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The Da Vinci Code: The Young Adult Adaptation
Dan Brown’s mega-bestseller is now available for a new generation of readers. This young adult adaptation is the perfect way to get ready for Origin, the latest novel featuring the character Robert Langdon. It will remind fans everywhere why the New York Times calls The Da Vinci Code “blockbuster perfection.”
Includes over twenty color photos showing important locations, landmarks, and artwork, taking readers from Paris to London and beyond!
The greatest conspiracy of the past two thousand years is about to unravel.
Robert Langdon, professor of religious symbology at Harvard, is in Paris to give a lecture. At the reception that follows, he is scheduled to meet with a revered curator from the world-famous Louvre museum. But the curator never shows up, and later that night Langdon is awakened by authorities and told that the curator has been found dead. He is then taken to the Louvre—the scene of the crime—where he finds out that baffling clues have been left behind.
Thus begins a race against time, as Robert Langdon becomes a suspect and, with the help of French cryptologist Sophie Neveu, must decipher a mystifying trail of clues that the two come to realize have been left specifically for them. If Robert and Sophie cannot solve the puzzle in time, an ancient truth could be lost forever—and they themselves might end up as collateral damage.
Includes over twenty color photos showing important locations, landmarks, and artwork, taking readers from Paris to London and beyond!
The greatest conspiracy of the past two thousand years is about to unravel.
Robert Langdon, professor of religious symbology at Harvard, is in Paris to give a lecture. At the reception that follows, he is scheduled to meet with a revered curator from the world-famous Louvre museum. But the curator never shows up, and later that night Langdon is awakened by authorities and told that the curator has been found dead. He is then taken to the Louvre—the scene of the crime—where he finds out that baffling clues have been left behind.
Thus begins a race against time, as Robert Langdon becomes a suspect and, with the help of French cryptologist Sophie Neveu, must decipher a mystifying trail of clues that the two come to realize have been left specifically for them. If Robert and Sophie cannot solve the puzzle in time, an ancient truth could be lost forever—and they themselves might end up as collateral damage.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published August 27, 2016
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About the author
Dan Brown
96 books110k followersDan Brown is the author of numerous #1 bestselling novels, including The Da Vinci Code, which has become one of the best selling novels of all time as well as the subject of intellectual debate among readers and scholars. Brown’s novels are published in 56 languages around the world with over 200 million copies in print.
In 2005, Brown was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine, whose editors credited him with “keeping the publishing industry afloat; renewed interest in Leonardo da Vinci and early Christian history; spiking tourism to Paris and Rome; a growing membership in secret societies; the ire of Cardinals in Rome; eight books denying the claims of the novel and seven guides to read along with it; a flood of historical thrillers; and a major motion picture franchise.”
The son of a mathematics teacher and a church organist, Brown was raised on a prep school campus where he developed a fascination with the paradoxical interplay between science and religion. These themes eventually formed the backdrop for his books. He is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he later returned to teach English before focusing his attention full time to writing. He lives in New England with his yellow lab, Winston.
Brown’s latest novel, Origin, explores two of the fundamental questions of humankind: Where do we come from? Where are we going?
In 2005, Brown was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine, whose editors credited him with “keeping the publishing industry afloat; renewed interest in Leonardo da Vinci and early Christian history; spiking tourism to Paris and Rome; a growing membership in secret societies; the ire of Cardinals in Rome; eight books denying the claims of the novel and seven guides to read along with it; a flood of historical thrillers; and a major motion picture franchise.”
The son of a mathematics teacher and a church organist, Brown was raised on a prep school campus where he developed a fascination with the paradoxical interplay between science and religion. These themes eventually formed the backdrop for his books. He is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he later returned to teach English before focusing his attention full time to writing. He lives in New England with his yellow lab, Winston.
Brown’s latest novel, Origin, explores two of the fundamental questions of humankind: Where do we come from? Where are we going?
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July 22, 2024
Bawiłam się cudownie, na pewno sięgnę po kolejne!
May 23, 2021
4.95/5
Hala Dan Brown okumadıysanız sizin için çok üzülüyorum, çok şey kaybediyorsunuz :D
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Hala Dan Brown okumadıysanız sizin için çok üzülüyorum, çok şey kaybediyorsunuz :D
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February 5, 2017
Prachtig, wat een goed boek. K heb zeker genoten van het begin tot het einde zat ik er helemaal in. Louvre stond al op mijn bucketlist maar nu nog meer <3
November 28, 2018
This book was amazing and at every turn, something unexpected happened. By the end of the book, you have to learn to expect the unexpected. It was an amazing book and I had a lot of fun trying to figure out what they are searching for and where it is before Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu. Overall this book was almost perfect. There were a few parts that you think that Dan Brown messed up on, but ended up tying into the story 200 pages later. If you don't pay attention to every detail you might miss something important. If you are going to read this book I suggest that when you do you pay attention to every detail because in this book every detail matters.
