Angels & Demons - Page 2

Alex · 09-08-2006, 08:48 AM

So far as I know, nothing in Angels & Demons is presented as true that isn't. Things in The Da Vinci Code are presented as true that aren't.

But we've already had that discussion.

Independent of that, though, I find Dan Brown to be an incredibly inept writer.

Not Afraid · 09-08-2006, 11:31 AM

I thought A&D was better candy than DaVinci. Entertaining and fun but I agree Flippy's observation about the scee near the end. It really ruined it for me.

Kevy Baby · 09-08-2006, 04:41 PM

Yes Alex, that was what happened.

The problem with this element is that it is so farcical that it is very disruptive to the story line. While the book is fiction, it is not a fantasy novel. Putting that element in was like injecting a gnome with magical powers into the middle of a Tom Clancy book.

CoasterMatt · 09-08-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

While the book is fiction, it is not a fantasy novel. Putting that element in was like injecting a gnome with magical powers into the middle of a Tom Clancy book.

Isn't Patriot Games full of leprechauns?

jdramj · 09-08-2006, 05:32 PM

I still enjoyed reading the book, regardless. I would love to visit the places mentioned in the book, and it is fun to ponder such fancilful things as a super secret scientist commune and such, even though there is no shred of truth to them. It is fun to just let my mind wander by getting sucked in a book like that after dealing with 4 kids and their homework and laundry and meals and my job....etc...

09-08-2006, 08:48 AM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	So far as I know, nothing in Angels & Demons is presented as true that isn't. Things in The Da Vinci Code are presented as true that aren't. But we've already had that discussion. Independent of that, though, I find Dan Brown to be an incredibly inept writer.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I thought A&D was better candy than DaVinci. Entertaining and fun but I agree Flippy's observation about the scee near the end. It really ruined it for me.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Yes Alex, that was what happened. The problem with this element is that it is so farcical that it is very disruptive to the story line. While the book is fiction, it is not a fantasy novel. Putting that element in was like injecting a gnome with magical powers into the middle of a Tom Clancy book. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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jdramj Trying to sleep Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 201	I still enjoyed reading the book, regardless. I would love to visit the places mentioned in the book, and it is fun to ponder such fancilful things as a super secret scientist commune and such, even though there is no shred of truth to them. It is fun to just let my mind wander by getting sucked in a book like that after dealing with 4 kids and their homework and laundry and meals and my job....etc...
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