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"The Da Vinci Cod" -by Don Brine- Book Review
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Posted on 05/08/2006 9:18:23 AM PDT by genefromjersey
The Da Vinci Cod – by Don Brine – (Book Review)
Don Brine ( Adam Roberts) is a Professor of 19th Century Literature at London University , and author of The Da Vinci Cod : billed as a “Fishy Parody” – NOT the #1 New York Times Bestseller."
On the back cover of the book there is a prominently displayed “Fishclaimer” : “ This book has not been authorized or endorsed by Dan Brown or his publishers,but it is much,much funnier.”
Here is a short quote: “But then it turned out that the Cunning Theory was Not So Cunning After All because it wasn’t true.Not even remotely.Not even a tiny bit likely.Which is where this book comes in.
Because it turns out that although Leonardo Da Vinci didn’t know anything at all about a holy bloodline extending to the present day,he knew a very great deal indeed about what cod really are,and that sinister knowledge is only now coming to light…”
In case there is any doubt , this book might be described as the perfect antidote to “The Da Vinci Code”.
The author uses (sometimes heavy-handed) humor that does more harm to “The Da Vinci Code” than all the Vatican protests or angry articles on Media religion pages could ever hope to accomplish.
It’s well worth a trip to the library or bookstore !
TOPICS: Books/Literature
KEYWORDS: 1000postthread; davincicode; pungoldmine; religion; review; satiricantidote
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To: genefromjersey
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:19:33 AM PDT
by
SlowBoat407
(A living insult to Islam since 1959.)
To: genefromjersey
The Wierd Al Yankovich of prose.
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:19:39 AM PDT
by
Still Thinking
(Disregard the law of unintended consequences at your own risk.)
To: genefromjersey
The Da Vinci Cod?
They're really taking this thing to far!
To: genefromjersey
I find it suspicious that cod had a different meaning in the Middle Ages.........
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:21:12 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(In warfare there are no constant conditions. --- The Art of War by SunTzu)
To: genefromjersey
it almost sounds like the style of "hitchhikers guide". I was waiting for the Cod to have something about blaming humans for all tthe dolphins.
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:22:18 AM PDT
by
camle
(Keep your mind open and somebody will fill if full of something for you.)
To: genefromjersey
To: TightyRighty
Don't worry, it's in the bag!........
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:22:42 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(In warfare there are no constant conditions. --- The Art of War by SunTzu)
To: SlowBoat407
It's interesting that there was an overurchin theme that allowed a writer to take on such a crappie story. Or did he just do it for the halibut?
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:23:08 AM PDT
by
SlowBoat407
(A living insult to Islam since 1959.)
To: genefromjersey; mikrofon; Charles Henrickson
The face of Cod.
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:23:42 AM PDT
by
martin_fierro
(Plaice be with you.)
To: Red Badger
I find it suspicious that cod had a different meaning in the Middle Ages.........
Perhaps a romance novel?
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:24:34 AM PDT
by
Das Outsider
(The Da Vinci Code is to the Church what Farenheit 9/11 is to the Bush presidency.)
To: Das Outsider
Uh,........maybe............
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:25:33 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(In warfare there are no constant conditions. --- The Art of War by SunTzu)
To: genefromjersey
Hollywood - "Oh great decider of Truth!"
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:25:49 AM PDT
by
frogjerk
(LIBERALISM: The perpetual insulting of common sense.)
To: Still Thinking
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:26:02 AM PDT
by
durasell
(!)
To: genefromjersey
I'm going to wait till the 'Davinci Halibut' comes out.
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:26:08 AM PDT
by
GaltMeister
(“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”)
To: genefromjersey
COD'S BODKINS!
To: martin_fierro
Javohl! Nice set of pectoral fins ...
To: SlowBoat407
It's interesting that there was an overurchin theme that allowed a writer to take on such a crappie story. Or did he just do it for the halibut?
What a finny suggestion! Walleye think so, at least. It doesn't take a brain sturgeon to realize that there's so much humorous material available--but I won't carp on the point.
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:30:53 AM PDT
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Das Outsider
(The Da Vinci Code is to the Church what Farenheit 9/11 is to the Bush presidency.)
To: martin_fierro
I think that mouse is looking for the kitty.
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:31:15 AM PDT
by
P8riot
(Stupid is forever, ignorance can be fixed.)
To: GaltMeister
I'm going to wait till the 'Davinci Halibut' comes out.
What about a parody of Michael Moore using the fish theme? You know, the story of President Bass and his ties to Halibuton, exposed by one brave, unshaven, camera toting fish named Mackerel Moore.
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posted on
05/08/2006 9:34:07 AM PDT
by
Das Outsider
(The Da Vinci Code is to the Church what Farenheit 9/11 is to the Bush presidency.)
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