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Post by Rikku on Sept 7, 2003 8:22:55 GMT -5
Intro...
I'm Rikku 16 I read Fantasy, young adult, fiction, and uh, well, I'll read other books people suggest! ;D
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Post by MoonyGirl21 on Sept 7, 2003 13:23:10 GMT -5
Ok, well, I had originally intended on suggesting a different book than the one we're doing at school, but after reading more about it on Amazon.com, I really think this would be a good choice for here too. Some reviews to help:
[glow=blue,2,300]Amazon.com With The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown masterfully concocts an intelligent and lucid thriller that marries the gusto of an international murder mystery with a collection of fascinating esoteria culled from 2,000 years of Western history. A murder in the silent after-hour halls of the Louvre museum reveals a sinister plot to uncover a secret that has been protected by a clandestine society since the days of Christ. The victim is a high-ranking agent of this ancient society who, in the moments before his death, manages to leave gruesome clues at the scene that only his granddaughter, noted cryptographer Sophie Neveu, and Robert Langdon, a famed symbologist, can untangle. The duo become both suspects and detectives searching for not only Neveu's father's murderer but also the stunning secret of the ages he was charged to protect. Mere steps ahead of the authorities and the deadly competition, the mystery leads Neveu and Langdon on a breathless flight through France, England, and history itself.
Brown (Angels and Demons) has created a page-turning thriller that also provides an amazing interpretation of Western history. Brown's hero and heroine embark on a lofty and intriguing exploration of some of Western culture's greatest mysteries--from the nature of the Mona Lisa's smile to the secret of the Holy Grail. Though some will quibble with the veracity of Brown's conjectures, therein lies the fun. The Da Vinci Code is an enthralling read that provides rich food for thought. --Jeremy Pugh [/glow]
Ooh, ah! More, you say? Ok!
[glow=blue,2,300]Book Description 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.[/glow]
And guess what . . . customers who bought this book also bought Harry Potter! What a strange coincidence. So, yeah, it looks soooo good, and it has some basis in fact. Like or no?
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Post by Green on Sept 7, 2003 13:53:15 GMT -5
So heres my Intro,
I am Deadly or Viper I am 13 I will read anything but I have trouble starting really thick (more than 1000 pages) Adult books. They intimidate me.
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Post by MoonyGirl21 on Sept 7, 2003 15:24:19 GMT -5
Aha! That's what it's called! Thanks swans, that's been bugging me all night long. So how does The Da Vinci Code sound? And no worries "Deadly or Viper," massive books intimidate me as well. They're strictly school-only type, and we'll have none of that here.
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Post by Rikku on Sept 7, 2003 15:29:34 GMT -5
my mom read The Da Vinci Code. In fact she belongs to a book club and that's the book that she chose! lol. kinda coinsidential huh. um that sounds cool.
but just remind me. are we ctually reading these books in real life? or are just reading like what they're about or something? (i'll stay in the club either way) but I was just curious
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Post by MoonyGirl21 on Sept 7, 2003 16:00:56 GMT -5
Well, the purpose is to really read them, but no matter what book is chosen, it's not mandatory. Either way, just listen to the discussions and join in.
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Post by Rikku on Sept 7, 2003 16:08:54 GMT -5
ok. just asking ;D
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Post by BSam on Sept 7, 2003 16:56:01 GMT -5
ok...today i'm gonna go to the library to see if they have it...i hope they do...i've seen this in the book shop and it looked interesting...
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Post by MoonyGirl21 on Sept 7, 2003 17:41:01 GMT -5
Yay! I guess it's settled then . . . I can't wait to get it. Bargain Books, here I come!
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Post by BSam on Sept 8, 2003 1:39:47 GMT -5
well...i've put it on hold and i'm really hoping it arrives within the week...
i also put the slippery slope on hold...the library has it on order...how word is that?
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Post by Rikku on Sept 8, 2003 17:18:48 GMT -5
we have it somewhere in my house. just have to find it...
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Post by MoonyGirl21 on Sept 8, 2003 21:49:22 GMT -5
i also put the slippery slope on hold...the library has it on order...how word is that? Very WORD!
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Post by negativenine on Sept 8, 2003 22:15:16 GMT -5
Yes, I'm late. May I join, though? I need someone/thing to whip me into reading shape. Guh... intro? I'm Alison, 16 for about 347 more days, and read... whatever seems interesting? *Runs off to request book from library*
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Post by BSam on Sept 9, 2003 2:51:29 GMT -5
i'm not liking my chances of getting it any time soon... i might try a request on the dwarf...
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Post by Green on Sept 9, 2003 14:12:27 GMT -5
I am sorry but it might take me a while to get The Da Vinci Code. I'll try my best. When are we planning to start discussions?
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