Name: Da Vinci Code
Rating: 3.776153846153846 (1625 reviews)
ISBN: 9781407400259

Dan Brown

Jeff Harding

Da Vinci Code

canteli 

Macy HB

Caroline 

“Not only does the face of Mona Lisa look androgynous, but her name is an anagram of the divine union of male and female.”

stephie

Jesus was the original feminist. He intended for the future of His Church to be in the hands of Mary Magdalene. 

history is always written by the winners. 

The Da Vinci Code has intrigued and thrilled millions of readers around the world. Now all the artwork, symbols, architecture, and historic locations—over 160 images—are beautifully compiled in this full-color collector's edition.

A mind-bending code hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci. A desperate race through the cathedrals and castles of Europe. An astonishing truth concealed for centuries… unveiled at last. 

While in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, a baffling cipher found near the body. As Langdon and a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci–clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter. 

The stakes are raised when Langdon uncovers a startling link: the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion—an actual secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, among others. Langdon suspects they are on the hunt for a breathtaking historical secret, one that has proven through the centuries to be as enlightening as it is dangerous. In a frantic race through Paris, and beyond, Langdon and Neveu find themselves matching wits with a faceless powerbroker who appears to anticipate their every move. Unless they can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle, the Priory's secret—and an explosive ancient truth—will be lost forever.

Instantly catapulted to the top of the bestseller lists around the world, The Da Vinci Code is simultaneously lightning-paced, intelligent, and intricately layered with remarkable research and detail. From secrets embedded in the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, to the symbols of ancient Egypt, to the architecture of landmarks such as the Louvre, Westminster Abbey, Rosslyn Chapel, and more, this fully illustrated collector's edition delivers the complete reading experience of Dan Brown's riveting novel—from the opening pages to the unpredictable and stunning conclusion. 
(front flap)

The Da Vinci Code

Sinny

At the beginning I really liked the plot how it was developing and that kept me reading non-stop, at the second half of the book the enigmas and how the characters were solving the problems begun a little monotonous and by the end of the book I didn't liked the denouement. It was ok, but meh.

Harvard professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in Paris: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the museum. Alongside the body, police have found a series of baffling codes. As Langdon and a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, begin to sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to find a trail that leads to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci - and suggests the answer to a mystery that stretches deep into the vaults of history.

Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine code and quickly assemble the pieces of the puzzle, a stunning historical truth will be lost forever...
(back cover)

A Novel

Jennifer

I’m not religious so the breakthroughs didn’t amaze me like others. I thought they were interesting but not astonishing. I learned some cool biblical and historical stories. Disappointing and unfulfilling ending. The movie was terrible. 

Michelle Dsouza

A great read, but not totally my vibe. The Da Vinci Code is a fast-paced thriller that follows Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon as he gets pulled into a high-stakes mystery involving secret societies, hidden codes, art history, and a murder that kicks off a massive chase across Paris and beyond. It’s basically one long puzzle, with clues tucked into paintings, symbols, and historical references, and it’s built to keep you turning pages. And it worked. This book is ridiculously readable. The chapters are short, the momentum is constant, and Dan Brown really knows how to end scenes in a way that makes you say “fine, one more.” If you like conspiracies, riddles, and stories that mix history with suspense, it’s genuinely fun. That said, even though I can totally see why it’s a phenomenon, it wasn’t fully for me. The style feels more like a blockbuster movie than a deeply emotional or character-driven novel, and I tend to connect more with books that live in the characters’ inner worlds. Still, as a plot-driven thriller, it delivers exactly what it promises.

Nadine MacDonald

10/10 book, always giving three more cliffhangers before relieving the first. Jina and my step mum both told me this was a great book years ago and I only just read it now but was worth the wait

