Have you been mugged by Dan Brown and his publishers?

roger the rabbit · 09-18-2009, 04:55 PM

Well I feel I have!

I have wasted $10 on the worst load of drivel I have read in a long time.

With all the hype, I as I expect a lot of you did, bought *The Lost Symbol*.

I am so disappointed - (I am not going to post spoilers here as it will be unfair on others who are still reading). I have commented in other threads.

Having read as much of it as I can stomach and as the reviews start to appear I can understand why retailers, in the UK certainly, are trying to dump their stocks of the hardback whilst they can.

Sparrow · 09-18-2009, 05:13 PM

Now you know how your rabbit feels!

Although there was a chap on the radio who said he'd been up all night reading it -and he thought it was terrific.

He was a big cheese from Waterstones, the booksellers, but I'm sure that was purely coincidental.

kacir · 09-18-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by roger the rabbit

... I can understand why retailers, in the UK certainly, are trying to dump their stocks of the hardback whilst they can.

Why do you think they started to sell e-book at the same time as the paper?
Why do you think they are selling all those hardbacks for such unprecedented low prices?

"Let's dump as much as possible of this ... stuff, before people find out what they are buying"

rcuadro · 09-18-2009, 06:17 PM

Maybe I am just easier to please but I like the book so far. I am only 1/3 of the way through it but it is good so far

SHOECHICK · 09-18-2009, 06:34 PM

Ok, seriously, it's a typical Dan Brown novel, what did you expect? I've finished it, it was an ok read.

JSWolf · 09-18-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roger the rabbit

Well I feel I have!

I have wasted $10 on the worst load of drivel I have read in a long time.

With all the hype, I as I expect a lot of you did, bought *The Lost Symbol*.

I am so disappointed - (I am not going to post spoilers here as it will be unfair on others who are still reading). I have commented in other threads.

Having read as much of it as I can stomach and as the reviews start to appear I can understand why retailers, in the UK certainly, are trying to dump their stocks of the hardback whilst they can.

Yes, we know you didn't like it. But say I was to have read one of the free Mills & Boon books that was posted about here. I would not like it. Doesn't mean that everyone else will dislike it. Have you read the other two in the Lagndon series? If so, what did you think?

DMcCunney · 09-18-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kacir

Why do you think they started to sell e-book at the same time as the paper?
Why do you think they are selling all those hardbacks for such unprecedented low prices?

"Let's dump as much as possible of this ... stuff, before people find out what they are buying"

The unprecedented low prices are what the retail trade calls "loss leaders". They hope to get you into the store, and get you to buy other things as well, at prices with higher markups and better margins.

If The DaVinci Code could become an international best seller, there's no reason why The Lost Symbol shouldn't fly off the shelves. You don't expect quality literature reading Dan Brown, and your expectations aren't disappointed.

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Dennis

phenomshel · 09-18-2009, 07:00 PM

I finished it yesterday. He had me fooled with that one plot twist, I'll give him that. It wasn't the best book I've ever read, but it was FAR from the worst. All this, however, is strictly MY opinion, and I don't expect anyone elses to match.

SHOECHICK · 09-18-2009, 07:14 PM

As avid e:readers, we probably should be a little thankful to Mr. Brown's book. Has there every been a book that has brought this much attention to e:readers? everyone is carrying the story of the kindle version outselling hardcover.

nohmi2 · 09-19-2009, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHOECHICK

As avid e:readers, we probably should be a little thankful to Mr. Brown's book. Has there every been a book that has brought this much attention to e:readers? everyone is carrying the story of the kindle version outselling hardcover.

I second that.

LDBoblo · 09-19-2009, 09:18 AM

I was just really angry at how Langdon had to let that little girl fall off the tower at the end. Worst ending ever!

OK just kidding, I haven't read it.

rhadin · 09-19-2009, 10:16 AM

I don't feel mugged. I didn't buy or read the DaVinci code and haven't bought his newest book. I like to think I'm more picky about the trash I read -- gourmet all the way!

MelC · 09-19-2009, 12:39 PM

I am sticking with the tried and true motto: "Fool me once (by tricking me into paying $30 for the hardcover illustrated Da Vinci Code) shame on you, fool me twice shame on me." I am so far unashamed (at least about this).

Mel

roger the rabbit · 09-19-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Yes, we know you didn't like it.
Have you read the other two in the Lagndon series? If so, what did you think?

Yes Jon I did read both Angels and demons and The Da Vinci code some four years ago.

From what I remember Angels and Demons was probably the better of the two. Though neither deserved the hype.

The Lost Symbol is by far the worst. It glaringly needs editing by a competent editor, or one without his hands tied behind his back or mouth tied with gaffer tape.

The construction of the novel is fractured to say the least, a weak plot, poor character construction, repetitive boring prose.

I am sure that the great unwashed will disagree - BUT this is only my opinion!

09-18-2009, 04:55 PM	#1
roger the rabbit Addict Posts: 316 Karma: 10215 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wherever I lay my hat! Device: Sony PRS-T3, 650 Black, 505, Kobo Glo HD Aura ONE	Have you been mugged by Dan Brown and his publishers? Well I feel I have! I have wasted $10 on the worst load of drivel I have read in a long time. With all the hype, I as I expect a lot of you did, bought The Lost Symbol. I am so disappointed - (I am not going to post spoilers here as it will be unfair on others who are still reading). I have commented in other threads. Having read as much of it as I can stomach and as the reviews start to appear I can understand why retailers, in the UK certainly, are trying to dump their stocks of the hardback whilst they can.

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09-18-2009, 05:13 PM	#2
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	Now you know how your rabbit feels! Although there was a chap on the radio who said he'd been up all night reading it -and he thought it was terrific. He was a big cheese from Waterstones, the booksellers, but I'm sure that was purely coincidental.

09-18-2009, 06:17 PM	#4
rcuadro Wizard Posts: 1,686 Karma: 874275 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Device: Kindle DX	Maybe I am just easier to please but I like the book so far. I am only 1/3 of the way through it but it is good so far

09-18-2009, 06:34 PM	#5
SHOECHICK Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1032 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Device: Red Sony 505 and Ipad	Ok, seriously, it's a typical Dan Brown novel, what did you expect? I've finished it, it was an ok read.

09-18-2009, 07:00 PM	#8
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	I finished it yesterday. He had me fooled with that one plot twist, I'll give him that. It wasn't the best book I've ever read, but it was FAR from the worst. All this, however, is strictly MY opinion, and I don't expect anyone elses to match.

09-18-2009, 07:14 PM	#9
SHOECHICK Addict Posts: 228 Karma: 1032 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Device: Red Sony 505 and Ipad	As avid e:readers, we probably should be a little thankful to Mr. Brown's book. Has there every been a book that has brought this much attention to e:readers? everyone is carrying the story of the kindle version outselling hardcover.

09-19-2009, 09:18 AM	#11
LDBoblo Wizard Posts: 1,385 Karma: 16056 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Asia Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-505	I was just really angry at how Langdon had to let that little girl fall off the tower at the end. Worst ending ever! OK just kidding, I haven't read it.

09-19-2009, 10:16 AM	#12
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	I don't feel mugged. I didn't buy or read the DaVinci code and haven't bought his newest book. I like to think I'm more picky about the trash I read -- gourmet all the way!

09-19-2009, 12:39 PM	#13
MelC Evangelist Posts: 410 Karma: 2081 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Cybook Gen3, PRS600	I am sticking with the tried and true motto: "Fool me once (by tricking me into paying $30 for the hardcover illustrated Da Vinci Code) shame on you, fool me twice shame on me." I am so far unashamed (at least about this). Mel

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