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Ego Woods
Nov 4, 2004, 09:45 AM
I just finished reading what I think is probably one of the best books I've read in awhile and quite possibly the best ever for me! Then again, I don't really read that much besides the newspapers, golf and video game magazines and such...:$
Has anyone read this book? I don't want to reveal too much about it, perhaps I'll do it on a new post for those that don't want to read this thread and kill their suspense.
This book pretty much puts a new spin on what the general public's view is on God, Jesus Christ, women, Leonardo Da Vinci, the Catholic/Vatican Church and so much more! It is a fictional story, but the the accounts that I stated above the book claims to be totally true! After reading that, I don't think I will ever view religion the same way again!
I just finished reading what I think is probably one of the best books I've read in awhile and quite possibly the best ever for me! Then again, I don't really read that much besides the newspapers, golf and video game magazines and such...:$
Has anyone read this book? I don't want to reveal too much about it, perhaps I'll do it on a new post for those that don't want to read this thread and kill their suspense.
This book pretty much puts a new spin on what the general public's view is on God, Jesus Christ, women, Leonardo Da Vinci, the Catholic/Vatican Church and so much more! It is a fictional story, but the the accounts that I stated above the book claims to be totally true! After reading that, I don't think I will ever view religion the same way again!
hey Ego, i was going to read this book for the LOOOOOONGEST time, never got around to it. have it at home right now waiting for me to dust it off haha....i heard about it sometime last year and i was very interested in it. i heard they still haven't published this book in paperback yet due to it's success. did you buy the book or borrow it from the library?
hey Ego, i was going to read this book for the LOOOOOONGEST time, never got around to it. have it at home right now waiting for me to dust it off haha....i heard about it sometime last year and i was very interested in it. i heard they still haven't published this book in paperback yet due to it's success. did you buy the book or borrow it from the library?
There's a prequel, Angels and Demons, I'm reading it now. So far almost the same kind of story, but it talks about the Illuminati instead, another secret society. Also just a fictional suspense novel all based on facts. I'm sure you'd both like it.
patlo
Nov 5, 2004, 02:11 AM
Yeah this book is awesome! Picked it up and couldn't put it down. I wasn't too crazy about the ending but overall an awesome, awesome read.
He does demonstrate a pretty unique view on Jesus Christ, the church and religion. Who knows if any of it is true. It doesn't really matter. It is a fiction after all. In my opinion it was a lot of fiction backed up by facts and i think that's what makes Brown such a good writer.
Yeah i also heard Angels and Demons was good too. Can't wait to start that one.
Ego Woods
Nov 5, 2004, 09:17 AM
hey Ego, i was going to read this book for the LOOOOOONGEST time, never got around to it. have it at home right now waiting for me to dust it off haha....i heard about it sometime last year and i was very interested in it. i heard they still haven't published this book in paperback yet due to it's success. did you buy the book or borrow it from the library?
Pick it up and read the first 50 pgs and u'll get hooked!..definitely worth the read! I don't think they have it in the library...I borrowed it from a friend!
There's a prequel, Angels and Demons, I'm reading it now. So far almost the same kind of story, but it talks about the Illuminati instead, another secret society. Also just a fictional suspense novel all based on facts. I'm sure you'd both like it.
I heard about it too....my friend told me it's not as good as the Da Vinci Code, but I'd still read it......
Yeah this book is awesome! Picked it up and couldn't put it down. I wasn't too crazy about the ending but overall an awesome, awesome read.
Yeah I hear you...the ending wasn't too great.....I expected a bit more after all the hype the book puts you through....
hey Ego, i was going to read this book for the LOOOOOONGEST time, never got around to it. have it at home right now waiting for me to dust it off haha....i heard about it sometime last year and i was very interested in it. i heard they still haven't published this book in paperback yet due to it's success. did you buy the book or borrow it from the library?Hey Mok, I had a co-worker tell me it's better to read Angels & Demons first before the Code because the latter makes a lot of references to A&D.
