Book Discussion

ISN

Dan Brown leaves a lot to be desired

Dan Brown leaves a lot to be despised

I don't want to contribute to a book club reading on fukkin Dan Brown.....what a moron.....but I realise this might reach greater heights yet....so count me in for future book club recommendations.....all being well

Nothingbetter

Out of curiosity, what makes Dan Brown a moron? What about his writing don't you like?

Ms. Haiku

Nothingbetter wrote:

Out of curiosity, what makes Dan Brown a moron? What about his writing don't you like?

I wouldn't call him a moron, just that his style of writing is fitted for mass market paperback- a read for the holiday. The characters are not developed, the action is very quick like a bunch of staccato notes, death here and there without any emotional attachment needed by the reader, and the most interesting part is the beginning. A forced attraction between the main characters which just seems an afterthought.

FinsburyParkCarrots

Intelligent discussion, regarding whether or not a popular/populist author deserves consideration as a "literary" writer, would interest me.

ISN

Intelligent discussion, regarding whether or not a popular/populist author deserves consideration as a "literary" writer, would interest me.

I could do with some intelligent discussion on any subject

Ms. Haiku

FinsburyParkCarrots wrote:

Intelligent discussion, regarding whether or not a popular/populist author deserves consideration as a "literary" writer, would interest me.

Dan Brown is not a "literary" writer. I think this just after reading the one book. My opinion is based on mostly what I wrote earlier about how, "Da Vinci Code" is mass market paperback. Earlier, it has been noted by EvilToasterElf that this book is mostly catholic bashing. Could a book that offers an alternative to the status quo of a religion or a political view or a medical view be considered anything but condemnation of the status quo? Is it possible to offers solutions to any questioned alliances within the hierarchy of a status-quo-centric group of people without condemning all of the staff of that hierarchy? In other words does this book bash all of catholicsm or just real or fictional people who had the power to hide secrets to further their careers or increase their power. This question can be applied to any system that contains a hierarchy I think, do you? Well, I'm in Canada now so I may not respond to this for a while. Cheers!

Blanche

I don't come around this way much. In fact, this is perhaps my first foray into the Poetry, Prose, Music & Art waters.
However, if you've got a good book discussion going on and I've read the work in question, I'd like a small spot in the corner, please.

I haven't read the Da Vinci Code. There's something about mainstream popular books that turn me off. Perhaps because they stink.
I tried reading some of those "blockbusters" (John Grisham, Michael Crichton, etc) and found more interesting info regarding the typeface than the story itself. Getting a tooth pulled out is less tortuous than reading one of those authors.

ISN

okay, it's the 26th - you wanted a bump.....

Ms. Haiku

First Question:

1. As a symbologist, Robert Langdon has a wealth of academic knowledge that helps him view the world in a unique way. Now that you've read The Da Vinci Code, are there any aspects of life/history/faith that you are seeing in a different light?

Bibliobella - In different mass market media (books, movies) I have seen hints of a relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene or that Jesus' blood line still survives. I had never even viewed Jesus in that way. I can't say my belief system has been totally changed, but I can be open to the possibility that it could have happened.

What is your answer to the first question?

On a side note - considering the upgrades happening today, this discussion may need to be tabled until tomorrow. We can do the best we can, though.