Sindhujaw

I never knew a book would make me feel anxious, unravel the twists at midnight, end on a cliffhanger and disturb my sleep, until I read Dan Brown's Angels and Demons.⠀ ⠀ After finishing it, l can't resist myself giving it another read. It's the only book that I reread more than four times.⠀ ⠀ The Da Vinci code is the second book of Dan Brown with the main character Robert Langdon, a symbologist. This book starts with a murder of curator of the Louvre museum in Paris, Jacques Saunière, whom Robert was supposed to meet. ⠀ ⠀ The police summons Robert to help them decipher the last message of the curator. This follows the quest of a keystone, an ancient symbol that's lost in time.⠀ ⠀ This novel explores the religious history with the possibility of bloodline of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. Though it sold 80 million copies and was popular throughout the world, it was accused of inaccurate description of European art and history. It also received negative reviews from the Christian communities.⠀ ⠀ Apart from all these controversies, I like the writing style, characterization, usage of historical and mythological references and the flow of the story.⠀

Kod da Vinchi

I am always in fond of history, but mostly on my country (the Philippines) that is known for its richness in culture. I have known Leonardo Da Vinci and how good he is as a painter but not on his other journals. To decide on reading this books came from a challenge: to test my patience in this long pages and for new ideas to learn to. 

From the first page, I was interested on why it happened in the first place. Every chapter opens a new thought that made me read for another chapter more. What I loved about this is that it's more than on the history; it explores arts, symbols, paintings, etc. What always amaze me is the power of clever people to do anagram. It's one of the things I wanted to master. It looks into meanings and secret messages. Another thing that drove me to read this further is the secret societies and beliefs along with this and how these may be true or not up to this day. 

Furthermore, I was more surprised on how this writing is so good that Dan Brown probably put all his creative ideas in this book that leads to this great book. For films, they call it absolute cinema. For books, I'll call this as absolute bookish experience.

Now, I want to visit Louvre Museum! And learn French 🤭

I am always in fond of history, but mostly on my country (the Philippines) that is known for its richness in culture. I have known Leonardo Da Vinci and how good he is as a painter but not on his other journals. To decide on reading this books came from a challenge: to test my patience in this long pages and for new ideas to learn to. 

From the first page, I was interested on why it happened in the first place. Every chapter opens a new thought that made me read for another chapter more. What I loved about this is that it's more than on the history; it explores arts, symbols, paintings, etc. What always amaze me is the power of clever people to do anagram. It's one of the things I wanted to master. It looks into meanings and secret messages. Another thing that drove me to read this further is the secret societies and beliefs along with this and how these may be true or not up to this day. 

Furthermore, I was more surprised on how this writing is so good that Dan Brown probably put all his creative ideas in this book that leads to this great book. For films, they call it absolute cinema. For books, I'll call this as absolute bookish experience.

Now, I want to visit Louvre Museum! And learn French 🤭

*INCLUDES AN EXTRACT FROM ORIGIN,THE NEW THRILLER BY DAN BROWN: OUT NOW* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harvard professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in Paris: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the museum. Alongside the body, police have found a series of baffling codes. As Langdon and a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, begin to sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to find a trail that leads to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci - and suggests the answer to a mystery that stretches deep into the vault of history. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine code and quickly assemble the pieces of the puzzle, a stunning historical truth will be lost forever...

(Robert Langdon Book 2)

The book equivalent of a cold, sugary soft drink. It can be refreshing sometimes.

Irina

While in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum. Near the body, police have found a baffling cipher. While working to solve the enigmatic riddle, Langdon is stunned to discover it leads to a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci -- clues visible for all to see -- yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.

Langdon joins forces with a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, and learns the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion -- an actual secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, among others.

In a breathless race through Paris, London, and beyond, Langdon and Neveu match wits with a faceless powerbroker who seems to anticipate their every move. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle in time, the Priory's ancient secret -- and an explosive historical truth -- will be lost forever.

THE DA VINCI CODE heralds the arrival of a new breed of lightning-paced, intelligent thriller…utterly unpredictable right up to its stunning conclusion.
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I fear me and my mom are now going to read the whole series. Why do they always use Robert Langdons government name. Learned hella about religion and art and the grail

Angeleeka

pran4v

A mystery layered with art, symbols, and secret societies. Gripping from the first page, pure page-turner energy.

Tanishq Khandelwal

no se los puedo contar, tienen que vivirlo

The DaVinci Code

Kept me on my toes throughout AND I learned so many interesting tidbits about the history of Christianity, Leonardo da Vinci, etc. 

Alicia Evans

It took me so long to read that the reveal of the true mastermind was quite a surprise to me, but otherwise I found this a rather boring and simultaneously thrilling book. Quite the oxymoron.

