My first quarter book was called The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. The 454 paged, historical fiction novel was oddly intriguing. Brown explores different themes and topics in Christianity that are frequently talked about, challenged, and misunderstood throughout his novel.
Although the story is focused on historical facts, Brown does a phenomenal job of hooking his audience back into the story with various twists in the plot. The main character of Brown's story is Robert Langdon. Robert was a professor in symbols and icons for Harvard University until one day was called in by the Paris police department to crack the code to the murder of the famous Jacques Sauniére. Jacques Sauniére was famous for his writings, books, and thoughts on the secret of the Holy Grail. Sauniére had knowledge about the Grail unknown to any other man. Since he had such important knowledge, Sauniére sought to the quickest way to preserve the secret. Before he died, he set up a series of codes for Robert Langdon and his granddaughter, Sophie Neveu, to follow in order to uncover his secrets.
Personally, I enjoyed this book because of the witty remarks made between Robert and Sophie. The fact that you never know what is going to happen is what is really unique about this book. Dan Brown does an exceptional job of involving his audience into the story. He uses french words to indicate if the speaker is french or if the characters or set in France. Finally, the thing that sets The Da Vinci Code apart from other novels, is that Brown takes his audience through the thought process of Robert Langdon. If Langdon ever connects two pieces together the audience is the first to know before any of the other characters. I had a really good experience with this book and I urge that you guys check it out as well.
This book sounds super interesting! I love it when there's a mystery that needs to be solved. It's on my list of books that I have to read :) What was your most favorite and least favorite part of the book and why?
ReplyDeleteWell I can't give away too much but my favorite part would probably be when Robert Langdon and Sophie figure out the first part of the clue. This is the point where the book really takes off and you get the plot twist, humor, etc. Honestly, there was nothing that I really disliked about the book. However, if I had to choose I would say I disliked the character Silas and you can find out why once you read the book.
ReplyDeleteI like how you were able to feel the connection that is created between the reader and the caaracters. It seems as though the author has hidden details integrated into the story that will help the reader understand the story. I think this book sounds interesting and I would like to read it as well.
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ReplyDeleteI've watched the movie and I really enjoyed it. My sister and mother have read it and say it's an even better book, so I am looking forward to reading it. Can you tell me, does the movie even measure up to the book?
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