W. R. (NYbooks) reviewed on 7/8/2008 + 100 more book reviews

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* * *. Mystery. Some university students attempt to decode an ancient manuscript previously attempted by former alumni/scholars.

This is not the Da Vinci Code. There is no page-turning action, except for the climax. It's more of a cerebral read. The first part is tough because the authors immediately hit us with the historic facts and puzzles. Underlining names with a highlighter helps. Nevertheless, the present day characters seem real, which is a plus.

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