[Arkinsaw]

I don't think Brown is trying to "prove" a theory, he is writing a fiction story that incorporates this as a plot element. It could be that your review seems to be attacking it as a real-world theory rather than a fiction book.

Brown's other novel, "Angels and Demons" repackages the "Illuminati" theory in a similar way with various clues to the conspiracy based on Roman statues, art, and buildings. Nobody reading it would imagine that Brown is "advocating" such a theory.

I imagine you'll see Brown continue to churn out similar novels with various other conspiracy theories and "proof" of them based on various elements in the real world. Readers probably shouldn't imagine that the author is putting them forward as fact.

[Antoninus]

I don't think Brown is trying to "prove" a theory, he is writing a fiction story that incorporates this as a plot element. It could be that your review seems to be attacking it as a real-world theory rather than a fiction book.

You'll notice that I attacked his book not only as "Pseudo-history for dummies" but also for the "9th grade writing level, paper cut-out characters, contrived plot and lame codes." It's an all around bad book that by no means deserves the hype it's received.