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Summary
The Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery thriller novel by Dan Brown. It is Brown's second novel to include the character Robert Langdon: the first was his 2000 novel Angels & Demons. The Da Vinci Code follows "symbologist" Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu after a murder in the Louvre Museum in Paris causes them to become involved in a battle between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei over the possibility of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene having had a child together. ---------- See also: [The Da Vinci Code [1/2]](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL24164822W) [The Da Vinci Code [2/2]](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL24210437W) Contained in: Angels & Demons / The Da Vinci Code
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This novel intricately weaves a narrative filled with historical intrigue, art, and religious symbolism, combining elements of thriller and mystery. It appeals to readers interested in puzzles, conspiracy theories, and the interplay of science and religion, encouraging critical questioning of established narratives.
Themes
- •the conflict between faith and reason
- •historical conspiracy and secrets
- •the impact of art on culture
- •the role of symbols in society
- •the quest for truth and knowledge
Era
contemporary
Reading Level
popular