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Da Vinci Code
Just finished reading it. I bought it yesterday before getting on my plane from Chicago to LA. Its a really compelling read. Here are a few thoughts:
1) "Its like reading the show "24", as quoted from Andy Le Peau, Editor of InterVarsity Press. I agree. It was a page-turner;
2) All of the gnostic, sacred feminine, and anti-organized religion underpinnings are very relevant issues on campus, even if they go by other names;
3) Like the cover says, its 'a novel.' Period. End of STORY.
Update: "Compelling" from a murder-mystery point of view. In terms of historical accuracy, or theological research, there is little. He does do a "good" job of decieving the reader by mixing in actual facts into his characters voices so that later, when they spout inaccuracies, half-truths, and straight out lies, they sound credible.
For more: read my posts: "More on the Da Vinci Code," "One Liners," "More Code," and "Mas Da Vinci Code."
1) "Its like reading the show "24", as quoted from Andy Le Peau, Editor of InterVarsity Press. I agree. It was a page-turner;
2) All of the gnostic, sacred feminine, and anti-organized religion underpinnings are very relevant issues on campus, even if they go by other names;
3) Like the cover says, its 'a novel.' Period. End of STORY.
Update: "Compelling" from a murder-mystery point of view. In terms of historical accuracy, or theological research, there is little. He does do a "good" job of decieving the reader by mixing in actual facts into his characters voices so that later, when they spout inaccuracies, half-truths, and straight out lies, they sound credible.
For more: read my posts: "More on the Da Vinci Code," "One Liners," "More Code," and "Mas Da Vinci Code."
posted by Scott @ 10:45 PM
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3 Comments:
Much has been said about the theology of the Da Vinci Code, and a lot said about how exciting it is. I'll weigh in on the literary merits: it has none. Dan Brown is the worst bestselling author since LaHaye & Jenkins. His dialogue is awful, he barely bothers to disguise his shameless proselytizing, and almost EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER ends with a cliffhanger. In more literate times, these would add up to the universal conclusion that the author is a hack. In modern America, Dan Brown is celebrated as a genius.
-mark.
Hey, I don't know you, but I read your blog from time to time. Thanks for the review on "The Da Vince Code." I am a Christian, but most of my family is either not, or they are confused about Truth. Some of them have read the book and believe some of the "facts." I haven't had time to read it, but from your previous posts, I trust your point of view. Have a wonderful weekend!
Megan,
If you are interested in more info about the facts & fiction of the Da Vinci Code, I recommend a book by IVP called The Gospel Code. Very insightful.
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