The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code Reviews

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  Ian

  This book was amazing and at every turn, something unexpected happened. By the end of the book, you have to learn to expect the unexpected. It was an amazing book and I had a lot of fun trying to figure out what they are searching for and where it is before Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu. Overall this book was almost perfect. There were a few parts that you think that Dan Brown messed up on, but ended up tying into the story 200 pages later. If you don't pay attention to every detail you might miss something important. If you are going to read this book I suggest that when you do you pay attention to every detail because in this book every detail matters.
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  Cynthia Hamilton

  4.5 stars
  Almost 20 years after it was published, I finally got around to reading The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Now I understand why it caused such a sensation, was made into a film, and spawned other novels. It’s a very involved tale, part art history, part religious theory, part murder mystery, and it covers a surprising amount of ground in a day’s time.
  
  I love learning while being entertained, and this book exposed to a lot of ideas that I’d never pondered before. It gave me a board view of a controversial topic while throwing a lot of intense action into the mix. I felt the story stalled out halfway through when it dwelled too long on religious theories, and I debated whether I would finish it or not. Once the story got past that point, the action and plot twists got back on track and held my attention to the very satisfying finish. All in all, it’s an amazing achievement, worthy of all the praise.
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  Oksana Semenchenko

  багато інформації стало для мене відкриттям. дуже цікавий та загадковий сюжет.
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  Allison Pegram

  Freaking loved it <3
  Now I want to read the original version too
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  Andy

  Me encantó. Amo Dan Brown, cada vez que viajo y paso por esos lugares hago la ruta de sus libros.
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  Gert Poot

  Het begin van het boek is goed en spannend (echt een pageturner), het middenstuk is leuk, maar soms voorspelbaar en het einde is zelfs een beetje hollywood-pathetisch. De thematiek is leuk en hier en daar leerzaam, hoewel het jammer is dat de grens tussen fictie en feit soms niet helemaal duidelijk wordt gemaakt.
  
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  Patricia

  Al principio me dio mucha pereza empezarlo, porque pensaba que iba a ser un tostón, pero en cuanto empecé a leerlo me cautivó completamente.
  
  Que los misterios giren en torno a la Iglesia Católica creo que es un factor que engancha bastante, porque aunque sea una organización muy antigua, a día de hoy sigue siendo una gran desconocida y hay muchas cosas referentes a ella que se mantienen con gran ocultismo.
  
  También ha conseguido que me interese por la obra de Da Vinci y que pueda fantasear con los elementos ocultos que se encuentran en esta.
  Sin duda, lo recomiendo muchísimo.
  Hay veces que los libros son famosos y cuando te los lees te deja un gran vacío porque son una decepción, pero, en mi opinión, no es el caso de El Código Da Vinci.
• 
  Isaac You

  ‘What if Leonardo Da Vinci hid the truth and secrets of Christianity in his famous painting “The Last Supper?”' Through this “what if” question, Dan Brown was able to write a memorable, exhilarating, and inquisitive introduction, and as these qualities intertwined with his characters and dramatic
  themes, the novel truly becomes a page turner.
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   ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

  Ah, well, what can I say, it's average. I loved the part where the author reveals that in the last supper, Jesus is sitting next to a woman. And that's it. That's the whole thing, right there. The book is such a tedious way to get around to it. The main characters are so confused. And the plot is so silly, it's just too silly to be any sillier. No, that's not true, but my point is... the author is way better at history and wild-crazy-idea-having than he is at writing.
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  Simran

  A thrilling story with ingenious historical facts!!! A surreal amalgam of the details from the greatest artist (Leonardo Da Vinci), monuments and catholic history. And Story is embedded with treasure hunts related to fresco, Christianity, secret societies and encryption methods that will keep you hooked. The ending was just too calm, satisfying and thrilling at the same time!
  Best read ever!!!
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  Agostina Rissola

  mi nuevo libro favorito. leanlo. ya. me lei la version original pero no esta en gr🤸‍♂️🕳 estoy: enamorada de robert langdon y de sophie. la unica straight relationship que acepto (con percabeth)
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  Mae

  Goodness gracious this book was amazing. I really like it and am glad to have read it. The plot twists are incredible!
  
