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jenymags's review against another edition
5.0
I Read this book in April of 2003 as I sat in the hospital staying pregnant with my twins. I read most of it in one day, made myself go to bed, never really slept as I ran through the text in my head over the few hours I put the book down, and finally got up and finished it before the sun came up. It really had a great twist and a fun romp through puzzles and characters.
emilyob1972's review against another edition
5.0
This was extremely entertaining and thought provoking. Really glad I read it. Definitely contrived and a little puzzle heavy but very enjoyable.
mjtexas's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fast read. I wanted to know what was going to happen next. It's definitely a page turner.
If there is a weakness it is in character development.
If there is a weakness it is in character development.
jasonheffron's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
midwifereading's review against another edition
3.0
I understand framing the information in the form of a conversation between friends, but the dialogue was unrealistic. However, the information is sound. Sources are cited clearly, and anyone can go double-check any claims made in the book.
I also appreciate that this book does not degrade or insult Dan Brown's work of fiction. It's clear that McDowell appreciates a good story, and recognizes the merit of Brown's book as a good story overall. It is obvious his only intention was to point out the factual holes in Brown's fictional story, which I think is important. While fiction is usually very well researched, it is still fiction, and I think we often forget that fact, and it behooves us to check things out for ourselves. This resource is a good tool for that.
All in all, if I wanted a resource to hand to someone that does a good job simply separating fact from fiction in The DaVinci Code, this is one I would use.
For those interested in more depth, I would turn to other sources.
I also appreciate that this book does not degrade or insult Dan Brown's work of fiction. It's clear that McDowell appreciates a good story, and recognizes the merit of Brown's book as a good story overall. It is obvious his only intention was to point out the factual holes in Brown's fictional story, which I think is important. While fiction is usually very well researched, it is still fiction, and I think we often forget that fact, and it behooves us to check things out for ourselves. This resource is a good tool for that.
All in all, if I wanted a resource to hand to someone that does a good job simply separating fact from fiction in The DaVinci Code, this is one I would use.
For those interested in more depth, I would turn to other sources.
anniecal's review against another edition
5.0
The best basic bitch history thriller book ever. It's National Treasure but with smarter characters. 10/10 no notes.
eblankenship23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mickeyliquid's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0