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corinthian · 08-17-2009, 04:16 PM

I think it's just that Dan Brown is such an easy and visible target. If he were less, and his books were less well-known but equally well-liked by his fans, there'd be a lot less vitriol from his detractors. Only part of it is due to his quality as a writer. Another part is the group that stands to one side, shaking their heads in disbelief, asking themselves 'why do people read this?' or 'how does a book like this this move over eighty million copies?'

I finished two of Dan Brown's novels, and at least enjoyed their ambition and pace. I've read a lot worse. For example I found a paperback of 'The Pelican Brief' on the train last year and was furious with myself for finishing it.

I taught at an Opus Dei school in the wake of 'the Da Vinci Code' and the way it got the church's hackles up reminded me of the aftermath of Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses'. So I did at least find it a stimulating time, for which I thank Mr Brown.

There's plenty more to come. From Wikipedia: 'Brown has stated that he has ideas for about 12 future books featuring Robert Langdon', and it looks like his next book is going to be a hatchet job on the freemasons. Probably with ninjas.

08-17-2009, 04:16 PM	#55
corinthian Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Malaga, Spain Device: Kobo Libra H20	I think it's just that Dan Brown is such an easy and visible target. If he were less, and his books were less well-known but equally well-liked by his fans, there'd be a lot less vitriol from his detractors. Only part of it is due to his quality as a writer. Another part is the group that stands to one side, shaking their heads in disbelief, asking themselves 'why do people read this?' or 'how does a book like this this move over eighty million copies?' I finished two of Dan Brown's novels, and at least enjoyed their ambition and pace. I've read a lot worse. For example I found a paperback of 'The Pelican Brief' on the train last year and was furious with myself for finishing it. I taught at an Opus Dei school in the wake of 'the Da Vinci Code' and the way it got the church's hackles up reminded me of the aftermath of Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses'. So I did at least find it a stimulating time, for which I thank Mr Brown. There's plenty more to come. From Wikipedia: 'Brown has stated that he has ideas for about 12 future books featuring Robert Langdon', and it looks like his next book is going to be a hatchet job on the freemasons. Probably with ninjas.