It's a good suspenseful book, I'd definitely recommend it, but I thought he overdid it with the cliff-hangers.
Queen of the Beach
Nov 5, 2004, 07:54 PM
Yeah this book is awesome! Picked it up and couldn't put it down. I wasn't too crazy about the ending but overall an awesome, awesome read.
He does demonstrate a pretty unique view on Jesus Christ, the church and religion. Who knows if any of it is true. It doesn't really matter. It is a fiction after all. In my opinion it was a lot of fiction backed up by facts and i think that's what makes Brown such a good writer.
Yeah i also heard Angels and Demons was good too. Can't wait to start that one.I read this book at the beginning of this year after my cousin recommended it to me. I agree it's a really great read. I couldn't put it down! I really enjoyed all the interesting facts Dan Brown brought up in his writing about DaVinci's art. It was also interesting how he interpreted the bible. And his version of how history should be is shocking and yet compelling. I am RC and after reading that book, I was tempted to call up my local priest and make references to a lot of the bible readings and ask him questions. haha of course I didn't. But one day I will go to the Louvre to see all of DaVinci's works.
Oh and I forgot to mention that there is going to be a movie made out of this next year. Some Hollywood director already picked up the rights to it. I wonder which actor and actress they will pick to star in this movie.
Oh and I forgot to mention that there is going to be a movie made out of this next year. Some Hollywood director already picked up the rights to it. I wonder which actor and actress they will pick to star in this movie.
oh there'll be a movie? then i can skip the book... JUST KIDDING! if i had the time i am definitely going to try your suggestion em, and read the first one then the second one...
patlo
Nov 6, 2004, 04:03 AM
I read this book at the beginning of this year after my cousin recommended it to me. I agree it's a really great read. I couldn't put it down! I really enjoyed all the interesting facts Dan Brown brought up in his writing about DaVinci's art. It was also interesting how he interpreted the bible. And his version of how history should be is shocking and yet compelling. I am RC and after reading that book, I was tempted to call up my local priest and make references to a lot of the bible readings and ask him questions. haha of course I didn't. But one day I will go to the Louvre to see all of DaVinci's works.
Oh and I forgot to mention that there is going to be a movie made out of this next year. Some Hollywood director already picked up the rights to it. I wonder which actor and actress they will pick to star in this movie.
Yeah i heard the movie was coming out too. There is actually a Da Vince Code tour that you can go on that traces through the louvre and the rose line. Takes you through steps that Robert Langdon followed through the book. Kinda neat if you ask me :)
Queen of the Beach
Nov 6, 2004, 03:33 PM
Yeah i heard the movie was coming out too. There is actually a Da Vince Code tour that you can go on that traces through the louvre and the rose line. Takes you through steps that Robert Langdon followed through the book. Kinda neat if you ask me :)
Oh really I didn't know about that. I agree that would be an awesome Tour to go on.
I actually became quite a fanatic when I first read the book. I was researching the Holy Grail, and Mary Magdelene on the internet. It's very interesting stuff. There's a lot of people that dedicate their lives to following the Grail.
Ego Woods
Nov 8, 2004, 08:00 AM
Yeah i heard the movie was coming out too. There is actually a Da Vince Code tour that you can go on that traces through the louvre and the rose line. Takes you through steps that Robert Langdon followed through the book. Kinda neat if you ask me :)
Wow, neat!
Books like these are the best to recommend, especially to kids. Entertains and educates at the same time. Reminds me of Jurassic Park, I learned so much about DNA make up at the age of 14 :)
These two Dan Brown books are perfect for reading before going to Paris and Rome.
Ego Woods
Nov 10, 2004, 08:08 AM
Books like these are the best to recommend, especially to kids. Entertains and educates at the same time. Reminds me of Jurassic Park, I learned so much about DNA make up at the age of 14 :)
These two Dan Brown books are perfect for reading before going to Paris and Rome.
