People Should Stop Complaining

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 2006)

Far too many people are feeling insulted by this book/movie. I am a Roman Catholic, but am not in the least bit offended by The Da Vinci Code. I thought it was a thrilling book (one that I have read three times), and an excellent movie (which I will see numerous times). A lot of people are saying that the book portrays its plot as fact. This is not true. If people would only open their eyes and look on the spine of the book, they would see the word "FICTION" clearly printed on it. I think Dan Brown explains it best: "The Da Vinci Code is a novel and therefore a work of fiction. While the book's characters and their actions are obviously not real, the artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals depicted in this novel all exist (for example, Leonardo Da Vinci's paintings, the Gnostic Gospels, Hieros Gamos, etc.). These real elements are interpreted and debated by fictional characters. While it is my belief that some of the theories discussed by these characters may have merit, each individual reader must explore these characters' viewpoints and come to his or her own interpretations. My hope in writing this novel was that the story would serve as a catalyst and a springboard for people to discuss the important topics of faith, religion, and history." So basically, if you don't like the book/movie because you think it preaches facts that disrespect your religion, then I suggest you lighten up and learn to be more open minded to other perspectives and interpretations. And again, it's fiction. Once more to clarify, fiction means NOT TRUE! Read the book, see the film. Both are spectacular.