Title: i could only hope
Product review: Much like many of the other reviewers, I feel like I was sucked in and let down by what was ultimately 500-odd pages of nothing. It was easy to read, but lacked any substance, character development or credibility. I liked the idea of a 'Da Vinci Code for intellectuals', as the trashy writing style and fanciful plot lines of Dan Brown had disappointed. But at least there was some interesting views of long held ideas in The DaVinci Code.The Rule of Four seemed to steal others ideas (Brown, Eco, Tartt all too obviously) and then throw in some Ivy league tedium, mountainous intellects with precise recall of obscure texts, and the token Afro American with a heart of gold - but in reality would be a pain in the ass with his medical references and Doctor/God ideas.Oh well, I must say it was too be expected given the comparisons and airport newsagent packaging.
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