05 Dec 05
Originally posted by lucifershammerSorry I'm about a month late on this, but-
To quote the author's own words:
The Da Vinci Code is a novel and therefore a work of fiction. [b]While the book's characters and their actions are obviously not real, the artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals depicted in this novel all exist (for example, Leonardo Da Vinci's paintings, the Gnostic Gospels, Hieros Gamos, etc.). ...[text shortened]... d by fictional characters. *
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* http://www.danbrown.com/novels/davinci_code/faqs.html
I'm glad someone brough that up, L.H.. Dr.S., please note, after the standard legal disclaimer, that's what he has on the inside cover of his book, a copy of which, I am very proud not to own.
If he insists upon that statement, then he is either a real eejit who fell for a ridiculous scam, or a tremendous liar who wished to cash in on the gullibility of the average U.S. Oprah Winfrey Book Club reader or Australian backpacker called Bruce who read this tripe.
05 Dec 05
Originally posted by sjegPride is a deadly sin. Pride in such an accomplishment is worse than cancer.
Sorry I'm about a month late on this, but-
I'm glad someone brough that up, L.H.. Dr.S., please note, after the standard legal disclaimer, that's what he has on the inside cover of his book, a copy of which, I am very proud not to own.
Achieve something.
05 Dec 05
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesYou have a strong grasp of the concept of pride. Every parent who was ever proud their child had "achieved something", as you might say, is currently burning in eternal fire.
Pride is a deadly sin. Pride in such an accomplishment is worse than cancer.
Achieve something.
It is well known that Lucifer fell from heaven precisely because he was proud of himself for not having succumbed to the temptation of reading trashy, sensationalist pseudo-literature.
05 Dec 05
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Originally posted by sjegIt is? I never heard of that. Hopefully my parents are ashamed of having such an ignorant son.
You have a strong grasp of the concept of pride. Every parent who was ever proud their child had "achieved something", as you might say, is currently burning in eternal fire.
It is well known that Lucifer fell from heaven precisely because he was proud of himself for not having succumbed to the temptation of reading trashy, sensationalist pseudo-literature.
05 Dec 05
Originally posted by sasquatch672Perhaps revenge fantasy accounts for its appeal.
Really angry. Revenge fantasy - "one day, all those people who made fun of us are going to get THEIRS!!!". That kind of tripe.
The writing is awful, as if two men who hate reading fiction decided to write some. The characters are wooden, the dialogue is contrived, and the action is forced.