Hi Uttam, I thought your article was very refreshing-- glad there are other people who agree to disagree that Dan Brown is a rather mediocre writer at best. I did enjoy his book though, it was a page turner of the Sidney Sheldon kind, with material from a dozen other books and common historical knowledge... but as to why it is being touted as one of the most must read books of recent times, now that I dont have a clue about. While home visiting India this winter, I was told by at least ten people that I HAVE to read this book. So I did. And I stand by my convictions. I look forward to more of your articles... Amrita.