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Originally Posted by frui
Yes, ahi. I got your point. So I guess Da Vinci Code must be more a international best seller than a domestic one.
Now to put aside "historical facts", I still think Dan Brown has very strong (I should say the strongest) talent to tell a story: the twist and turns, the supprise, the cliff hangers. Other writers use these techniques, too, but none can handle them in such an intelligent (now we have that word, again!) and fresh way as Dan. That's why I am seeking writers who are as competent as Dan in this aspect.
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I will agree with you that he is an entertaining writer. But that is as much as I can agree with. What bothers me so much is that he wrote a book that was fiction, but when it was taken as gospel truth, he never denied it. It confused a lot of people.
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Originally Posted by SHOECHICK
hangs head in shame...plans on buying new Dan Brown when it comes out.... 
Good for you! Don't be ashamed -- luckily, no one on the bus can see what you are reading on your liseuse! 
As for can't put down authors, I've always loved Ken Follet even before pillars and love Daniel Silva. Clive Cussler and James Patterson drive me nuts although both can tell a decent tale. |
I LOVE Follet also, but his stuff is brainier, not necessarily easily understood by the general masses. He is a writer for writers, in my opinion, by demonstrating how to tell a good story.
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Originally Posted by mrmikel
Author of Counterfeit Traitor a very riveting movie and if an online review I read is to be believed, the book is even better.
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THANKS! I've never heard of it, and am today looking to reload my TBR list. Is it available in ePub?