September 14, 2016
Wauw, ik las dit boek gewoon in 1 dag uit. Binnenkort een recensie op Adorable Books!
April 4, 2022
4.5 stars
Almost 20 years after it was published, I finally got around to reading The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Now I understand why it caused such a sensation, was made into a film, and spawned other novels. It’s a very involved tale, part art history, part religious theory, part murder mystery, and it covers a surprising amount of ground in a day’s time.
I love learning while being entertained, and this book exposed to a lot of ideas that I’d never pondered before. It gave me a board view of a controversial topic while throwing a lot of intense action into the mix. I felt the story stalled out halfway through when it dwelled too long on religious theories, and I debated whether I would finish it or not. Once the story got past that point, the action and plot twists got back on track and held my attention to the very satisfying finish. All in all, it’s an amazing achievement, worthy of all the praise.
Almost 20 years after it was published, I finally got around to reading The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Now I understand why it caused such a sensation, was made into a film, and spawned other novels. It’s a very involved tale, part art history, part religious theory, part murder mystery, and it covers a surprising amount of ground in a day’s time.
I love learning while being entertained, and this book exposed to a lot of ideas that I’d never pondered before. It gave me a board view of a controversial topic while throwing a lot of intense action into the mix. I felt the story stalled out halfway through when it dwelled too long on religious theories, and I debated whether I would finish it or not. Once the story got past that point, the action and plot twists got back on track and held my attention to the very satisfying finish. All in all, it’s an amazing achievement, worthy of all the praise.
October 27, 2020
Книжката беше интересна. В един момент ми дойде малко в повече, защото ми беше доста мудна и чак накрая взе да се забързва и ми се щеше да има повече екшън, но иначе имаше доста интересни историчсеки факти и легенди.
January 31, 2025
Siempre un 5 estrellas para mí, amo a Robert Langdon y a Dan Brown por pintar a sus villanos de forma tan inesperada. Cada vez que vuelvo a leer este libro descubro cosas nuevas, le doy diferentes tiempos para que crezca en mi la historia y pueda desvelarme nuevos momentos.
November 25, 2025
Dnf, good at first but got bored and idk. Sue me.
February 16, 2017
2,5 estrelas
September 13, 2020
багато інформації стало для мене відкриттям. дуже цікавий та загадковий сюжет.
December 6, 2021
Me encantó. Amo Dan Brown, cada vez que viajo y paso por esos lugares hago la ruta de sus libros.
September 1, 2023
Awesome interweaving of action, mystery and suspense. Amazing experience with many emotions. A show for action book fans.


July 28, 2025
Czyta się szybko i przyjemnie, wciąga, ale zarówno zakończenie mnie jakoś rozczarowało, jak i niemiłosiernie mi się nie podoba, że nie wiem, co jest naciągane, a co nie - i pewnie zaraz będę robiła jakiś research tego dotyczący. Po prostu mnie chyba nie pociągają tak teorie spiskowe, żebym mogła czytać i nie być zdenerwowana na nie wiem, brak bibliografii XD
March 20, 2025
Me ha decepcionado un poco la identidad de El Maestro pero el final es brutal, al igual que todo el libro. Al principio me estaba pareciendo aburrido pero en cuanto empiezan a seguir las pistas se va haciendo cada vez mas interesante.
July 2, 2025
Absolutely incredible book. There’s a lot of historical information about old religious and their connection also very interesting for those who like mystery and symbolism.
March 3, 2025
A race against time to try to catch a killer but could the killer be closer to home than anyone could guess. Robert Langdon is the man you need to solve the rising puzzle pieces left throughout some beautiful cities around the world. With a conspiracy, a killer, a ton of suspense and a clock that is tcking down Robert has his work cut out for him. This captivating and thrilling tale is fast-paced, action-packed and will have your heart pounding as the puzzle pieces are unravled one layer at a time.
It is an addictive read.
It is an addictive read.
July 2, 2023
From the intricate details of Leonardo Da Vinci's art to ingenious encryption methods, everything is exceptional. As a thriller, Dan Brown composed it so brilliantly that it kept me rooted to the story till the last page.
