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 wasnt 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 didnt 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.
Its well worth a trip to the library or bookstore !
You don't need a grouper experts to tell you that the writer is quite eel.
Oh, to be a mouse cord...
"The Cod That Surpasses All Understanding"?
Bump for later...
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Mona Cod!
An Elizabethan pecker picker upper!
Veni, Vidi, Vinchi. I came, I saw, I smelled smoked salmon.
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