From today's New York Times:As a Novel Rises Quickly, Book Industry Takes Note. "The success of "The Da Vinci Code" by a little-known writer, has caught the attention of an industry mired in a dismal retail economy. " In "The Da Vinci Code," clues to the murder are to be found in Leonardo da Vinci paintings, leading the protagonist Robert Langdon and his sidekick, the cryptologist Sophie Neveu, on a lofty and intriguing exploration of some of Western culture's greatest mysteries--from the nature of the Mona Lisa's smile to the secret of the Holy Grail. Sounds like great summer reading! |