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  imel (whymeireads)

  read the original one years ago but still as amazing as the first time i read this!
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  Melinda Meyer

  This book was an awesome historical mystery that had a great twists on every chapter
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  t a m a r a

  This book had so complex story structure that my mind only wandered between the arcaneness of the pages. It haunts your thoughts to the core of your being and I'm loving this state of mind. And the plot twists?!!...I just can't.
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  Sara (A Gingerly Review)

  I loved the adult fiction version of this story. The YA adaption did have differences. I can't wait to write my review.
  
  
  Full review here:
  https://agingerlyreview.wordpress.com...
  
  I loved Dan Brown’s original version of The Da Vinci Code so I was very excited when I found out the story was being released for Young Adults. I tore through this book in no time, but it had me a little confused because this felt so much like the Adult Ficiton story.
  
  Robert Langdon is the leading authority on religious symbols and he is in Paris to present a lecture on his newest book. After his lecture ends, Landon is scheduled to meet with the curator of the Louvre. The curator never makes an appearance, and shortly after, Langdon is informed the curator has been found dead. Things happen so quickly after the police get involved, especially when Lagndon is considered as the only suspect in the murder investigation. Clues are found at the murder site and this sends Langdon on a race against time to decipher the mystery of who murdered the curator. Langdon and Sophie Neveu, a French crypotlogist, find themsevles trying to solve one of the oldest mysteries known to man, one that could change the course of history forever.
  
  I breezed through this book as I already knew the story. I was deeply curious to know how the adult fiction story varied from the young adult version. I’m sad to say it did not feel like there was much variation between the two. Certain details were not the same and the ending was completely different, but other than that it was the same story. The suspense, the thrill of the chase, the uncovering of ancient clues, and the quest itself was still very real, very much alive in this story. One thing that stood out to me was how the new ending of the story made me feel. I don’t feel it made the story any better. Instead, I walked away a little confused by these changes. It did not seem to flow as well and left me with more questions than answers.
  
  The characters felt like the same characters from before. Robert Langdon will always be one of my all time favorite adult fiction characters. He is brilliant, awkward, and complex, but I don’t see how the character in this story was geared toward YA. The same goes for Sophie. I love her character and the way she thinks, but she wasn’t any different. She was always surprising the reader at every turn with her hidden knowledge and that was great. I will say that her part in this story is slightly different than the adult fiction version. I don’t think it worked though. Knowing what happened in the other story made it difficult to see her in that role in this story.
  
  I know I shouldn’t keep comparing this new YA re-release to the adult fiction version but I cannot help it. I so desperately wanted this to be a new take on a story that I enjoyed more than I can put into words, but alas, it felt like the same story. This was a 3.25-3.5 star read for me. I will always adore this story and the brilliant mystery within, but if you want a better version – read the original.
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  claire

  A breathtaking adventure, indeed.
  
  Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' is probably one of my favorite adventure/action books at the moment.
  
  It was well-written, fast paced, and packed with diverse characters set in the most beautiful settings of the Louvre, London, and Edinburgh!
  
  The most enjoyable thing about this novel is Robert and Sophie's adventure to decipher the code that the late Jacques that had left them. Codes that included Leonardo da Vinci to a secret society of the Priory of Sion, to the Vatican, and of course, how would I forget, to the quest of finding the Holy Grail - in which indeed surprised me with an unpredictable twist.
  
  Their adventure led to character development, meeting new characters - even traitors. This novel also led to give me an opportunity to grasp the more traditions of the Christian religion, Pagan worshipping, symbolism, cryptography and how to decipher it as well as it led me to learn the cultures and sceneries of France, England, and Scotland.
  
  It was worth a read but it one thing I don't like about this book is that the author wrote the Christian traditions and culture to be misleading and without evidence to support his writing. Because of that, as a Christian, I was so confused and felt a little bit of disappointment about it. But then, it was just a fictional story so I understood Brown's intention.
• 
  Ravi

  The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown is a mystery. It has multiple mysteries which makes the plot more fun and exciting to read. The first mystery Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu have to solve is who killed Jacques Saunière. The second mystery which takes up most of the book is the search for the Holy Grail.
  
  I greatly enjoyed the plot of this book. It was exciting and well written. I also enjoyed the characters. They were smart and worked well as a team. I also enjoyed the theme. Some themes for this book are Art, History, and Fiction. Lastly I enjoyed the writing because there were multiple plots going on at once. So when something really interesting happened in the main plot, they would go into the side plot so that you will keep reading.
  
