The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown: Book Review

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Robert Langdon is an American symbologist on a trip to Paris to discuss a manuscript with the Louvre operator Jacques Sauniere. However, the night before they are to meet, Sauniere is found dead on the floor of the Louvre along with the message “Find Robert Langdon.” Thinking Robert to be the murderer, the police attempt to arrest and try him, but with the help of Jacques’ granddaughter Sophie he escapes. Now he and Sophie must decipher the puzzles found with Jacques‘ message to prove Robert’s innocence and find the real murderer. This compelling novel contains a plethora of exciting twists and turns, leading the reader down many totally unexpected and astonishing paths. This exciting book combines effectively the elements of mystery and adventure to create a very enjoyable book.

Reviewed by 17 year-old boy reviewer