The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown is a best selling novel is rooted in the mythology and symbology of the Holy Grail and the Catholic Church.
The story begins with the murder of the Grand Master of a covert society and unfolds as the main character, Robert Langdon, an American college professor, and the granddaughter of the murdered man, Sophie Neveu, begin to find clues that will lead them to the location of the Holy Grail.
It firmly establishes the premise that the Holy Grail is not just an idea—it is the remains of a person, along with ancient documents proving who the person was. It elaborates on why the Grail has been the topic of speculation, quests, and even wars.
Whether or not you believe in the myths and legends of the Grail or the political oppression as represented in this fictional book, it is an intriguing and suspenseful race through Paris and London to the final discovery of Sophie’s supposedly dead family and her reunion with her grandmother and younger brother.
The book also has dramatic descriptions of landmarks within Paris and London.
This book and it’s author have been in the news since it’s release because of the basis for the plot—regarding the oppression of women and the Catholic Church’s supposed rewriting of history (and with it, the writing of Church doctrine). Also, the portrayal of secret societies and ancient religions has stirred up interest and anger of religious groups around the globe. This has generated a lot of publicity and may have helped place the book on the best seller listings.
The story begins with the murder of the Grand Master of a covert society and unfolds as the main character, Robert Langdon, an American college professor, and the granddaughter of the murdered man, Sophie Neveu, begin to find clues that will lead them to the location of the Holy Grail.
It firmly establishes the premise that the Holy Grail is not just an idea—it is the remains of a person, along with ancient documents proving who the person was. It elaborates on why the Grail has been the topic of speculation, quests, and even wars.
Whether or not you believe in the myths and legends of the Grail or the political oppression as represented in this fictional book, it is an intriguing and suspenseful race through Paris and London to the final discovery of Sophie’s supposedly dead family and her reunion with her grandmother and younger brother.
The book also has dramatic descriptions of landmarks within Paris and London.
This book and it’s author have been in the news since it’s release because of the basis for the plot—regarding the oppression of women and the Catholic Church’s supposed rewriting of history (and with it, the writing of Church doctrine). Also, the portrayal of secret societies and ancient religions has stirred up interest and anger of religious groups around the globe. This has generated a lot of publicity and may have helped place the book on the best seller listings.
The Da Vinci Code
by
Dan Brown
Anchor Books
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