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milliei's review against another edition
4.0
I love history, conspiracy theories, and all that. No matter how much is facts or fiction I really enjoyed my time spent reading.
theemolibrocubicularist's review against another edition
5.0
I simply loved the creativity of the book and the guts Brown had to write it, probably knowing he would be receiving a lot controversy. What did readers expect anyway? A book that every word in it contained legitimate historical facts that would eventually lead readers to believe that Jesus really does have descendents today or a fictitious book that is filled with adventure, suspense and more or less factual words, such as the geography of the settings of the book, some information on the lost/forbidden books of the Bible and so on?
Also, what makes it ridiculous thinking that Jesus might have actually had a relationship with Mary Magdalene, or any woman, like any other man considering that Jesus did come to earth as a mortal man being born from a woman's womb (a virgin woman but that's beside the point) and died as a mortal man, all for the sake of understanding us humans, to teach us God's word and cleanse us of our sins. I mean the Bible we know today was created by man with so many revisions and translations. The only Bible that was created by a spiritual force, more or less, is the original Bible, which most likely very little people or no one living today has seen. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Church used their power to keep the lost/forbidden books of the Bible hidden for their own benefit since they contained Jesus' mortal characteristics. Can't always believe in authoritative power, especially those who would say anything, truth or lie, to keep that power.
Also, what makes it ridiculous thinking that Jesus might have actually had a relationship with Mary Magdalene, or any woman, like any other man considering that Jesus did come to earth as a mortal man being born from a woman's womb (a virgin woman but that's beside the point) and died as a mortal man, all for the sake of understanding us humans, to teach us God's word and cleanse us of our sins. I mean the Bible we know today was created by man with so many revisions and translations. The only Bible that was created by a spiritual force, more or less, is the original Bible, which most likely very little people or no one living today has seen. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Church used their power to keep the lost/forbidden books of the Bible hidden for their own benefit since they contained Jesus' mortal characteristics. Can't always believe in authoritative power, especially those who would say anything, truth or lie, to keep that power.
nightia's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, It is a splendid story, all the turns and the suspense, just wow.
royal_tea's review against another edition
4.0
I definitely didn't enjoy it as much as Angels & Demons, but it is Dan Brown, so it definitely captured my attention the whole way. I think it wasn't a 5-star read for me simply because it was just a bit too strange for my liking.
I would definitely recommend it to thriller/mystery fans, I understand why it's on the BBC 100 list.
I would definitely recommend it to thriller/mystery fans, I understand why it's on the BBC 100 list.
kaedub23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jfraser82's review against another edition
4.0
As a strong Christian I still really liked this book. I wouldn't recommend it to my friends that are Christian and aren't strong in their faith..and want to point out it IS a fiction book...but it was good writing...and make me want to do some research. But I enjoyed it.
maliatabs's review against another edition
5.0
Almost perfect! The second act was so so good, although it did lose a bit of momentum at the end for me. But truly one of the most amazing, interesting, fascinating and unique reads I have experienced in a while.
michaelko's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
trevoryan's review against another edition
5.0
It was fun to revisit this book by listening to the audiobook on a drive. It definitely loses a good deal of it's appeal when you know already know the mysteries that will be revealed, but still a thrilling way to make 6 hours of driving more fun.