Advantages: Great story, interesting Disadvantages: Is it true??
The Da Vinci Code is probably one of the most controversial books of the modern day. When it was released it caused a storm. The Da Vinci code was released in 2003.It was written by Dan Brown and was an international bestseller.The book has sold 80 million copies as of 2009 and has been translated into 44 language. Most people, I know me included always thought this was his first novel. However, his first novel was actually Angels and Demons which was released in 2000. I've read the book and really really enjoyed it. It's one of those books that I think keeps you mesmerised from beginning to end. I found it hard to put down. Of course, the subject matter is very controversial and although it is meant to be somewhat fictional I can see elements of truth in it.
The basic story features Robert Langdon, a professor of Symbology. He is ...
Advantages: fast paced, gripping story Disadvantages: none
I received this book for Christmas and I must say that this is a brilliant book from Dan Brown.
Upon opening the book and finding that there is page with Facts that is written within the book is interesting to see as it does state that what is written in the book about rituals, science, artwork and monuments are real and correct.
fast forward to the actual story of Professor Langdon, a symbologist, who can depict and decipher crypt codes and read symbology from any era.
Professor Langdon is summoned to Washington DC by a friend, Peter Solomon, which comes to light that he has been kidnapped, to do a seminar on the Freemasons. Upon arriving at Washington DC he is thrown into a room of chaos and must help to protect the Freemasons 33rd degree, which is the highest degree in the Freemasons. This is now a race against time to ...
Advantages: A good read Disadvantages: Part of the plot is not too convicing
and takes both of them to his hiding place. He tortures Robert in a breathable oxygenated water tank and leaves Katherine bleeding to death. Robert finally tells him the secret and he then takes Peter with him to unlock the Ancient Mysteries and to finish the final step of his enlightenment.
Just when you think that it?s the end of our hero, the CIA arrives at Malakh?s nest and rescue Robert and Katherine. They also manage to get to the scene before Malakh could kill Peter as a sacrifice to finish his master plan. This ends tragically for Malakh but Peter is saved.
And finally, in the last 20 pages or so, Peter, who understands it all, take Robert to place where the Ancient Mysteries is buried.
Personally, I have to admit the momentum of the story is quite slow to start up with and Dan has used a lot of flashback in this book such ...
