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Honestly, his works play on a very basic fact of human psychology., everynametaken Send a noteboard - 16/09/2009 02:23:56 AM
He uses esoteric mystery and conspiracy both of which play on the humanity's desire to understand something bigger than ourselves and the curiosity of the human psyche.

Sorry, but most people will pick Dan Brown over classics because the immediate trigger of human curiosity.
But wine was the great assassin of both tradition and propriety...
-Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings
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Why is it that so many people hate Dan Brown? Tom - 14/09/2009 09:24:31 PM 2331 Views
His prose is bad. Very bad. Rebekah - 14/09/2009 09:28:28 PM 1178 Views
It's not any worse than Robert Jordan's prose. I'd say it's better, in fact. Tom - 14/09/2009 09:30:17 PM 1050 Views
Re: It's not any worse than Robert Jordan's prose. I'd say it's better, in fact. Camilla - 14/09/2009 09:32:44 PM 1204 Views
In defense of italics... smaug - 14/09/2009 11:58:35 PM 1126 Views
Re: In defense of italics... Camilla - 15/09/2009 08:02:56 AM 1149 Views
I just rechecked... smaug - 15/09/2009 11:17:23 AM 1056 Views
Thereby... Wibble - 15/09/2009 10:31:44 PM 1089 Views
I have a problem with comparing those italics. Rebekah - 15/09/2009 10:33:53 PM 1091 Views
Oh probably Wibble - 15/09/2009 10:40:15 PM 1108 Views
Hehe Rebekah - 15/09/2009 10:42:23 PM 1164 Views
In defense of nothing in particular... smaug - 15/09/2009 11:16:09 PM 1172 Views
Ah. Leroux did publish it as a serial in magazine first so that makes sense. *NM* Rebekah - 15/09/2009 11:19:40 PM 516 Views
Re: Thereby... Camilla - 16/09/2009 10:40:18 AM 1236 Views
I love that line, and nothing you say will change that. Legolas - 15/09/2009 11:15:29 PM 1056 Views
That line is great smaug - 15/09/2009 11:21:03 PM 1095 Views
Jordan didn't have the good sense TO FINISH ANY FUCKING PLOT THREAD Tom - 15/09/2009 04:46:06 AM 1076 Views
Wow, the vehemence. Craig - 15/09/2009 05:55:38 AM 1099 Views
Riddle me this, Batman - if he weren't dying, would he have even done that? *NM* Tom - 15/09/2009 01:53:57 PM 620 Views
Yes. Werthead - 15/09/2009 03:38:34 PM 1079 Views
burn *NM* LadyLorraine - 15/09/2009 04:24:49 PM 503 Views
Relevant post as always Celia *NM* Walker_Boh - 15/09/2009 11:36:34 PM 595 Views
So you say... Tom - 16/09/2009 02:17:47 AM 1064 Views
No, he didn't. Werthead - 16/09/2009 04:44:31 AM 1140 Views
Re: Jordan didn't have the good sense TO FINISH ANY FUCKING PLOT THREAD Camilla - 15/09/2009 08:05:26 AM 1101 Views
His attitude to history isn't really any different from that of most writers Tom - 15/09/2009 01:54:55 PM 1066 Views
Except Camilla - 15/09/2009 04:56:23 PM 1070 Views
And ALSO except Tom - 17/09/2009 02:59:03 PM 1178 Views
Re: And ALSO except Camilla - 17/09/2009 05:27:40 PM 1071 Views
I vehemently disagree with this! Rebekah - 14/09/2009 09:33:05 PM 1357 Views
How many chapters of Aes Sedai dresses and horse names did we go through in his books? Tom - 15/09/2009 04:45:04 AM 1109 Views
