Angels, Demons, DaVinci, and Brown
Several sources (including /film) reported yesterday the release of the next Dan Brown (The DaVinci Code) novel-turned-film. I was excited by this news, less because of the movie and more because of the book.
The Lost Symbol is set to release Sept. 15 in a first edition printing. All I know at this point is that it will be another Robert Langdon adventure rumored to center around Washington, D.C. Even with this small amount of information, I have to tell you, I haven't been this excited about a book release since Dude, Where's My Country by Michael Moore (no joke - it was a phase).
As I mentioned, last week, I'm re-reading Angels and Demons in anticipation of the film. I think that Dan Brown is probably the best author I've ever read. He hooks you in and doesn't let up. I'm sure read for a solid 2 hours non-stop to finish both A&D and DaVinci Code. His other books, Deception Point and Digital Fortress are also good, but not as engaging.
I love a great conspiracy theory. I'm enthralled with Illuminati and Freemason lore (so much so, that I'm sure they are reading this right now and making a note in their records to keep an eye on me - just kidding - maybe not). Couple that with rich history and engaging characters and you've got the makings.
Discussion: Are you a Dan Brown fan? Have you read the books or watched the movie? Do you think Dan Brown is a propagandist for atheism? Are you intrigued by conspiracy theories? Do you think I'm horrible for reading these "heretical" books (at least they aren't vampire romance novels - right)?
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April 21st, 2009 - 10:54
I loved Angels and Demons and the DaVinci Code. Haven’t read his others because they didn’t seem interesting to me. I thought Angels and Demons was better but that may have just been because since I was there for 4 months I still remembered all the places/churches/works of art he was talking about. I don’t think they are heretical or a propaganda for atheism. That’s the same argument people make about the Harry Potter books. I guess I just don’t consider works of fiction to be heretical. Conspiracy Theories are almost always a fun read.
April 21st, 2009 - 14:07
Been awhile since I posted. I really enjoyed DaVinci code, but haven’t picked up Angels and Demons. I saw the movie first so I wasn’t disappointed, cause the book is always better than the movie!! I agree with both of you and don’t think that these works of fiction are heretical.. there’s a reason they are ‘fiction’ I enjoyed Digital Fortress cause it’s a pretty geeky book
Looking forward to seeing A&D and then reading the book.
April 21st, 2009 - 10:58
Somehow, I knew I could expect your response on this one. Glad to hear from you.
I agree about fiction not being heretical. For those that get upset, I always make sure to point out that non-fiction is on the other side of the bookstore.
Angels and Demons, definitely better than DaVinci – and I’ve never been there.
April 21st, 2009 - 15:36
Glad you’re back! Congrats on the job!
Digital Fortress was definitely different than anything I had read. I think that you and I have discussed this before.
I want to hear your take on those comics I loaned you, too.
April 21st, 2009 - 16:38
Yeah I need to pick those back up. They’re on my bookshelf and I keep forgetting I have them… maybe I’ll move them to where I can see them and read them.