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The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown
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Hardcover,
March 2003
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ISBN:
0385504209
Format: Hardcover, 464pp
Pub. Date: March 2003 |
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Publisher:
Doubleday & Company, Incorporated
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ABOUT
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Robert Langdon is a Harvard professor of
symbology who can't stay out of trouble. Last seen in
Angels and Demons (2000), this mild-mannered academic
finds himself entangled in a deadly conspiracy that
stretches back centuries. Visiting Paris on business, he is
awakened at 2:00 a.m. by a call from the police: An elderly
curator has been murdered inside the Louvre, and a baffling
cipher has been found near the body. Aided by the victim's
cryptologist granddaughter, Langdon begins a danger-filled
quest for the culprit; but the deeper he searches, the more
he becomes convinced that long-festering conspiracies hold
the answer to the art lover's death.
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While in Paris on business, Harvard
symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night
phone call: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been
murdered inside the museum. Near the body, police have found
a baffling cipher. While working to solve the enigmatic
riddle, Langdon is stunned to discover it leads to a trail
of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci -- clues visible
for all to see -- yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.
Langdon joins forces with a gifted French cryptologist,
Sophie Neveu, and learns the late curator was involved in
the Priory of Sion -- an actual secret society whose members
included Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da
Vinci, among others.
In a breathless race through Paris, London, and beyond,
Langdon and Neveu match wits with a faceless powerbroker who
seems to anticipate their every move. Unless Langdon and
Neveu can deipher the labyrinthine puzzle in time, the
Priory's ancient secret -- and an explosive hysterical truth
-- will be lost forever.
THE DA VINCI CODE heralds the arrival of a new breed of
lightening-paced, intelligent thriller�Kutterly unpredictable
right up to its stunning conclusion.
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From The Critics |
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USA Today
A murder mystery set against a religious conspiracy theory
involving Leonardo Da Vinci's paintings, Jesus, Mary
Magdalene, their child and the Holy Grail, The Da Vinci
Code mixes page-turning suspense with art history,
architecture and religious history. �X Ayesha Court
The Washington Post
Brown keeps the pace fast, the puzzles that lead to the
Grail are exceedingly clever, and there is a flurry of
surprises and betrayals before the mystery is finally
solved. Whatever the reader makes of the religious theories
put forth, Brown has a great deal of interest to say about
the early days of Christianity, the influence of pagan
religions on it and the legend of the Grail. He says the
revelations about Jesus �X not to be revealed here �X have
been whispered about for centuries, but have never overcome
the opposition of organized Christianity. How much of this
is fact and how much is fiction? Read the book and make up
your own mind. �X Patrick Anderson
The Boston Globe
'The Da Vinci Code' is a dazzling performance by
Brown, a delightful display of erudition. Though his
mini-lectures sometimes hijack the narrative, they're
necessary to keep us informed and occasionally permit us to
try to unravel puzzles with Langdon and Neveu. Brown
delivers a crackling, intricate mystery, complete with
breathtaking escapes and several stunning surprises. It's
challenging, exciting, and a whole lot more. �X Jim
Fusilli
Publisher's Weekly
What if Jesus Christ had a tryst with Mary Magdalene, and
the interlude produced a child? Such a possibility-yielding
a so-called royal bloodline-provides the framework for
Brown's latest thriller (after Angels and Demons), an
exhaustively researched page-turner about secret religious
societies, ancient coverups and savage vengeance. The action
kicks off in modern-day Paris with the murder of the
Louvre's chief curator, whose body is found laid out in
symbolic repose at the foot of the Mona Lisa. Seizing
control of the case are Sophie Neveu, a lovely French police
cryptologist, and Harvard symbol expert Robert Langdon,
reprising his role from Brown's last book. The two find
several puzzling codes at the murder scene, all of which
form a treasure map to the fabled Holy Grail, where proof of
the Jesus bloodline supposedly can be found. As their search
moves from France to England, Neveu and Langdon are
confounded by two mysterious groups-the legendary Priory of
Sion, a nearly 1,000-year-old secret society whose members
have included Botticelli and Isaac Newton, and the
conservative Catholic organization Opus Dei. Both have their
own reasons for wanting to ensure that the Grail isn't
found. Brown sometimes ladles out too much religious history
at the expense of pacing, and Langdon is a hero in desperate
need of more chutzpah. Still, Brown has assembled a whopper
of a plot that will please both conspiracy buffs and
thriller addicts. (Mar. 18) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business
Information.