I'd have a slow moving plot to fast moving nonsense any day. fionwe1987 - 15/09/2009 05:36:20 AM 1164 Views
With Jordan, that movement was glacial Tom - 15/09/2009 01:58:08 PM 1060 Views
so...your problem with jordan is that you're impatient? LadyLorraine - 15/09/2009 04:26:07 PM 1017 Views
How many of us can say we're not antsy to know what happened? nossy - 15/09/2009 05:03:24 PM 1070 Views
So plot progression is all that matters? What about the other stuff I mentioned? *NM* fionwe1987 - 15/09/2009 04:50:06 PM 501 Views
Jordan's characters are just as two-dimensional as Brown's Tom - 16/09/2009 02:17:19 AM 1031 Views
Bull... fionwe1987 - 16/09/2009 03:15:49 AM 1072 Views
No, I think you're just blinded by liking WoT Tom - 17/09/2009 03:00:28 PM 1040 Views
No, you seem to be blinded by disliking him, more like. Legolas - 17/09/2009 06:25:21 PM 1050 Views
It's not hyperbole. Tom - 17/09/2009 08:13:47 PM 1074 Views
Yes, it is, and you're really going to have to back your stance up with arguments. Legolas - 17/09/2009 09:21:56 PM 1098 Views
No it isn't, and I won't. I'm bored with this debate. *NM* Tom - 18/09/2009 02:57:00 PM 544 Views
Yeah like that's not the case with you and Dan Brown. fionwe1987 - 17/09/2009 06:56:37 PM 1106 Views
I don't think Dan Brown is a stellar writer. Tom - 17/09/2009 08:11:41 PM 1049 Views
Heh. It was "favourite" fantasy series not "best". Rebekah - 17/09/2009 08:19:02 PM 1052 Views
Then why defend him? fionwe1987 - 18/09/2009 12:14:35 AM 1021 Views
No Camilla - 18/09/2009 10:09:02 AM 1180 Views
Examples. Werthead - 17/09/2009 01:53:21 AM 1252 Views
LOL Rebekah - 17/09/2009 03:16:23 PM 1103 Views
Because he is shit? Camilla - 14/09/2009 09:38:59 PM 1311 Views
Camilla, you've read shit before and liked it. Tom - 15/09/2009 04:43:24 AM 1095 Views
Re: Camilla, you've read shit before and liked it. Camilla - 15/09/2009 08:04:18 AM 1065 Views
Yes, I was talking about the book. Tom - 15/09/2009 01:58:54 PM 1015 Views
Re: Yes, I was talking about the book. Camilla - 15/09/2009 04:56:53 PM 998 Views
Also Camilla - 14/09/2009 09:41:25 PM 1110 Views
Hate is a strong word. PhotoJim - 14/09/2009 09:44:02 PM 1174 Views
Nicely put. *NM* Rebekah - 14/09/2009 09:46:03 PM 529 Views
*NM* Tashmere - 15/09/2009 04:16:35 AM 536 Views
He still didn't dick around with us as long as Robert Jordan did. *NM* Tom - 15/09/2009 04:41:01 AM 552 Views
I'm not disagreeing with you on that one. *NM* PhotoJim - 15/09/2009 12:12:52 PM 567 Views
Elitism and frustration he sells so much and better authors don't? Legolas - 14/09/2009 09:51:39 PM 1016 Views
I think so. Tom - 15/09/2009 04:40:20 AM 1077 Views
you thought meyers was entertaining???? LadyLorraine - 15/09/2009 04:28:48 PM 1037 Views
You thought it wasn't entertaining? Darth_Katie - 15/09/2009 07:42:06 PM 1040 Views
I would phrase that 'better' authors Wibble - 15/09/2009 10:29:54 PM 1057 Views
Okay, fair enough. Legolas - 15/09/2009 11:16:56 PM 975 Views
Given that I know nothing about Dan Brown nossy - 14/09/2009 09:54:15 PM 1164 Views
Pfft! ~locks your reply~ Rebekah - 14/09/2009 10:00:23 PM 1066 Views
ooo, lock me baby! nossy - 14/09/2009 10:12:48 PM 1132 Views
