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Reader reviewed by K. Hager

This book has carried a lot of controversy, but it is an interesting read. It's not well written, in fact it has a lot of sections that aren't realistic and the characters sometimes say or do things that aren't believable. The book starts to explain the rumor that John in the "Last Supper" painting was actually Mary Magnalene and that she was married to Jesus and pregnant at the time of the crucifixtion. Although the author has to explain it to us through the characters asking questions, the part where Roberts is objecting to what Teabing is saying comes across really fake. It's even worse when you watch it on screen.

While it is not well-written this book will definitely keep your interst. I didn't want to put it down until I figured out what was going on and where the tomb of Mary was. I ended up finishing the book in one day because I had to know the ending.

This is one of those books where you really need to read it before seeing the movie. The film will make a lot more sense if you know the background & history behind it.

Also, don't skip to read the ending. Itwon't make as much sense to you & it won't be as enjoyable as if you went through and read how Sophie and Robert got to each place to dicover more clues.