aid the police in their investigations.

Now along with the French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu who is also the granddaughter of the victim they must race against time and unseen adversaries to solve this murder mystery. And also follow the trail to solve the cryptic messages left by Da Vinci in his works. These cryptic messages although visible to everyone are yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.

As they sort through the riddles and uncover secrets, they are shocked to learn that the late curator was involved in an ancient secret society called the “Priory of Scion” whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Victor Hugo and Da Vinci. But what’s more startling is that he was the guardian of a historical secret so deadly that it was worth killing for!

Can they solve this labyrinth of dark riddles and deadly secrets to uncover the truth?

Will they be able to find the killer?

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Book Review:

First published in 2003, this is Dan Brown’s second Robert Langdon book. Dan Brown questions the role of Mary Magdalene in the history of Christianity. And this book is part of the exploration of alternative religious history.

Opus Die’s battle with the Priory of Scion over the possibility of Jesus’ marriage with Mary Magdalene is also used by the author. Although the author uses many historical events and characters but still this is a work of fiction. So, most Church authorities have dismissed the book as being mere fiction with no truth in its depiction of the church. This book has also been successfully adapted into a movie.

Men go to far greater lengths to avoid what they fear than to obtain what they desire.”

Things I liked:

The book is fast paced with a third person narration. Dan Brown is able to captivate and intrigue the reader with just enough clues to make him eagerly anticipate the next scene in the book. Then the characters are well developed and the story line is tightly plotted. The sequence of events is also fast. It may sometimes feel confusing but still there is no loss in the interest which just keeps growing as the story progresses. The story is expertly conceived and executed which keeps the reader glued till the very end with many nail biting moments.

When a question has no correct answer, there is only one honest response.
The gray area between yes and no.
Silence.”

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Book Quote

Things that could be better:

This was my second book by Dan Brown and although I loved it, I was a bit irritated with excessive descriptions of monuments and places. Having read a book by Dan Brown previous to this one, I did find the event construction and the flow of the story sometimes repetitive but still, this didn’t adversely affect my interest in the book much. 

Conclusion:

All in all, the story is refreshing. It is also admirably woven together to give the readers a solid mystery which is sure to thrill and excite until the very last page of the book. So, 4 out of 5 stars to it and Njkinny recommends this Dan Brown book to all mystery, thriller, action and adventure lovers.

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