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I recently finished The Da Vinci Code. I'm not sure what I'll pick up next.
So what did you think? I'll refrain from voicing my opinion until I hear yours!

Have either of you read Angels & Demons by Dan Brown? I liked the Da Vinci Code, so I'm wondering if A&D is a good read...
I haven't read "Angels and Demons."
I've read Angels & Demons although I've never read DaVinci Code. I think you both would like A&D. Stay away from Deception Point however.
Have heard A&D is actually better than Da Vinci code, which I liked quite a bit.
Sorry for the delayed response. I missed this entire conversation.
I haven't read Angels & Demons. Liked the Da Vinci Code. Not being well versed regarding some of the religious aspects, I liked the simplistic writing tone used to explain what are, no doubt, detailed and complex rituals and documents. It was a quick and entertaining read, if not a little far fetched at times; but really, that's the way I felt it was suppose to be.
Okay, I like what you said. I waited ages to read this book because I thought "mass market book that appeals to majority of Americans = crap."
Similar to John Grisham books-- entertaining beach reading, but that's about it.
You're right, the book is written in a simplistic style about a very complex iidea. There are actually several books written about the Priory of Sion, most notably "Holy Blood, Holy Grail," which I believe Mr. Brown borrows heavily from.
Overall, I thought the story was good, but hated the writer's style. It could have been better.