The Da Vinci Code

A Novel

By: Dan Brown

Narrated by: Paul Michael

Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER • While in Paris, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is awakened by a phone call in the dead of the night. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, his body covered in baffling symbols.

“Blockbuster perfection.... A gleefully erudite suspense novel.” —The New York Times

“A pulse-quickening, brain-teasing adventure.” —People

As Langdon and gifted French cryptologist Sophie Neveu sort through the bizarre riddles, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci—clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.

Even more startling, the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion—a secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci—and he guarded a breathtaking historical secret. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine puzzle—while avoiding the faceless adversary who shadows their every move—the explosive, ancient truth will be lost forever.

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Critic reviews

"The Da Vinci Code sets the hook-of-all-hooks, and takes off down a road that is as eye-opening as it is page-turning. You simply cannot put this book down. Thriller readers everywhere will soon realize Dan Brown is a master." —VINCE FLYNN, New York Times bestselling author of Separation of Power

"Dan Brown is my new must-read. THE DA VINCI CODE is fascinating and absorbing -- perfect for history buffs, conspiracy nuts, puzzle lovers or anyone who appreciates a great, riveting story. I loved this book." —HARLAN COBEN, New York Times bestselling author of Tell No One

"Brown solidifies his reputation as one of the most skilled thriller writers on the planet with his best book yet, a compelling blend of history and page-turning suspense." (Library Journal)

The Da Vinci Code

I read this book on recommendation of a friend who described it as a "feminist murder mystery." It was his excitement that had me read a mystery something I wouldn't do. This book is a story about what happened to the feminine divine as perpetrated by the heavily masculine Catholic Church. The mystery part was a great platform for the unfolding of art history, symbology, religion, and early matricentric culture; an education I didn't know I was waiting for. I have talked about this book with others and am thrilled to hear the discussions generated from the book. Have at it.

Just plain great

A great listen. You won't be disappointed and you will never look at the last supper picture the same.

Enjoyed it!

I just finished this book for a second time and I still love it. True, the plot has some problems, and the ending is somewhat disappointing, but everything else is fantastic. The background research about the Holy Grail was fascinating, so interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone with the possible exception of very devout individuals.

Intense

1000 times better than the movie--

great book, very entertaining

the book was long, but very easy to follow and entertaining to read. can't wait to hear more from this author.

Well written with an excellent narration

While the premise of the story takes considerable open mindedness to swallow, the plot is well spun with unexpected twists and is fast paced enough to keep the reader wanting to listen to the "next page." I was especially impressed with the narration as it was drew the reader into the story not unlike the radio-shows of old - only thing missing were the soundeffects!

Excellent Book, Excellent Reader, Excellent Value

One of the best of the hundreds of audiobooks i have listened to.

The Da Vinci Code

Spellbinding! Loved the mystical angle of the story and was amazed to find how believeable the story line was, in spite of the mysticism. Many would likely be affronted by the ideas expressed. I just found it wildly entertaining and creative and admit it did challenge some previously held beliefs. A must read for mystery lovers with a mystical bent.

Audible needs to fix the chapter layout

Any additional comments?

The chapters in the narration don't match up with the chapters being shown on the Audible app. Example; you could be listening to chapter 15, but the app is telling you that you're still in chapter too. All the app chapters are extremely long, this makes it difficult to gauge where you really are in the book, and impossible to find certain chapter if you want to go back.

Wonderful story, astonishing performance!

sorry keeps you interested the entirety fine. so many twists!
Paul Michael did an amazing job with so many different accents!! loved it!