  I recommend this book to people who like Mysteries.
  
• 
  Bridget

  One of the worst books I've ever finished
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  Noran

  روعة
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  Putri Shaina

  Ini buku Dan Brown pertama yang aku baca. Udah lamaaaaa banget pengen baca buku ini. Tapi dia selalu kalah dalam daftar wishlist-ku yang didominasi sama buku Rick Riordan. Hehe. Untungnya dapet ini dari preloved temenku dengan harga jauh lebih murah.
  Overall, i reallyyyyyy like the story. Apalagi karena ini ternyata diambil dari fakta-fakta sejarah yang nyata. Termasuk keberadaan kelompok Priory of Sion, Opus Dei, dan juga teori-teori di balik karya-karya Leonardo Da Vinci. Soooo mindblowing.
  Harus kuakui, 50 halaman pertama itu cukup membosankan. Sudut pandangnya sering banget berubah-ubah, benang merah dari semua tokohnya juga masih sulit ditemukan.
  Mulai seru ketika Robert Langdon tau dia diincar sama Bezu Fache, kepala DCPJ, sebagai tersangka pembunuhan Jacques Sauniere. Terus dia dibantu sama Sophie Neveu untuk meloloskan diri. Teka-teki dari Sauniere juga udah mulai dibahas sama mereka. Gila sih, keren banget Sauniere yang walaupun dalam keadaan sekarat masih bisa ninggalin kode yang cukup rumit buat dipecahkan sama kepolisian Prancis.
  Bener-bener ngerasa dibawa mecahin teka-teki itu bareng-bareng. Ngikutin pola pikir Langdon dan Neveu yang saling melengkapi. Sambil menyelami soal Priory of Sion, Opus Dei, dan karya Da Vinci. I'm not a big fan of conspiracies, to be honest. But i do enjoy all of the theories in the book, so much.
  Buat yang ngga sabaran mungkin akan merasa buku ini membosankan. Karena banyak banget penjelasan yang diceritain sama Langdon dan Teabing. Tapi, since the author claimed those explanations are based on real fact, aku jadi ngerasa tertarik banget.
  Puncaknya adalah pas tau Guru Besarnya itu ternyata Sir Leigh Teabing. Padahal selama baca aku nebaknya si Fache. Soalnya Fache berambisi banget nangkep Langdon, kupikir untuk nutup kasus dan ngamanin Silas. Terus si Guru Besar ini juga beneran tau banget perkembangan kasusnya, yang kupikir cuma bisa diketahui sama Fache sendiri. Ternyata eh ternyata, aku tertipu.
  
  Simpulannya, i really like the book till the last word of it. Pas kupikir semuanya udah selesai, ketika jati diri Sophie Neveu terungkap sebagai garis keturunan langsung Yesus dan Maria Magdalena. Ternyata masih ada lagi lanjutannya mengenai lokasi asli Cawan Suci.
  
  Really, i loved it.
• 
  Nicole Hughes-Chen

  I really enjoyed finally reading this book. It is one I have wanted to read for a while.
  
  The book is very well written - the author is clearly knowledgeable in the subject of art and culture entwined with religion and I feel like there was a lot of interesting detail contained.
  
  The story is well known - but there is a brotherhood protecting the secrets of the Holy Grail, and all 4 members who know of its location are killed in one night. One of the men whilst dying manages to leave a cryptic message which leads the main characters on a trail to find the Holy Grail before the killer and his employers do.
  
  It is not the sort of whodunnit where you can guess who ordered the kills and why; nor can you really guess where or what the Holy Grail is. The author instead takes you on a journey to educate you on the subject whereupon you get the answer to the next clue and so on. I really enjoyed this, however I imagine some people might find it too much detail.
  
  Grammatically I spotted just one issue - Brown wrote 'ooking' instead of 'looking'.
  
  I definitely look forward to reading the remaining of the books in the set, and rate this a 5 out of 5, but note it's not for everyone!!
• 
  Anouck

  I took this book with me on a vacation to the Belgian Coast. Given how big it is I thought it would keep me busy for at least a week. How wrong I was... This novel absolutely knocked me off my socks and I finished it within a couple of days. Not many times have I enjoyed a book as much as I enjoyed The Da Vinci Code. This, to me, is the perfect mystery story. It is such a page turner and the plot is one of the smartest I ever read.
  Like many others, I found myself reading up on the theories presented in this book after finishing it. Dan Brown presented them so brilliantly I began wondering whether they could have truth in them (you know a theory is good when it breaks the fourth wall and makes you question your own beliefs).
  
