The book is a good read with or without my opinion as he is a first grade thriller writer. My request to Dan brown is to write next book in India. I was upset reading his take on Hindu mythology n unwillingness to differentiate between dharma n superstitions in some people. We Hindus have failed miserably to make people understand our culture n our heritage n our ancient knowledge. What Copernicus told in 16th century u can cross check in ancient astronomy n astrology written. The ancient architecture that u can still see preserved after centuries of invasions n looting n destruction by invaders. The stories of riches n trade n education n way of life centuries ago when west was in dark ages. So much ignorance n propaganda against one of the greatest civilisation that is continuing since ancient times. Wake up west.