The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code is a book about a history professor-turned-symbologist named Robert Langdon, who was thrust upon the quest of finding the Holy Grail. On a fine Parisian evening, Langdon was summoned to the Louvre, where he was shown the corpse of Louvre curator and Priory of Sion Grand Master(a secret religious group) Jacques Sauniere, surrounded by a cryptic array of writing and symbols. Notably, one line said “Find Robert Langdon”, provoking the police chief, Bezu Fache, to attempt to arrest Langdon. However, Langdon escaped with the help of police cryptologist Sophie Neveu, the granddaughter of Sauniere. Following various clues and clues that uncover other clues and puzzles, they met up with one of Langdon’s friends, Sir Teabing, for some temporary protection against the police. They fled on Sir Teabing’s private jet, to England, where they believe the Grail is hidden. In Westminster Abbey, Teabing revealed that he had orchestrated the killing of Sauniere and other Priory members. Teabing did this, because he believe the Grail contained evidence that Jesus married and had children, jeopardizing the Vatican. However, Teabing was arrested, allowing Langdon to unite Sophie with her long lost parents, descendants of Jesus Christ. At the very end of the book, Langdon deciphered the final clue, finding that the Grail is hidden beneath the glass pyramid of the Louvre, but doesn’t seem to have any urge to tell anyone else. I found the book to be quite engaging and interesting, as it delves into many interesting theories and topics. However, according to Wikipedia, there are some historical inaccuracies. Also, the book is sewn together from many different theories, ideas, and the like to create a story line. It is 100% fiction, despite how realistic it seemed. I actually asked my mother whether or not it was true. I urge to use caution when reading the book to not believe at first glance, as some of it is highly offensive or very different to the Vatican.