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Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều Tác Giả
A thriller devoid of pacing or exciting language. A mystery devoid of clues, foreshadowing, or facts. A tell-all of half-truths based upon a forged document written by a schizophrenic conman. A character-driven modern novel devoid of character. The second draft of Angels and Demons. Page-turning action thanks to the literary equivalent of pulling out at the moment of orgasm. A spiritual awakening built on new-age conspiracy theory. This book is many things, and none of them good, new, or interesting. However, it is an excellent litmus test for idealistic delusion. Upon the first reading, I must admit I found it a bit interesting, but then I turned the final page, and there was no bibliography. No explanation of how the author became familiar with all the concepts he claimed to 'faithfully portray'. He wrote this book and pretended it was a history book, and then refused to support it in any way. And any history you can't check up on is a bad one. He's no better than James Frey. In fact, he may be worse, since I know people who base their religious beliefs on this book, whereas Frey's only crime was wishing he was Scarface. And really, what macho thirtysomething male doesn't? Brown had good reasons for hiding his sources: they were forged by con-man Pierre Plantard and snuck into the Bibliotheque National in Paris back in the seventies. And it's not like Plantard got away with it, either--the whole 'Priory of Sion' thing was debunked thirty years before this book was even written. The artistic 'iconography' that figures heavily into the mystery is also completely made-up, and was declared ludicrous by an art history professor of my acquaintance. There are a lot of well-known symbols and allusions in classic art, but none of them resemble Brown's claims. The whole hinge on which the plot turns--the notion that an inverted triangle is automatically symbolic of women--makes about as much sense as declaring that the use of the swastika by 3rd century, BC Buddhists was proof that they were fascists. The rest of Brown's book is filled with the sort of cliched religious conspiracies you get from your first year as a theology student. Not only that, but these conspiracies were already explored by better writers in 'Foucault's Pendulum' and the 'Illuminatus! Trilogy'. Well, I've already done more legitimate historical research on this review than Brown did in his whole book, so I guess I'll call it a day.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Triệu Kiền Kiền
A very simple book with a great message.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
I think I cried. Can't remember. Reminded me too much of Klosterman in places, but otherwise was a decent read. Found the musical history aspect of it more interesting than the love story, but that's probably my fault, not the book's.
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This book was a bit darker than I thought it would be. A fun read for children aged 8-10.
Yes! This book is for anyone interested in human rights and social justice. I hope it enrages and inspires you as it did me. Paul Farmer is right on!
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Hayashi Akiko
I was really not very impressed with this book. I know that it was written for reluctant teen readers, but I think that Patrick Jones needs to give this audience more credit. The book was not engaging, the characters were unbelievable, and the plot was predictable. I have a feeling that his non-fiction might be much better than his fiction.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Phùng Mộng Long
A sweet story, but nothing particularly special. I can't wait to see the newly illustrated version!
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Joe Ruelle
This book is cute and silly. Full of interesting facts . . .but cleverly written. I have my friend lis to thank for this find, as she left it in my car after the beach. Perfect to pick up and put back down, b/c it is very short segments.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Henryk Sienkiewicz
Loved it. Mu favorite of the series!!!
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Hòang Văn Quang
I am not finished read this book yet. I bought it last month.
Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.