The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown

Well, I finished reading the book and I can now say it was one of the best books I ever read. I also just found out that it's now become the most read book in the world, after, ironically, the Bible itself, but considering that the Bible is a religious text, The Da Vinci Code clearly is the most read book in the world (over 60.5 million copies sold in 48 translations). Now that's impressive.

One thing I was astonished by is the fact that the book and the audio book do not match, at times quite glaringly I'd say. The thing didn't seem to bother Ray too much, but I just can't imagine how certain errors can pass by. For example, the first time Robert Langdon sees the keystone, it is described as having 6 cylinders, while 5 minutes later it turns out it only has 5. That's a pretty big mistake if you ask me. But I digress.

The story Dan Brown came up with is breathtakingly involving, the characters are deeply developed and very interesting, and there's no shortage of shockers.

He clearly did a ton of research for this book, and it shows. His theories are just so well presented and arguably indisputable (especially from a non-believer point of view) his book has already become my new Bible.

It will be interesting to see if all the debates currently going on worldwide about Brown's theories and revelations will eventually bring about some much needed change in the way the Church works and above all in the overwhelming power it can still muster whenever it feels threatened or disobeyed.

After reading this book, I'd love to visit all the locales I saw in my mind, Westminster Abbey, Rosslyn Chapel, the Museum of the Louvre and its surroundings among others.

And let's not forget one of the coolest aspects of the book is the wealth of contour information that is not gratuitous and not only adds to the story itself, but is so interesting it makes you long for more and more.

All and all, this book was great. A must read. Absolutely.

Grade: 9.5