A couple of the above points, and Suspension of Disbelief. Craig - 14/09/2009 10:23:26 PM 1132 Views
Good point about the "Ridiculous Things", that bugged me too. Legolas - 14/09/2009 10:35:32 PM 1178 Views
there is a difference between a book, which is a respectable medium, and a hollywood movie. jh - 14/09/2009 10:41:06 PM 1030 Views
There is really only a difference if you're looking for some higher learnin' nossy - 14/09/2009 10:52:39 PM 1112 Views
That statement makes no sense. *NM* jh - 14/09/2009 10:55:53 PM 425 Views
She must have been reading too much Dan Brown. Rebekah - 14/09/2009 10:58:51 PM 1056 Views
Yes it does nossy - 14/09/2009 11:00:41 PM 1024 Views
Only to the strangest of elitists. *NM* Ghavrel - 15/09/2009 12:49:53 AM 557 Views
Go read screenplays for fun, populist. *NM* jh - 15/09/2009 10:20:01 AM 567 Views
Ghavrel - 15/09/2009 06:25:26 PM 1051 Views
Oh, I am sorry. jh - 16/09/2009 11:11:07 AM 934 Views
Well... Craig - 14/09/2009 11:16:00 PM 1026 Views
I accept your points, but also your final statement Tom - 15/09/2009 04:38:46 AM 1031 Views
More to the point then... people don't really need a good reason to hate something in particular. Craig - 15/09/2009 06:00:33 AM 1098 Views
You didn't even like him as Mugatu in Zoolander? *NM* Tom - 15/09/2009 01:47:57 PM 529 Views
Now, now. Craig - 15/09/2009 07:03:48 PM 1024 Views
Suspension of disbelief is a relative thing random thoughts - 15/09/2009 11:25:32 PM 1109 Views
Damn near everything is a relative thing. Craig - 16/09/2009 05:25:48 AM 1095 Views
I'm indifferent to him Larry - 15/09/2009 01:14:37 AM 1086 Views
If you're indifferent, you are apparently in a minority. Tom - 15/09/2009 04:36:28 AM 1048 Views
To put Brown's mediocrity in perspective, read Da Vinci and then Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco. *NM* RandAllThor - 15/09/2009 01:32:11 AM 547 Views
Eh, I enjoyed DaVinci better. You can all crucify me now. Craig - 15/09/2009 01:49:28 AM 1011 Views
Re: Eh, I enjoyed DaVinci better. You can all crucify me now. RandAllThor - 15/09/2009 01:54:17 AM 1154 Views
Re: Rose Craig - 15/09/2009 02:16:53 AM 1045 Views
As someone who appreciated Foucault's Pendulum I don't argue his mediocrity. Tom - 15/09/2009 04:30:31 AM 912 Views
I agree with your last sentence strongly. Joker - 26/09/2009 08:18:42 PM 1259 Views
I don't hate him, and I've never read any of his books Brian - 15/09/2009 01:45:37 AM 1023 Views
He was over hyped to me. Tashmere - 15/09/2009 04:15:32 AM 1038 Views
Da Vinci, not "Da Vinchi". The latter would be pronounced like "Da Vinki" in English. *NM* Tom - 15/09/2009 04:32:40 AM 527 Views
I will fix it for for you. I just didn't care enough to look up the spelling on it. Tashmere - 15/09/2009 02:49:08 PM 1124 Views
I agree it was way overhyped. everynametaken - 16/09/2009 02:12:39 AM 973 Views
Heh, I actually had the opposite. Craig - 16/09/2009 05:26:55 AM 1069 Views
The thing I hate the most is actually the fans who suddenly "know" stuff.... Sophy - 15/09/2009 07:49:22 AM 1173 Views
Yes! *NM* Camilla - 15/09/2009 08:06:35 AM 516 Views
I try to avoid stupid people like that altogether Tom - 15/09/2009 01:49:53 PM 976 Views
