Saturday, 17 October 2009

How to write a Dan Brown Novel

Ingredients:

1. Robert Langdon-1
2. Assassin -1
3. Secret group or organisation- 1 (references to others based on taste)
4. Word origins and etymologies- numerous
5. Conspiracy theories- as many as the readers can tolerate
6. Controversial suggestions guaranteed to draw attention -1

Recipe:

Take Robert Langdon as the main protagonist. Decide upon a certain controversy/conspiracy theory to form the base. Embroil Langdon in the problem somehow. Have the theory linked to a powerful and secret organization. An assassin to serve as the villain. Sprinkle liberally with monologues, word origins, etymologies and brilliant stuff. Connect all the above in a lucid narration. Your product is ready to be served.

Statutory warning: Sample at your own risk. The latest one is 699 bucks and which i found to be frankly boring.

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