finally got around to reading the “Da vinci Code”.
And I must say what a hideous reading experience.
Every single chapter has a flashback (always a key
flashback for the chapter to move on to its next flashback)
And coincidences galore. I have never seen so many flashbacks
and coincidences in a book as I have seen here.
It got to the point where even flashbacks had flashbacks.
The villain doesn’t make sense at all and seems to have
information that logically shouldn’t have.
That have things that happen that defy simple facts,
a plane ride (jet plane mind you) from Paris to London, that
takes about 6 hours and only for convenience of the plot does
it take so long. One of the worse reading experience of recent
years in my mind.
It only fuels the need of people for gossip. Evidently, when the subject of gossip is such a widespread subject like the identity of Jesus Christ, more people will attempt to read it. Of course,it has no factual proof with which to back up its story.
Apart from that, the artistic feel of the lecture is null. So I understand, anyway.
I haven’t read it, but my father did and I got my impressions from him.
I read it and while the while the conspiracy theory behind it was interesting however unoriginal. The writing kept the pages turning; I stoped time from time to wonder why the actually construction of sentences was so bland. I mean there weren’t many if any really memorable quotes or insights. No character development no nothing of that kind. Well I’m not going to pick it up again.
The book is a made for commercial success. It appeals to conspiracy nuts and anti-Christian zealots who don’t bother to do their homework. Anyone who takes the book seriously is grossly uninformed. Still, I enjoyed the book quite a lot. It is an excellent treasure hunt/adventure book with just enough mystery behind it to turn my fantasy side on… As for the flashbacks, I think Kropotkin is on crack because the book wouldn’t work without them. Think of the audience! They don’t have any background for this type of book.
As for the movie, I look forward to watching the movie.
It will be a fast paced film and Ron Howard is an efficient director.
Ron: [emotionally] And it grows, to a powerful, emotional
climax when the father has to choose which one of his
children will live … and which one … will die.
Executive: Pass.
[Ron lets out a sigh]
What else you got?
Ron: Well, well, there is this one thing. It’s about a
killer robot driving instructor that travels back in
time for some reason.
Executive: I’m listening.
Ron: Okay, okay, well, you see … this robot, he’s got a
heartbreaking decision to make about whether his best
friend lives … or dies.
Executive: Eh.
Ron: His best friend’s a talking pie!
Executive: Sold! Howard, you’ve done it again!
[he hands Ron two large bags of money; Ron holds them up
and smiles, as the closing line from the “Happy Days”
theme plays]
I loved it. Loved it. I couldn’t put it down. I even read it while driving. Every page was crucial. Of course my business partner totally freaked out. He would say something and I would say mmmm…and he would say “Oh forget it”.
Very entertaining but I don’t believe a word of it.
Of course I read it years ago when it was first published because I’m cool. I can’t wait to see the film.
I nearly pissed my pants when I started reading that!
I didn’t even make it past “will die” I started laughing so powerfully.
Awesome. Thank you SIATD.
LiquidAngel, I agree the book was very good. I enjoyed it so much because it was a page turner and because of the cool way it fused Christian mythology with Pagan mythology and all of that with conspiratorial history.
As for the movie, I gotta say that I truly look forward to watching Sir Ian Mckellen in the role of Leigh Teabing… he is one of the actors that I think I would watch in just about anything. He was damned good in Richard III. Has anyone seen that movie?
I love the book and I love your post. Brown claims that Christs divinity was voted on and it was a close vote. The Vote at the Council of Nicea was brought up becuase a heretic had CHALLENGED the divinity of Christ, which had been accepted since the begining of the church. The vote was not close at all. Only 2 people voted against the divinity of Christ. Do you homework Dan Brown. Yes it’s fiction and a great book. But people who take it seriously and the fact that Dan Brown intentionally leads people on to believe that it’s wholeheartedly true while knowing that more than half of his book is BS is nothing more than a gimmick to make a huge fad and make big bucks.
So every murder/mystery or conspiracy/fantasy book shouldl now come with a disclaimer?
Caution: Some elements in this book are or may be ficticious. Please do not discuss any events within as if they were true. This may cause others to believe in story elements necessary for a compelling read. This publisher, writer, and bookseller carry no liability if this message is not heeded.
Sounds like a great idea. C’mon, its a fun conspiracy to talk about. And really, isn’t that what fiction is for, to let you discuss it and think about things for entertainment. Since we will never have all the facts surrounding Christ (most likely), these types of things will always pop up. This isn’t the first such theory to find its way into the spotlight. It’s just the latest and greatest.
That’s absurd, I’m not suggesting that at all. I just laugh whenever people take The Da Vinci Code so seriously and start quoting “facts” from the books that aren’t even true. I think, and many Church members agree, that this is a great opportunity for people to ask the Church questions which they will gladly answer thus separating fact from fiction.
I don’t know about the controversy, but I thumbed through the first few chapters of Da Vinci and I must say… not that great. His style is flat and unengaging. It would be nice for him to break up and use a metaphor everyone in a while and not just describe every one in the universe as “like” something, usually an animal. Our hero has nothing going for him. He’s not even a real person, he’s more of a mileau through which a story is told. I admit the idea of the leniage of Christ is intruguing to me, but if you want a story with Gnostisism and controversal Christian conspiracies look up the anime or manga Chrono Crusade.
Plus from what I’ve seen of reviews. The movie of Da Vinci is awful too.