  I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone. Even those who haven't read for a while and who are looking to get back into reading (this book will grab you and won't let go). I would recommend you read the book before you watch the movie: This mystery is a lot more fun to read about when you don't have all the answers yet.
• 
  Pillow

  REVIEW SUBJEKTIF saat membaca buku ini:
  1. Awalan yang membingungkan dan membosankan.
  Sebagai orang awam, buku ini cukup membuat aku berpikir keras. Istilah-istilah, nama-nama baru harus diingat-ingat atau tidak akan mengerti ceritanya.
  
  2. Konflik sedari awal dan semakin intens.
  Konflik dari cerita ini sudah ditampilkan sedari awal beserta dengan karakter antagonis. Walau begitu tidak mengurangi ketegangan cerita ini, apalagi ditampilkan (SPOILER SEDIKIT BANGET) plot twist yang hah? 😯 (buat kaget)
  
  3. Resolusi cerita memuaskan dan menjawab banyak hal.
  Pertengahan menuju akhir cerita menimbulkan banyak pertanyaan, tetapi semua itu telah dijelaskan dengan jelas & rinci.
  
  Akhir cerita pun masih menimbulkan kejutan yang tak terduga tetapi heart-warming☺ Misteri telah dipecahkan.
  
  Rate: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  
  PS: sebenarnya aku telah menonton filmnya terlebih dahulu sebelum membaca buku. And of course I still got the nerve-wracking & exciting feeling when I read this book, even though already watch the movie😉
• 
  Rose Rosetree

  Dan Brown is a master at writing slick thrillers. He's especially skilled at producing page-turners, where a reader may stay up all night, unable to put that book down until the twisty, tall tale is done.
  
  Seduced by Brown's skill and talent, of course I responded with interest. Of course, I read all the way through to the end.
  
  Later I felt slightly ashamed that I had wasted my time on such a manipulative book.
  
  WHICH AUTHORS ARE NOT MANIPULATIVE
  
  For starters:
  
  * George Eliot
  * Jane Austen
  * Virginia Woolf
  * James Joyce
  * Homer
  
  They wrote masterpieces, not commercially-oriented page turners.
  
  IT'S ONLY FAIR TO GIVE THIS BOOK FIVE STARS
  
  For a thriller of its kind, it was excellent.
  
  But that doesn't mean I admire "The Da Vinci Code" or, in hindsight, even like it. I sure don't.
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  Omer Aharon

  The Da Vinci Code delves into the relationship between the Christian Church and the world of Paganism. The story itself is a mystery surrounding the murder of a French curator of the Louvre. Not only is it a grippingly beautiful story, but through Robert Langdon's hunt through information of secret societies, legendary tales, and truths of the origins of Jesus Christ, I have learned a vast amount of knolwedge about the history of the catholic church, famous paintings, influencial characters in history, and a detail view of the pagan world that had never even heard of. This novel has rekindled my love of lore, legend, and mythology and has given me a desire to study and explore more. Despite its almost 600 pages, I could hardly put it down.
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  Ruud

  A pageturner, absolutely! (Finished it within two days), but .. how many impossible impossible situations do the main characters end up in and in how many miraculous miraculous ways they get away with it again and again? It remains fascinating, but it’s also getting a little bit hilarious.
  It’s written in a very interesting setting indeed like organisations as The Priory of Sion, Opus Dei, The Templars and the historical role of the Catholic Church (although i can’t judge the degree of fact and fiction). So my interest was piqued in the books of Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince (such as "The Templar Revelation", "The Sion Revelation" and "The Turin Shroud").
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  Ilham

  So this is what a 5⭐️ book looks like🤩
  I'll give this book 5 stars and I would give it more if I can!
  I got hooked on from the first page. I loved how the chapters are short, and for the first 5 chapters it was like an introduction to all the characters (a chapter for each character), and this is something that I liked cause it made the reader so familiar with the characters so you don't feel lost.
  Dark academia. Not slow paced. I was in LOVE with all the plot twists OMG👏🏻
  I learned a lot about Leonardo Da vinci, The museum Le Louvre, symbology, cryptology and the history of christianity.
  I 100% recommend this book to you guys!⭐️