Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Book Review of Secrets of the Code: The Unauthorized Guide to the Mysteries Behind The Da Vinci Code

reviewed on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1


You will come away from this book wanting to know more, too. Its greatest benefit lies in the fact that it is a compilation of experts presenting their views on a particular topic, be it the question of whether Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married or if Opus Dei is really as sinister as portrayed in the novel. Here you will find world-renowned experts like Elaine Pagels (now working with National Geographic on the Judas Gospel) who have written extensively on their fields of expertise. Each section stands alone, so you can skip around the book based on what questions are most compelling for you. You can also just read it straight through. The range of expertise, the variety of topics covered, and the lack of a particular slant to the book overall make this a spectacular beginning for your continued reading on topics emanating from the novel. I found this book to be a very interesting companion to 'The Da Vinci Code,' and I would certainly recommend this to everyone who has read the novel.