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| The Da Vinci Code | 
| Author: Dan Brown
Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book
New (319) Collectible (209) from $0.39
Avg. Customer Rating:  3522 reviews
Sales Rank: 10797
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 454
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0385504209
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780385504201
ASIN: 0385504209
Publication Date: March 18, 2003
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not as bad as I thought May 14, 2008
I listen to this book. I must say it was not as bad as I was expecting. There were some boring parts that I would drift away, but something always brought me back to the story.
 A bit of a disappointment May 12, 2008
Perhaps because I was already well acquainted with the scandalous issues raised in this book due to its wide publicity, I did not find it in the least as breathtaking as I had anticipated. It does raise some controversial topics and elaborates on others that have already been voiced, and is, of course, a very welcome breakthrough for all conspiracy lovers out there. Whether it is mere fiction or a legitimate alternative view on the issue of the Holy Grail, I don't really care. An enjoyable read for me, but that's about it. The action could not grab or fascinate me, the characters were a bit shallow and predictable, and all in all, the book was a little too superficial to my taste. It does have some intriguing descriptions, links and associations, and one can easily see that Brown has done his research well, which made me feel like a complete profane on the topic. The biggest merit of the book is that it makes you reassess critically most preconceptions that are taken for granted in today's society. History, after all, has always been a matter of view point. In terms of literary merit, I must say I enjoyed "Angels and Demons" a lot more. I give this one three stars for the interesting plot, but other than that, it was a little of a disappointment for me.
 The Stupidest Book I've Ever Read May 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's one thing to write blasphemous trash. But couldn't the author have gotten his history straight during the four years he claims to have researched the book? Dan Brown made up the story of a Pope who ran around emasculating statues. There is no record of any such event. Okay, it's a work of fiction, but what's the point of libeling a good man?
In his acknowledgements, Brown refers to his mother, not his father, as his "role model." His protagonist, Robert Langdon, is an equally manly "man."
This is the stupidest book by the stupidest author alive unless he's written something even stupider. I have no interest in finding out.
A great action packed read May 8, 2008
This book is off to the races from the beginning to end, leaving the reader wanting more after each page as there's mystery, murder, good and bad, as well as lots of historical knowledge. However there are also various perspectives of the authors interpretation of organized religious and anti religious groups which makes the book even more readable but no believable. However, if you really want to read a hollywood movie style book, read his first book Angels and Demons which is even more off the wall.
This Book Sucks. May 5, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
It has a picture of Mona Lisa's eyes on it. And there is some jumbled code pealing up, like a page being turned. Below that it says The Da Vinci Code in white letters over a red background. It also says Dan Brown on top and The #1 Worldwide Bestseller on the bottom. And there is a golden circle that says Now A Major Motion Picture on it.
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