The Serpentine Cipher - Dan Brown's next book

Nate the great · 09-15-2009, 11:15 PM

I found the blurb for Dan Brown's next book:

Quote:

When celebrated Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to the William Penn statue on top of City Hall to analyze a mysterious ancient script—drawn on a calling card next to the mangled body of the head docent—he discovers evidence of the unthinkable: the resurgence of the ancient cult of the Lucifori, a secret branch of the Apache tribe that has surfaced from the shadows to carry out its legendary vendetta against its mortal enemy, the Vatican.

Langdon's worst fears are confirmed when a messenger from the Lucifori appears at Citizen's Bank Park to deliver a deadly ultimatum: Deposit $1 billion in the Apache tribe's off-shore bank accounts or the exclusive clothier of the Swiss Guards will be bankrupted. As the city braces for disaster, Langdon joins forces with the firm-thighed and mysterious daughter of the murdered docent in a desperate bid to crack the code that will reveal the cult's secret plan.

Embarking on a frantic hunt, Langdon and his companion follow a 700-year-old trail through Philadelphia's most historic libraries and venerable monuments, pursued by a near-sighted assassin the cult has sent to thwart them. What they discover threatens to expose a conspiracy that goes all the way back to Geronimo and the very founding of the Apache tribe.

Okay, I'm kidding. What I actually found was the Dan Brown Plot Generator on www.Slate.com

Timoleon · 09-15-2009, 11:52 PM

Damn! It actually looked more interesting than his other stuff...

Dr. Drib · 09-16-2009, 06:42 AM

Ick!

Everytime I hear his name, I suddenly develop a rash!

Don

Slite · 09-16-2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

A long-forgotten cipher whose key is somewhere in Washington.
A nefarious cult determined to protect it.
A desperate race to uncover the United States Postal Service's darkest secret.

The Invisible Tomb

When renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to the Library of Congress to analyze a mysterious geometric form—imprinted on a gold ring lying next to the disfigured form of the head docent—he discovers evidence of the unthinkable: the resurgence of the ancient cult of the Quintinistas, a secret branch of the United States Postal Service that has surfaced from the shadows to carry out its legendary vendetta against its mortal enemy, the Vatican.

Langdon's worst fears are confirmed when a messenger from the Quintinistas appears at the Capitol to deliver a macabre ultimatum: Turn over the archbishop, or one cherub will disappear from the Sistine Chapel every day. With only three days to foil their plot, Langdon joins forces with the dewy and mysterious daughter of the murdered docent in a desperate bid to crack the code that will reveal the cult's secret plan.

Embarking on a frantic hunt, Langdon and his companion follow a 900-year-old trail through Washington's most historic libraries and exalted statues, pursued by a rented assassin the cult has sent to thwart them. What they discover threatens to expose a conspiracy that goes all the way back to Benjamin Franklin and the very founding of the United States Postal Service.

Thank you for the linky Nate... even if I did have some reservations before clicking on it, one to many rick'roll

That was one really hilarious thing! But they could have randomized it abit more

Nate the great · 09-16-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slite

Thank you for the linky Nate... even if I did have some reservations before clicking on it, one to many rick'roll

That was one really hilarious thing! But they could have randomized it abit more

No, I don't think they could. He's too formulaic. It would be wrong for the plot generator to be more inventive than the author.

Slite · 09-16-2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

No, I don't think they could. He's too formulaic. It would be wrong for the plot generator to be more inventive than the author.

Didn't think about that...

You are however correct in that statement

dpierron · 09-16-2009, 09:07 AM

Must ... try ... to ... breathe... between .... laughs....

Thanks for the laugh, it was actually out loud

JSWolf · 09-16-2009, 10:17 AM

This thread belongs in the Lounge.

Dr. Drib · 09-16-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

No, I don't think they could. He's too formulaic. It would be wrong for the plot generator to be more inventive than the author.

Nate, that's great! I'm laughing my head off.

Don

P.S.: This is the reason why one can end a sentence with a preposition. Otherwise, it would read this way: "I'm laughing off my head." How can I be laughing on TOP of my head, especially when it's off?

Dr. Drib · 09-16-2009, 11:06 AM

No, don't move it to that other Forum.

Let's talk about Plot Generators and the efficacy of using one to improve overall readability and general interest of texts.

Does anyone think they really work? Does that "author" actually use one? If he did use one, would his "work" be improved?

So: What's the thinking on Plot Generators?

Don

JSWolf · 09-16-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

No, don't move it to that other Forum.

Let's talk about Plot Generators and the efficacy of using one to improve overall readability and general interest of texts.

Does anyone think they really work? Does that "author" actually use one? If he did use one, would his "work" be improved?

So: What's the thinking on Plot Generators?

Don

This thread actually does belong in the Lounge.

BenG · 09-16-2009, 11:26 AM

The Lounge is for "Friendly banter and discussions unrelated to e-books".

ahi · 09-16-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

This thread actually does belong in the Lounge.

What was it like, JSWolf, when you were a moderator?

- Ahi

jaxx6166 · 09-16-2009, 09:44 PM

I'm still not a 100% fanatic of Dan Brown.

His clunky prose still irks the hell out of me (Go read the excerpt) and I want to throw my Kindle half the time.

But, when he is good - he's good. And when he's bad...he's bloody terrible. But, he does do a decent job of keeping the tension up. I've always been a fan of his 2 page chapters that end on sort-of cliffhangers to make you want to turn the next page.

I remember the first time I read Angels and Demons. I was definitely younger, but the frustration of not 'knowing' what happened next made for a crappy end of commute sometimes. But I actually found myself looking forward to the next day's commute, just to see what the hell happened

Daithi · 09-17-2009, 12:00 PM

I'm a little sick of the bash Dan Brown threads, but I have to admit this was pretty funny.

09-16-2009, 11:06 AM	#10
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,737 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	No, don't move it to that other Forum. Let's talk about Plot Generators and the efficacy of using one to improve overall readability and general interest of texts. Does anyone think they really work? Does that "author" actually use one? If he did use one, would his "work" be improved? So: What's the thinking on Plot Generators? Don Last edited by Dr. Drib; 09-16-2009 at 11:10 AM.

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jaxx6166 Wizard Posts: 1,222 Karma: 769316 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eternal summer Device: 350, iPad, PW	I'm still not a 100% fanatic of Dan Brown. His clunky prose still irks the hell out of me (Go read the excerpt) and I want to throw my Kindle half the time. But, when he is good - he's good. And when he's bad...he's bloody terrible. But, he does do a decent job of keeping the tension up. I've always been a fan of his 2 page chapters that end on sort-of cliffhangers to make you want to turn the next page. I remember the first time I read Angels and Demons. I was definitely younger, but the frustration of not 'knowing' what happened next made for a crappy end of commute sometimes. But I actually found myself looking forward to the next day's commute, just to see what the hell happened

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