christina_34's review against another edition
2.0
I liked this book but something in the way it was narrated bothered me. As a story, it was very interesting with many historical elements about the life and art of Leonardo da Vinci, which I liked very much.
But the point of view of the protagonist and the way he narrated the events made the reading a somewhat boring event.
In conclusion this book made me see The Last Supper in a different light, but if you're not into art and history probably you're not going to enjoy it.
But the point of view of the protagonist and the way he narrated the events made the reading a somewhat boring event.
In conclusion this book made me see The Last Supper in a different light, but if you're not into art and history probably you're not going to enjoy it.
kmc3050's review against another edition
2.0
This one is just okay. It's got some good mysteries but isn't as exciting as other comparable books. Plus, the ending is wrapped up too fast which left me disappointed.
Simon Jones did a decent job narrating.
Simon Jones did a decent job narrating.
juaco1975's review against another edition
4.0
Antes de explicar algo sobre el libro me gustaría explicar un poco que es el catarismo. El catarismo es la doctrina de los cátaros, o albigenses, un movimiento religioso de carácter gnóstico que se propagó por Europa Occidental a mediados del siglo X, y logró arraigar hacia el siglo XII entre los habitantes del Mediodía francés, especialmente en el Languedoc, donde contaba con la protección de algunos señores feudales vasallos de la corona de Aragón.
http://librosmasrecomendados.blogspot.com/2016/12/la-cena-secreta-de-javier-sierra.html
http://librosmasrecomendados.blogspot.com/2016/12/la-cena-secreta-de-javier-sierra.html
jnicweb's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Enjoyed the idea of the book but found the plot very slow. There was a cool secret to be found but the author hid it away in the characters and the plot. Not as exciting as I wanted it to be.
thesassybookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I love a good conspiracy theory and this novel didn't disappoint! This is a beautifully written and thought provoking novel concerning Da Vinci's Last Supper and it is obvious that the author has done his homework. Is there really a message hidden in the Last Supper? I don't really know, but it is a lot of fun to speculate!
jenny101's review against another edition
3.0
Strains of Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose" are played throughout this book. One could say it is a combination between the thinking man's Dan Brown and the common man's Eco. If you like a more cerebral mystery set against a (fairly accurate) historical backdrop, check this one out.
millen13's review against another edition
3.0
The da Vinci code featuring the actual Leonardo da Vinci. No cliff hangers, but a well told story full of secrets and symbols. It is a journey through the hidden meanings of the Last Supper just as Leonardo was putting the finishing touches to the masterpiece.
Perfect for those who enjoy historical fiction.
Perfect for those who enjoy historical fiction.
clskvarce's review against another edition
3.0
This book was just okay. I found that it didn't flow like it should, and blamed this on the fact that it was translated into English. It was a good enough story, but I had trouble forcing myself to read it, and found myself just wanting it to be over so I could read something else. There are a lot of other books out there that cover similar topics that are far more interesting.
bookthia's review against another edition
3.0
So this was written before Dan Brown made "religious history/mystery" a thing, so I can't accuse it of being a 'knock-off' but the similarities were strong. So, too, were the differences. Originally written in Spanish, this translated novel has a more serious tone, as it is set in the 15th century monastery. Dominican, no less. Those Dominicans do take their religion seriously. What I liked about this one was that the story focused on the conflict between Christianity and the Cathars, alleging that Leonardo di Vinci placed hidden messages in his Last Supper. In attempting to solve the riddle, there is murder and even a little mayhem. It's somewhat predictable, but still entertaining and occasionally informative. I did some extra reading on the Cathar faith after I finished to see how much of the author's descriptions of the Cathars were accurate. It was very accurate with a fairly good story wrapped around it, so I was pleased to have picked it up.