The story tracks the journey of Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of religious symbology, who is falsely indicted of murdering the curator of Louvre. He eventually finds out that the victim was a member of Priory Of Sion, an organization which has been guarding a secret historical truth about the Holy Grail for centuries. Langdon and Sophie Neveu, a cryptologist and grand daughter of the victim, embark on a quest to unveil this truth. The encrypted messages from the victim lead them to the clues hidden in the artworks of Leonardo Da Vinci which explains the book title. They compete against all odds to decipher the clues and reach the secret before it's too late.
The plot is well crafted with an unforgettable cast of characters and carefully planned events. A great read for thriller lovers.
The story tracks the journey of Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of religious symbology, who is falsely indicted of murdering the curator of Louvre. He eventually finds out that the victim was a member of Priory Of Sion, an organization which has been guarding a secret historical truth about the Holy Grail for centuries. Langdon and Sophie Neveu, a cryptologist and grand daughter of the victim, embark on a quest to unveil this truth. The encrypted messages from the victim lead them to the clues hidden in the artworks of Leonardo Da Vinci which explains the book title. They compete against all odds to decipher the clues and reach the secret before it's too late.
The plot is well crafted with an unforgettable cast of characters and carefully planned events. A great read for thriller lovers.
February 25, 2021
Al principio me dio mucha pereza empezarlo, porque pensaba que iba a ser un tostón, pero en cuanto empecé a leerlo me cautivó completamente.
Que los misterios giren en torno a la Iglesia Católica creo que es un factor que engancha bastante, porque aunque sea una organización muy antigua, a día de hoy sigue siendo una gran desconocida y hay muchas cosas referentes a ella que se mantienen con gran ocultismo.
También ha conseguido que me interese por la obra de Da Vinci y que pueda fantasear con los elementos ocultos que se encuentran en esta.
Sin duda, lo recomiendo muchísimo.
Hay veces que los libros son famosos y cuando te los lees te deja un gran vacío porque son una decepción, pero, en mi opinión, no es el caso de El Código Da Vinci.
Que los misterios giren en torno a la Iglesia Católica creo que es un factor que engancha bastante, porque aunque sea una organización muy antigua, a día de hoy sigue siendo una gran desconocida y hay muchas cosas referentes a ella que se mantienen con gran ocultismo.
También ha conseguido que me interese por la obra de Da Vinci y que pueda fantasear con los elementos ocultos que se encuentran en esta.
Sin duda, lo recomiendo muchísimo.
Hay veces que los libros son famosos y cuando te los lees te deja un gran vacío porque son una decepción, pero, en mi opinión, no es el caso de El Código Da Vinci.
October 23, 2019
På bokrean köpte jag Da Vinci-koden - YA-utgåvan - och gjorde den till ett högläsningsprojekt för min 11-åriga dotter. Vid omläsning, så här en 15 år efter att den kom ut, så har wow-faktorn försvunnit för mig till stora delar, men jag märkte på min dotter att den fortfarande fängslar. Hon tyckte den var mycket spännande och sa att hon gillade att fundera på hur mysteriet hängde ihop. Och så lärde vi oss saker när vi övade franska fraser och googlade på målningar/platser som nämns.
Slutsatsen är att Da Vinci-koden håller även för nya generationer.
Slutsatsen är att Da Vinci-koden håller även för nya generationer.
December 7, 2016
El Código Da Vinci es un thriller que explora los rincones más ocultos de varios de los grandes misterios del planeta. Ritmo frenético y multitud de elementos que añaden intriga a la historia. Sin embargo, el autor no consigue atrapar y la narración se vuelve repetitiva y predecible, rompiendo con la atmósfera del inicio.
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November 30, 2018
Единственият ми сериозен проблем с „Шифърът на Леонардо” е, че ми липсва онази философска нишка в сюжета, каквато открих в „Ад” и „Изгубеният символ”. В историите на Браун харесвам именно това - че те оставя да разсъждаваш върху някой казус, докато в същото време действието върви шеметно. Но пък тайната на Ордена, която се разкри впоследствие, беше толкова любопитна, че просто спрях да мрънкам.
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May 4, 2019
Het begin van het boek is goed en spannend (echt een pageturner), het middenstuk is leuk, maar soms voorspelbaar en het einde is zelfs een beetje hollywood-pathetisch. De thematiek is leuk en hier en daar leerzaam, hoewel het jammer is dat de grens tussen fictie en feit soms niet helemaal duidelijk wordt gemaakt.
July 18, 2022
Bit late to the phase but it is a great book taking place over a day, but takes much longer than that to read. Occasionally hard to get back into until the next apparent plot twist emerges. Loved trying to figure out the seemingly obvious clues along the way
February 11, 2024
mixed feelings. something about it was off, maybe too many historical and religious details and it got kinda boring at some point
but once i got past that the story and plot twists were so good
so yeah a solid 4
but once i got past that the story and plot twists were so good
so yeah a solid 4
December 29, 2016
Ik heb the da vinci code nooit lezen. De YA editie vond im erg interessant.
