tamitam55's review against another edition
4.0
Bravo Mr. Barany.
The Torah Codes is a very well written book with a great story line. Nathan is being watched, and he doesn't like it one bit. You can feel the tension that builds in him as he runs into the arms of Sophia.
The bond that they form, and the way they decode the letter/problems/issues that Nathan is dealing with is so easy to slip into. The story seamlessly falls into place without being easy to figure out.
I had two problems with this book:
1. There were too many POV changes in one chapter without giving you a warning. You're reading in Nathan's mind and then suddenly you are reading in the screwy landlords mind. That kinda drove me crazy, or maybe it was just a short put.
2. Formatting. I know - it's such a small thing. But the bigger letters starting the paragraph on my Kindle threw the whole screen off for me. I would have preferred it all be in the same size font.
The Torah Codes is a very well written book with a great story line. Nathan is being watched, and he doesn't like it one bit. You can feel the tension that builds in him as he runs into the arms of Sophia.
The bond that they form, and the way they decode the letter/problems/issues that Nathan is dealing with is so easy to slip into. The story seamlessly falls into place without being easy to figure out.
I had two problems with this book:
1. There were too many POV changes in one chapter without giving you a warning. You're reading in Nathan's mind and then suddenly you are reading in the screwy landlords mind. That kinda drove me crazy, or maybe it was just a short put.
2. Formatting. I know - it's such a small thing. But the bigger letters starting the paragraph on my Kindle threw the whole screen off for me. I would have preferred it all be in the same size font.
davidr's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very funny, fast-paced book. You can't compare it to the DaVinci Code; this book doesn't have the historical depth, but it does have humor! The main character, Nathan, doesn't really use the codes to do anything. They are not keys that help him unlock the (really crazy) mystery. The codes are more like a zesty spice that adds a bit of thrill.
Does the author really believe that the energy of an atomic bomb comes from a single, individual atom? This put me off a bit, but it fits well with the overall scenario; the bizarre setup that Nathan builds to scare his landlord, a not very-well thought-out trip to the airport, and a perpetual motion machine. Oh--and how Nathan finds the perpetual motion machine, because he has totally misinterpreted the clues!
I especially enjoy fiction with unanticipated surprises. This book certainly fits the bill!
Does the author really believe that the energy of an atomic bomb comes from a single, individual atom? This put me off a bit, but it fits well with the overall scenario; the bizarre setup that Nathan builds to scare his landlord, a not very-well thought-out trip to the airport, and a perpetual motion machine. Oh--and how Nathan finds the perpetual motion machine, because he has totally misinterpreted the clues!
I especially enjoy fiction with unanticipated surprises. This book certainly fits the bill!
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