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Before the Da Vinci Code

Discussion in 'Booktalk' started by tipperon, Oct 31, 2005.

  1. tipperon Gems: 3/31
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    Im just here to recomend the book Angels and Demons to anybody who liked The Davinci Code. Its the book Dan Brown wrote "Before"

    [ October 31, 2005, 03:13: Message edited by: Taluntain ]
     
    tipperon, Oct 31, 2005
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    Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!?

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    I recently finished the DaVinci Code..and I really liked it, and I've heard of Angels and Demons, but could you give a little more detail without ruining the book please? :rolling:
     
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    Speaking of Dan Brown -- avoid Digital Fortress.
     
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    Klorox Baruk Khazad! Khazad ai-mênu! Veteran

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    Thanks for the advice, AMaster.

    I liked "Angels and Demons" more than "The DaVinci Code."

    Kitrax:
    It's still starring Robert Langdon, but this time he gets sucked into a scenario hunting a secret society in Vatican City.
     
    Klorox, Oct 31, 2005
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    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    Why's that, AMaster? That's the one I was going to read next...
     
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    Eh, because it's an otherwise average book which suffers from a horrid climax. The "final puzzle [of doom!]" sported a blindingly obvious solution, but our brilliant, code-breaking, work-for-the-NSA-so-like-they're-smart heroes spent an interminable amount of time attempting to solve it. I don't recall exactly how long it took them (been a while since I read it), but it was certainly a few dozen pages.

    And the rest of the book simply wasn't very good; it's not the worst thing I've ever read, but I do wish I hadn't read it. I have better uses for my time and money, such as paying for an internet connection and posting on message boards about the book.
     
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    I agree with Amaster, you'de be better of reading Deception Point, which is also not Browns best but it's a hell of a lot better than digital fortress
     
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    I'm reading Deception Point now and nearly finished it. I was going to read Digital Fortress after it, for having second thoughts now!
     
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    To clinch it for you Barmy, I agree with master and apeman. Digital Fortress sucks. I'd rank them in this order: Angels and Demons, Da Vinci Code, Deception Point. Forget Digital Fortress, reading it was almost as bad as going through Elminster in Hell :sick:
     
    Enagonios, Nov 1, 2005
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