February 27, 2021
Ett ord: allmänbildning. På alla plan. En väldigt lärorik bok. Dessutom var den spännande väluttänkt. Jag kunde inte förutse något iförväg.
May 7, 2022
Freaking loved it <3
Now I want to read the original version too
Now I want to read the original version too
July 20, 2025
Den Da Vinci Code habe ich vor vielen Jahren gelesen, als der Roman noch "Sakrileg" hieß und bevor er mit Tom Hanks und Audrey Tautou verfilmt wurde.
Die YA Ausgabe ist etwas gekürzt (wobei der Text absolut nicht gelitten hat!) und wirklich besonders schön gestaltet mit tollem Farbschnitt und vielen Bildern zu den Orten und Gemälden, die im Roman eine Rolle spielen.
Die Geschichte handelt davon, dass Robert Langdon, Symbologe und Harvard Professor mitten in die Ermittlungen zu einem Mordfall gerät. Die Leiche des Museumsdirektors des Louvre wird gefunden und Robert soll der Polizei bei den Ermittlungen helfen, gerät allerdings schnell selbst unter Verdacht. Gemeinsam mit der Enkelin des Toten, Sophie Neveu macht er sich auf die Suche nach dem wahren Mörder und dem, was Sophies Großvater den beiden sterbend als Nachricht hinterlassen hat. Eine Schnitzeljagd durch Paris und London beginnt - und Robert Langdon wird bald klar, dass sie nach etwas suchen, was schon lange Gegenstand so vieler Suchen war - dem Heiligen Gral!
Der Roman liest sich flüssig und sehr, sehr spannend. Er ist gespickt voller Wissensschnipsel und Informationen zu Symbolen. Die Protagonisten sind sympathisch und es gibt einige Wendungen, die wirklich überraschen und den Roman zu einem wahren Pageturner machen!
Die YA Ausgabe ist etwas gekürzt (wobei der Text absolut nicht gelitten hat!) und wirklich besonders schön gestaltet mit tollem Farbschnitt und vielen Bildern zu den Orten und Gemälden, die im Roman eine Rolle spielen.
Die Geschichte handelt davon, dass Robert Langdon, Symbologe und Harvard Professor mitten in die Ermittlungen zu einem Mordfall gerät. Die Leiche des Museumsdirektors des Louvre wird gefunden und Robert soll der Polizei bei den Ermittlungen helfen, gerät allerdings schnell selbst unter Verdacht. Gemeinsam mit der Enkelin des Toten, Sophie Neveu macht er sich auf die Suche nach dem wahren Mörder und dem, was Sophies Großvater den beiden sterbend als Nachricht hinterlassen hat. Eine Schnitzeljagd durch Paris und London beginnt - und Robert Langdon wird bald klar, dass sie nach etwas suchen, was schon lange Gegenstand so vieler Suchen war - dem Heiligen Gral!
Der Roman liest sich flüssig und sehr, sehr spannend. Er ist gespickt voller Wissensschnipsel und Informationen zu Symbolen. Die Protagonisten sind sympathisch und es gibt einige Wendungen, die wirklich überraschen und den Roman zu einem wahren Pageturner machen!
April 19, 2025
Fue un libro muy publicitado gracias a una gran campaña de marketing.
De hecho, hubo una película, protagonizada por Tom Hanks, que no he visto, ni mi apetece ver.
Realmente, puede dejarse leer, lo que ha hecho que mucha gente lo hiciera, e incluso hubo una segunda parte (posiblemente peor aún, que ya es difícil), la narrativa es bastante plana y mediocre.
Su principal problema, es que suelta mentiras a diestro y siniestro, datos inconsistentes y teorías absurdas, algunas de ellas relacionadas con la Fe Católica. No sé cómo llegó a mis manos.
No lo recomiendo en absoluto
De hecho, hubo una película, protagonizada por Tom Hanks, que no he visto, ni mi apetece ver.
Realmente, puede dejarse leer, lo que ha hecho que mucha gente lo hiciera, e incluso hubo una segunda parte (posiblemente peor aún, que ya es difícil), la narrativa es bastante plana y mediocre.
Su principal problema, es que suelta mentiras a diestro y siniestro, datos inconsistentes y teorías absurdas, algunas de ellas relacionadas con la Fe Católica. No sé cómo llegó a mis manos.
No lo recomiendo en absoluto
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