Library Journal
Robert Langdon, the Harvard symbologist from Brown's Angels
and Demons, is back in this amazing sequel. In Paris for a
lecture, Langdon is summoned in the middle of the night to
meet the head of the French police at the Louvre. The
museum's curator has been found dead in a secure section of
the gallery, with a message by his body leading to a
baffling series of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da
Vinci. In addition, the curator left a specific message to
find Langdon. While the police think Langdon is their
culprit, he teams up with a French cryptologist to uncover
the truth about the hidden messages. The answers lead to
discovery of a shocking historical fact, and certain people
will do anything to keep it a secret. Brown solidifies his
reputation as one of the most skilled thriller writers on
the planet with his best book yet, a compelling blend of
history and page-turning suspense. This masterpiece should
be mandatory reading. Highly recommended for all public
libraries. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 11/1/02.]-Jeff
Ayers, Seattle P.L.
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What People Are Saying |
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Dan Brown has to be one of the best,
smartest, and most accomplished writers in the country.
The Da Vinci Code is many notches above the intelligent
thriller; this is pure genius.
�X Nelson DeMille
Intrigue and menace mingle in one of the finest mysteries
I've ever read. An amazing tale with enigma piled on secrets
stacked on riddles.
�X Clive Cussler
I would never have believed that this is my kind of
thriller, but I'm going to tell you something -- the more I
read, the more I had to read. In The Da Vinci Code,
Dan Brown has built a world that is rich in fascinating
detail, and I could not get enough of it. Mr. Brown, I am
your fan.
�X Robert Crais
Dan Brown is my new must-read. The Da Vinci Code is
fascinating and absorbing -- perfect for history buffs,
conspiracy nuts, puzzle lovers or anyone who appreciates a
great, riveting story. I loved this book.
�X Harlan Coben
The Da Vinci Code sets the hook-of-all-hooks, and
takes off down a road that is as eye-opening as it is
page-turning. You simply cannot put this book down. Thriller
readers everywhere will soon realize Dan Brown is a master.
�X Vince Flynn
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Number of Reviews: 633 Average
Rating:
 
A reviewer, someone who likes to read good book,
February 20, 2004,
I can't believe this book
So error-laden is the book, that the educated reader
actually applauds those rare occasions where Brown stumbles
into the truth.Teems with historical misinformation like the
claim that the Emperor Constantine shifted the Christian day
oy worship to Sunday, is simply false. Evidence from St.
paul and the Acts of the Apostles shows that right from the
start of the Christian movement Christians replaced Saturday
as their day of worship. What Constantine did was to decree
Sunday to be a day of rest from work. He did not make Sunday
the day of worship for Christians; it had been that from the
first century.And so on. In short, enjoy the read,but
discount the history
Also recommended: Father Elijah an apocalypse Michael
D. O'Brien
A reviewer, A reviewer, February 19, 2004,
it was ok
I enjoyed the book until the end...It seems like it kept you
in suspense for such a long time and then it just ended.
A reviewer, A reviewer, February 18, 2004,
incredible
I remember I read this in the summer and I couldn't put it
down. This book opens up different thoughts and
possibilities like never before. It also replaced my
favorite book-which is extremely hard to do. I've never read
anything quite like this. P.S. The movie comes out in
2005...and I'm counting it down. It's going to be
sensational.
Also recommended: Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci
Legacy
Crystal, a 7th grader., February 18, 2004,
The Da Vinci Code Opened My Eyes To The World
Dan Brown's brilliant story about a cryptologist and and the
hidden meanings in Leonardo Da Vinci's works is beyond
words. I loved how he had reasearched the subjects so well.
Now I see the story of Mary Magdalene everywhere, just like
the novel explains. I also laughed out loud when I saw that
Bill Gates really did purchase Da Vinci's writings. Even
though there was something in there that was a little over
my head (Hieros Gamos), I still loved it. I recommend The Da
Vinci Code to anyone who can read.
A reviewer, artist, February 18, 2004,
Like Watching a Good Movie
First off it's a novel, not a documentary on the Holy Grail,
so everyone has to get over the fact that it's
controversial. Second off, not all of us are Literary
Scholars, so we enjoy a 'simple' read, as some reviewers
state. This book will keep you going and entertain you,
hence why it has been on the best sellers list for this
long. Take everything with a grain of salt.....there may be
some truth to it, or not. Either way, it's worth the read.
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