Bethany

The stakes are raised when Langdon uncovers a startling link. The late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion - an actual secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, among others. Langdon suspects they are on the hunt for a breathtaking historical secret, one that has proven through the centuries to be as enlightening as it is dangerous. In a frantic race through Paris, and beyond, Langdon and Neveu find themselves matching wits with a faceless powerbroker who appears to anticipate their every move. Unless they can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle, the Priory's secret - and an explosive ancient truth - will be lost forever.

Monicap

Rebeca Keren Nuñez

Desearía que las películas hubieran salido en orden, eso es lo primero que pienso después de terminar este libro. Continua el estilo del anterior y al ubicarse de forma diferente en lo temporal, hay cosas que toman otro cariz, otro sentido. Interesantes escenarios y mezcla de verdad con ficción. Como siempre digo y dije de la película, no hay que perder de vista que es una novela. Me siento atraída a los intelectuales, pero aun así un poco exagerados los encantos del amigo Robert. Aunque es posible que mi mirada este condicionada a que en las películas, es interpretado por Tom Hanks.

Sarah Sammis

There are very few surprises in the Da Vinci Code to anyone who has read enough thrillers and knows a bit of art history and yet it is a thoroughly enjoyable, albeit, equally silly book. If only Langdon would learn to sit down, shut up and have a good think, he could have saved himself a lot of time and energy. Each and every clue has an easy answer and a complicated one. Most of the book's weight comes from always having to do things the hard way.

To future readers, pay attention to what Landgon babbles about and how scenes are described and you too can solve the mystery in about 150 pages and then wait another 450 for the main characters to play catch up with you. :)

this book chose a controversial topic as the central theme, so it was an exciting read. each page has enough suspense that helped me to finish the book. how dan brown depicted the female characters was what stopped me to rate this book higher, since it was quite contradictory with the message he tried to convey. 

El código Da Vinci

Vicky  Nuñez 

Tengo una confesión: Nunca me gustó el código Da Vinci, ha decir verdad no he visto ni la película, pero al verme frente una copia de este gran Bestseller he decidido que nunca es demasiado tarde y a pesar de dos películas y otros dos libros he decidido leerlo, y ¿saben qué? Me encantó.

Robert Lagdon descrito como Harrison Ford en traje de tweed es un historiador estrella en el mundo y gracias a una muerte se encuentra atrapado por misterios y códigos en la búsqueda del Grial Sagrado. Lleno de referencias de la Iglesia Católica, El Código Da Vinci es una verdadera obra que te deja indagando hasta el último segundo y realmente merece toda la celebridad que ha recibido.

Así que les recomiendo a todos que lean este libro lo más pronto posible!

Isabella 

it's a fiction book that feels so real?? all the historical explanation made it feel real. it brings up a lot of questions about the church. it deals with controversial topics which makes it very intriguing. a bit boring at times, but overall, i enjoyed it!

Fun, addicting and fast paced, but the plot is so corny and little predictable at the end 

Emily Akerman

lightning paced, exciting, and mysterious, dan brown's the davinci code was a thrilling read! it enhanced my appreciation for the utter master that is leonardo davinci, religion + history, and puzzles, all with a suspenseful murder mystery backdrop! i had other plans yesterday when i finished it but ended up spending the WHOLE day reading this page turner because i couldn't put it down! some parts of the storyline (plot twists) were predictable but other components were utterly surprising making you compelled to finish. this book is one i would want to read before going to paris, as it was beautifully described, and if there's one thing that it struck me with is that "history is written by the victors."

Ashna Nirula

Wawa

Il codice Da Vinci

Virginia L

Datemi della pazza, ma penso che questo tipo di libri debba esistere. Per iniziare, per aprire l'appetito-lettura. 
Purchè si riesca a liberarsene.

everyone has their cup of tea, and this is mine. i love the way layers upon layers of actual art, architecture, and history were woven into his works (yes, i am aware that all these are all very factual) and despite, his books basically being bible/history fanfic with a symbology professor oc, i really do enjoy seeing the layers and clues unravel as the story goes on. the way i was so gagged upon the revelations in this book, had me googling every single reference mentioned. 

Da Vinci Code

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