I'm not too sure if Da Vinci Code is an appropriate read for 14 yr olds....there are some 'things' in the book which maybe inappropriate for youth...I dunno, what do the rest of u guys think?
patlo
Nov 10, 2004, 07:37 PM
I'm not too sure if Da Vinci Code is an appropriate read for 14 yr olds....there are some 'things' in the book which maybe inappropriate for youth...I dunno, what do the rest of u guys think?
I agree that this book isn't for young children but age 14 is okay though. Kids these days... damn... they've seen it and heard it all by the time they're 14.
Ems
Nov 10, 2004, 10:15 PM
I agree that this book isn't for young children but age 14 is okay though. Kids these days... damn... they've seen it and heard it all by the time they're 14.
Ego was very sheltered as a teenager. ;)
Ego Woods
Nov 11, 2004, 07:41 PM
Ego was very sheltered as a teenager. ;)
psssshhhhhhawwwwwwww..........did u hear about the teacher who recently got charged for sexual assault for hugging her student because she was so happy for him?.....the definition of appropriateness is always a fine line.....:)
Ems
Nov 14, 2004, 06:51 PM
hmm, I'm about a fifth through A&D, I think it drags on a bit longer than the Code.
Ego Woods
Nov 15, 2004, 08:20 AM
Anyone want to lend me their A&D copy once they're done reading it? :D
Ems
Nov 15, 2004, 07:29 PM
Anyone want to lend me their A&D copy once they're done reading it? :DSure, when I'm finished. hopefully before December :) Depends on how busy I get with posting on TGN...
Mok
Nov 16, 2004, 01:13 PM
Tom Hanks is going to star in the hollywood movie!
http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2004/11/15/Arts/Hanks041115.html
Ego Woods
Nov 16, 2004, 01:17 PM
Tom Hanks is going to star in the hollywood movie!
http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2004/11/15/Arts/Hanks041115.html
Very interesting! Not a bad choice and the choice does give it some legitimate star power! For some reason I imagined George Clooney in the role as well!...
Ron Howard is a good choice for director.....I really hope they don't screw it up....:p
Mok
Nov 16, 2004, 01:22 PM
this will be great for me since i don't have the time to read the book, i can spend a couple hours watching the movie instead! of course i know movie is never as good as the book, but it'll have to do for now...this will be a blockbuster movie i think!
side note: The Terminal was an excellent movie with tom hanks :)
Ems
Nov 21, 2004, 10:48 PM
hmm, I'm about a fifth through A&D, I think it drags on a bit longer than the Code.
Ok, I'm halfway, it's getting better.
I don't picture Tom Hanks though, the guy is suppose to be buff, doing 50 laps a day. He sounds cute .. *sigh* But if it's Tom Hanks, there goes my crush :rolleyes:
Queen of the Beach
Nov 23, 2004, 12:56 AM
Tom Hanks is going to star in the hollywood movie!
http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2004/11/15/Arts/Hanks041115.html
I love Tom Hanks...he is a great actor. But I'm not sure about him playing the lead role for this movie. I was picturing someone more suave and in my books more 'sophisticated looking'.
Ron Howard is a good director. I know I'll have high expectations for the movie. Hope I'm not disappointed. Does anyone know who is going to play the female lead?
Ems
Nov 25, 2004, 12:24 AM
Just finished A&D, don't like it as much. The ending drags on a lot longer and I thought the villain was very predictable... maybe coz I already read the Code.
Ego Woods
Nov 25, 2004, 07:55 AM
this will be great for me since i don't have the time to read the book, i can spend a couple hours watching the movie instead! of course i know movie is never as good as the book, but it'll have to do for now...this will be a blockbuster movie i think!
side note: The Terminal was an excellent movie with tom hanks :)
You should re-think that...the movie may turn out to pale in comparison to the book, and might even turn u away from reading it!
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