I loved this book. While some people (*cough*) classify it as a trashy spy novel, I can easily see how it earned its success. Author Dan Brown is a master, incorporating just enough true facts into spun fiction to almost make you believe him. A lot of work clearly went into writing this novel, and all the invented codes, clues and pieces combined with true lore were beautifully crafted into Brown's overall story. While the book is not to be taken too seriously, as it is a work of fiction, it is almost difficult to remember that it is in fact, fiction. I thought that Brown's "un-indictment" of Opus Dei (which is, in fact, a real organization and prelature of the Church) was masterful in unexpectedly committing Leigh Teabing as the actual "teacher". I loved also that Teabing did not suddenly turn on Langdon and Neveu in the cliche style - he was on a self-justified quest for "the truth", and believed it really was time to release the "truth" about the Holy Grail. The only complaint I have about Brown's masterpiece is the revelation that Sophie is a direct descendent of Mary Magdalene and Jesus Christ. To be honest, I saw that coming a mile away when Langdon asked her of her family history after learning her grandfather was the Grand Master of the Priory of Sion.
Overall: A work of art. 10 of 10.
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