Carlo_M
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CJ - are you talking about the Da Vinci Code or the other Brown books we've been discussing in the last few posts? I think it's pretty much agreed upon that his first two aren't very good, and he started to find his stride in "Angels and Demons" (I'm halfway through it now).
But I think someone pointed out a lot of the weak points (writing wise) in A&D so he basically re-wrote it as The Da Vinci Code (same lead, different mythologies, similar plot & twists).
If you're going to read on Brown book, read The Da Vinci Code. It's not perfect, but his pacing is better and his action scenes are better.
Do not expect character development, as Brown is clearly not interested in that (and he's not the only popular author that can said of - read: Crichton).
But I think someone pointed out a lot of the weak points (writing wise) in A&D so he basically re-wrote it as The Da Vinci Code (same lead, different mythologies, similar plot & twists).
If you're going to read on Brown book, read The Da Vinci Code. It's not perfect, but his pacing is better and his action scenes are better.
Do not expect character development, as Brown is clearly not interested in that (and he's not the only popular author that can said of - read: Crichton).