Book Review: The Da Vinci Code

Reader and the book

     

        I have been meaning forever to read this highly anticipated book. Today, I finally succeeded. I finally read “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown.

    The main reason I picked out this book was because of the man Da Vinci himself. Many months ago, I posted a blog about the man himself. There, I listed some awesome facts about the universal man and why I admire him so much. Well, after this book I’ve gravitated further towards him and the world of arts.

    From the start, this epic piece of writing from Mr. Brown snatches you from your roots and stems. Its amazingly peculiar storyline will keep you wondering. Even more ravishing is the fact that how unpredictable this piece remained throughout its almost 500 pages. You can never guess or assume the events unfolding next. It’s almost like Game of Thrones, the plot you guess is always wrong. From the Louvre (Which by the way falls under one of my bucket lists) to the churches, to Westminster Abbey, to the large chateau, and many more sites where this fast-paced story travels, the writer takes you along with him. You’re the other agent or the other symbologist besides the two protagonists, the writer makes you feel that way. (No spoiler here) 

David and the book cover 

      

     I will never feel the churches of London, or the arts and museums of Paris the same way. Not to miss the most anticipated “The Last Supper” which, absolutely blew my mind. The entire part where I read about it (no spoilers ahead) I kept the painting beside me as the characters kept unfolding the intricate details hidden behind it.

    I cannot imagine the amount of time Mr. Brown has spent researching for this epic novel. Hats off to the creator. Never have I ever read such a detailed and exciting novel. In the end, though, I was a bit disappointed and amazed at the same time. The ending didn’t have the firepower with which the story began. But nonetheless, it provided valuable insight and it was written rather beautifully.

    Mr. Brown made me miss Mr. Da Vinci, the Louvre, and the thrill that comes in decoding ancient codes that are so deeply interconnected with historical art. All in all, it’s a book for the ages. Especially for the art and literature geek like me.           

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