And move to a deserted island? Sophy - 15/09/2009 02:33:01 PM 1233 Views
Those people are everywhere, but you don't have to talk to them Tom - 17/09/2009 03:02:24 PM 1094 Views
Lol. I agree wholeheartedly. everynametaken - 16/09/2009 02:17:51 AM 1090 Views
My take on why Dan Brown is so disliked. MightyYT - 15/09/2009 08:51:04 AM 1140 Views
As I've said before, I don't disagree that he's a mediocre writer Tom - 15/09/2009 01:52:23 PM 1019 Views
He 'true' book claims 5 million women were killed during the witch hunt AgentOrange - 15/09/2009 11:55:40 AM 1033 Views
I would hardly say I hate him Mark - 15/09/2009 02:33:13 PM 1081 Views
I think it's more the totally inexplicable nature of his success Werthead - 15/09/2009 03:48:28 PM 1184 Views
Eragon and Twilight indicate all that is evil to me in the world LadyLorraine - 15/09/2009 04:33:29 PM 1165 Views
I hardly think it's that inexplicable. Legolas - 15/09/2009 04:33:39 PM 1035 Views
Honestly, his works play on a very basic fact of human psychology., everynametaken - 16/09/2009 02:23:56 AM 1127 Views
Misplaced superiority. Jacob - 15/09/2009 05:10:34 PM 1090 Views
Well, regarding goodkind... jh - 15/09/2009 05:23:34 PM 1061 Views
I couldn't say... Jacob - 15/09/2009 05:57:12 PM 1135 Views
well, you stuck with the poor quality books longer than me. *NM* jh - 16/09/2009 12:39:23 AM 529 Views
It's pure literary snobbery Wibble - 15/09/2009 11:08:44 PM 1071 Views
I agree with you 100%. Tom - 16/09/2009 02:20:11 AM 996 Views
Very nice summary. everynametaken - 16/09/2009 02:32:38 AM 1154 Views
That's more than a little unfair. Craig - 16/09/2009 05:29:59 AM 1018 Views
Dan Brown is a snob. Sophy - 16/09/2009 06:32:21 AM 1173 Views
Where does the rule come from that you can't read good books while travelling? It is nonsense! Camilla - 18/09/2009 10:16:56 AM 1274 Views
because all of the cool kids hate him random thoughts - 15/09/2009 11:17:29 PM 948 Views
He has an enormous schwanzstucker. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 16/09/2009 01:18:37 AM 688 Views
I figured that'd set most guys against him. *NM* rebelaessedai - 16/09/2009 01:51:56 AM 549 Views
I don't get it either. everynametaken - 16/09/2009 02:01:04 AM 1007 Views
I think you'll appreciate this Tom Geoff - 16/09/2009 03:03:24 PM 1207 Views
Hmm. The sneerathon seems like a good idea. jh - 16/09/2009 03:52:15 PM 1038 Views
That was lovely, thank you! Tom - 17/09/2009 03:04:46 PM 1033 Views
My pleasure Geoff - 17/09/2009 03:58:31 PM 1099 Views
I don't. I think he's just average, though occasionally fun for an easy read/skim *NM* IndigoAjah - 17/09/2009 12:39:05 AM 557 Views
Plenty of them probably don't. They just don't have the guts to say what they truly think. *NM* Vodalus - 17/09/2009 10:10:39 PM 507 Views
And yet there's still no "Why do so many people hate Faile?" post on the WoT board... *NM* TaskmasterJack - 18/09/2009 04:05:26 PM 688 Views
How do you know? *NM* jh - 18/09/2009 04:57:15 PM 553 Views
I pop in there on occasion. TaskmasterJack - 18/09/2009 05:09:59 PM 1323 Views
Oh, it's a job. jh - 18/09/2009 07:35:32 PM 1149 Views
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