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Originally posted by StarrmanI can't agree with that.
If the Vatican is scared of the Da Vinci Code, they got serious problems which banning books won't help sort out. Besides, everyone knows that anything Dan Brown puts his name to doesn't actually fall under the classification of [b]'bo ...[text shortened]... f it's pertinence. Mr Brown, may I offer you a virtual slap.[/b]
There is no doubt that the Da Vinci Code is a 'book'.
I don't think Dan Brown ever said that the Da Vinci Code was based on fact (if he has, I haven't seen it), and as a work of fiction it was a terrific read, alluding to enough real things to make it very believable. I found it to be completely compelling and unputdownable. As for the book only selling on shock value, I believe that word of mouth helped immensely with this book. A number of my friends rec'd it to me, I in turn rec'd it to a number of other friends. None of them had a bad word to say about Brown's excellent work of fiction, Da Vince Code.
Next, you'll be telling me you don't like the movie, Hero. 😉😛
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Originally posted by RagnorakYou are right he has never said it is based on truth, he has just perpetuated the rumour that it is. He based it on research, the source of which has been openly falsified and he made no attempt whatsoever to make this known. He went from unknown to 3 book best-seller overnight and it is all down to the 'shock value' of Da Vinci. I found the language average, the plot tepid and if it had not had the veiled conspiracy theory within, it would have been about as unremarkable a book as you'd find on the shelves of George Bush or some other equally insipid illiterate. Dan Brown is a perfect example of someone who makes up for a lack of literary talent with a good editor and a provoking plot idea. He is all production and no originality or depth. A bit like the literary Britney Spears, but less enticing in a catsuit. 😛
I can't agree with that.
There is no doubt that the Da Vinci Code is a [b]'book'.
I don't think Dan Brown ever said that the Da Vinci Code was based on fact (if he has, I haven't seen it), and as a work of fiction it was a terrific read, alluding to enough real things to make it very believable. I found it to be completely compelling and unp ...[text shortened]... on[/b], Da Vince Code.
Next, you'll be telling me you don't like the movie, Hero. 😉😛
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Originally posted by StarrmanI think it's time for a group hug! Everyone! Get him!
See what you did now, you made me all angry and stuff. I just ranted at someone else and spilt coffee on my keyboard. I have to go apologise for spluttering it all over her blouse. Shame on you D, shame, shame, shame 🙁
*huggles*
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Originally posted by NyxieHere in Colorado, in response to the Columbine shootings, a ban on all trench coats was put into effect. Which is telling me that anyone who wears a trench coat is carrying a gun, and plans on shooting people. Real intelligent on the part of our legislature. Welcome to the land of feel good legislation.
In america some states and areas have passed bans on saggy clothes, like skate punks wear. That's pretty silly.
Also, I read a news story the other day of a group of parents trying to get a childrens book named "King and King" off of the library shelves. Welcome to the land of not offending anyone.
If anyone has read "The Giver" you may be able to imagine why people would want it banned from school libraries. If you can figure it out, please tell me. It's a work of fiction, just like "The Da Vinci Code." Welcome to the land where you have free speech, just as long as you don't say anything that someone else doesn't like.
Ok, rant over...I'm gonna go have myself a nice bowl of ice cream.
-Fatty