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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If it had been just boring... but it is so much more. Stupid. Pretentious. Annoying.
But hey, you get a cliffhanger at the end of EVERY chapter... 🙄
But hey, you get a cliffhanger at the end of EVERY chapter... 🙄
me gusta como escribe Dan Brown, es un hecho. PERO LO DEMÁS? Sophie está básicamente de adorno las primeras 200 páginas.
las descripciones de los lugares eran prácticamente nulas, sí, son lugares famosos pero si nunca has estado allí no entenderás lo que está pasando por el autor no se digna a describirlo.
una cosa que no entendí fue la intención de Robert de hacerse el héroe luego de que descubren quién es el maestro, o sea, Sophie está ahí por una razón, porque los mensajes eran para ella, ella tiene que estar ahí, es sobre su difunto abuelo no una excusa para ser un “caballero”. que Sophie encuentre a su familia es algo que sale de la nada, algo que sirve únicamente para darle una pista a Robert del grial, para nADA MÁS. de un momento a otro ambos están dispuestos a resignarse sobre la búsqueda del grial, CÓMO PASÓ ESO? fue un cambio tan brusco que parecía que le faltaban páginas al libro.
creo que seguiré leyendo libros Dan Brown porque verdaderamente me gustó como escribe y espero que me gusten más de lo que me gustó este.
las descripciones de los lugares eran prácticamente nulas, sí, son lugares famosos pero si nunca has estado allí no entenderás lo que está pasando por el autor no se digna a describirlo.
una cosa que no entendí fue la intención de Robert de hacerse el héroe luego de que descubren quién es el maestro, o sea, Sophie está ahí por una razón, porque los mensajes eran para ella, ella tiene que estar ahí, es sobre su difunto abuelo no una excusa para ser un “caballero”. que Sophie encuentre a su familia es algo que sale de la nada, algo que sirve únicamente para darle una pista a Robert del grial, para nADA MÁS. de un momento a otro ambos están dispuestos a resignarse sobre la búsqueda del grial, CÓMO PASÓ ESO? fue un cambio tan brusco que parecía que le faltaban páginas al libro.
creo que seguiré leyendo libros Dan Brown porque verdaderamente me gustó como escribe y espero que me gusten más de lo que me gustó este.
Updated rating on 5/25/18 - changing this from 4 to 3 stars. Angels and Demons and the Da Vinci Code are not as good as Lost Symbol or Inferno, imo.
I really enjoyed The Da Vinci Code.
I could tell that Dan Brown thoroughly researched the settings in this story. From the Louvre, to the Temple Church in London, the background and places that the main character, Robert Langdon, travels to are absolutely intriguing. As I read this book, I felt I was right there with Langdon and Sophie Neveu willing them on to solve the mystery.
This is a story of the search for the Holy Grail, and one of my favorite passages which grabbed me near the end was: "For some, the Grail is a chalice that will bring them everlasting life. For others, it is the quest for lost documents and secret history. And for most, I suspect the Holy Grail is simply a grand idea . . . . a glorious unattainable treasure that somehow, even in today's world of chaos, inspires us."
The reason, I gave it only four stars is because the pacing seemed a little off to me, and the "bad guy" twist near the end was somewhat predictable. The ending and plot resolution was satisfying though. The Da Vinci Code is definitely worth the read if you enjoy conspiracy theories, and well written thrillers. Dan Brown is a very good writer. It kept me at the edge of my seat and was a real page-turner.
Happy reading, everyone!
Matt
I really enjoyed The Da Vinci Code.
I could tell that Dan Brown thoroughly researched the settings in this story. From the Louvre, to the Temple Church in London, the background and places that the main character, Robert Langdon, travels to are absolutely intriguing. As I read this book, I felt I was right there with Langdon and Sophie Neveu willing them on to solve the mystery.
This is a story of the search for the Holy Grail, and one of my favorite passages which grabbed me near the end was: "For some, the Grail is a chalice that will bring them everlasting life. For others, it is the quest for lost documents and secret history. And for most, I suspect the Holy Grail is simply a grand idea . . . . a glorious unattainable treasure that somehow, even in today's world of chaos, inspires us."
The reason, I gave it only four stars is because the pacing seemed a little off to me, and the "bad guy" twist near the end was somewhat predictable. The ending and plot resolution was satisfying though. The Da Vinci Code is definitely worth the read if you enjoy conspiracy theories, and well written thrillers. Dan Brown is a very good writer. It kept me at the edge of my seat and was a real page-turner.
Happy reading, everyone!
Matt
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
I read the Illustrated version and I'm glad I did,
It helped me identify some things I would not have been familiar with.
An interesting and gripping story.
But that's how I read it... as a story, a work of fiction.
I understand the controversy surrounding this book, but its just a story.
It helped me identify some things I would not have been familiar with.
An interesting and gripping story.
But that's how I read it... as a story, a work of fiction.
I understand the controversy surrounding this book, but its just a story.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Such a good read, fast paced and so intriguing. So many clever plot twists too. A lot of history, and some content heavy sections but it all connected to the overall plot.