Saturday, March 27, 2004
The Da Vinci Code
I just read this book in two sittings. The first sitting was about 8 hours, the second was about an hour; but don't start thinking that this book is awesome or anything. It's not. It's nothing compared to the early work of Crichton. I compare it to Crichton, because like him, Dan Brown does his research and makes accessible to the layperson highly specialized fields of study. In this case, it's symbology and Grail lore. The book is interesting though, and is a quick painless read. However, there's not much emotional involvement with the characters, and what twists and turns the book provides, don't really twist or turn you. I'd recommend the book if you've got some free time, but don't make time to read it.
I don't ever remember being that emotionally attached to Crichton characters either. I'd say it's equal to a Jurassic Park. Just well told thrillers with a little bit more to think about than your typical thriller. The ending to DaVinci Code seemed a bit contrived, but oh well.
Posted by: Andrew at March 27, 2004 05:50 PMBy emotionally involved, I meant caring about what happens to the characters. I can remember reading Jurassic Park, and getting excited or afraid for this or that character. Whereas in Da Vinci Code, I didn't care one way or another what happened to the characters.
Posted by: nick at March 27, 2004 07:11 PMYou clearly haven't died yet despite Dion's earlier threats.
Posted by: Akash at March 28, 2004 08:18 PMClearly.
Posted by: Nick at March 29, 2004 01:07 PMClearly.
Posted by: Ram at April 1, 2004 01:30 AMClearly.
Posted by: Andrew at April 1, 2004 10:58 PMClearly?
Posted by: Kat at April 5, 2004 11:04 AMClearly!
Posted by: Akash at April 6, 2004 12:24 PMClearly!!
Posted by: Andrew at April 7, 2004 12:13 AMAre we clear yet?
Posted by: Andrew at June 25, 2005 11:32 PMda vinci code sucks. brown totally made up that stuff about jesus having a cotton plantation in southern georgia.
Posted by: kory at February 24, 2006 06:08 PMHey Kory!
Posted by: Dion at February 25, 2006 03:06 PMbig thank
Posted by: skin cream at September 19, 2006 09:01 PM