Book Review: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Title and Author: The Da Vinci Code by Dan BrownPrint Length: 597 Pages
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Review:
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 which although visible to everyone are
yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.
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 which 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!
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?
secrets to uncover the truth?
Will they be able to find the killer?
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
with most Church authorities dismissing the book as being mere fiction with no
truth in its depiction of the church. The book has also been successfully
adapted into a movie.
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
with most Church authorities dismissing the book as being mere fiction with no
truth in its depiction of the church. The book has also been successfully
adapted into a movie.
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. The characters are well developed and
the story line tightly plotted. The sequence of events is fast and 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.
captivate and intrigue the reader with just enough clues to make him eagerly
anticipate the next scene in the book. The characters are well developed and
the story line tightly plotted. The sequence of events is fast and 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.
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. The story is refreshing and 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. 4 out of 5 stars to it and Njkinny recommends this Dan Brown book to all mystery, thriller, action and adventure lovers.
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. The story is refreshing and 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. 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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Normally I'm not very tolerant of excessive descriptions, but I love all Brown's books BECAUSE of this. I have the illustrated version, so you can actually see pictures of the places he describes. It's great and I HAVE to visit ALL these places someday!
So true Annette..I also usually shy away from too descriptive books but Dan's books are a exception just because he has the skill to transport the readers to the exotic places he is describing! 🙂
I too hope and wish to visit all these places someday..Fingers crossed and may we both have our wish fulfilled! 🙂 🙂