Sorvino Looking For LAST TEMPLAR

This was a good book, rather interesting. Less cryptic than the Da Vinci Code, but full of the same adventure. The ending is less offensive.

Sounds interesting. DC didn't offend me. I don't think anything can offend me... besides Uwe Boll..

"I don't think anything can offend me... besides Uwe Boll.. "

LMAO!!! Good point by you friend.

The Last Templar was a pretty good book; not the best on the subject, but a fast, fun and interesting read. I'm a big fan of the historical history-adventure genre. I'd like to see Steve Berry's "The Templar Legacy" made into a film. I think that's the best of that type of book. James Rollins' Map of Bones would be a good one, too. I think Rollins' Sigma books would make a great series of movies (Map of Bones, Black Order and The Judas Strain).

For anyone interested in the Templars a good book to read is Stephen Horwarth's "The Knights Templar." It's non-fiction, and gives a good rundown of the Templar's activities over their existence. When mixed with some of the historical fiction books, I got an interesting picture of the Templars. Jack Whyte's writing a great (so far) trilogy about the Templars (Knights of the Black and White and Standard of Honor), again mixing facts with just enough supposition to make for a really great story. The first two books give a good look into the order. Dan Brown's books are a lot of fun to read, and while I don't think they're the best of these types of books, they definitely got me into the genre.

I'm looking forward to seeing The Last Templar mini, especially with Sorvino; I've always liked her. Garber's a good fit too, and always give a good performance.

TayDor...What did you find offensive in the ending of DaVinci Code?

I loved Whyte's take on King Arthur so I'll check out his Templar series.

I'm guessing TayDor is a standard Christian who doesn't like his myth being questioned. Although to be fair the movie, and even more the book, can be as rigidly dogmatic as the belief system they attack (and it is an attack, especially in the book, not just questioning).

Personally, I don't see why even the staunchest Christians have to be offended by even the most profane movies. They're just movies. As in fiction. I am a Christian and I didn't find any offense in The Da Vinci Code. Nowhere in the movie did they claim that this was a documentary of the actual events that took place. Maybe it's just me...

I agree with what fft5305 said, but kudos to necroskippy for being the first one to throw out the "standard Christian" and "his myth" crap. Dude, you CAN get your point across without offending someone or their beliefs.

And now I sit and wait for that SONYMANswallows dude to show up and start spewing invective about Christianity and Republicans.

Ah well.

I was offended upon reading this book, but not by the anti-Christian message, which I don't mind at all, but by the horrible, amateurish writing. I found it incredibly difficult to get through the book, and in the end, never did finish it. The idea behind the story itself was somewhat intriguing, and it seemed to be well researched, but it was just so hackneyed and cliched it was impossible to read. I was quite disappointed because the subject matter really interested me. Now Dan Brown's writing is not great, and is a little too formulaic for my tastes, but at least he knows how to keep the reader engrossed.

Yes, I am a Christian. But I did enjoy the Da Vinci Code for what it was. I didn't find it offensive. Incorrect according to my beliefs, but still an entertaining read.

Again, I did not find Da Vinci Code offensive. Some may, however. Which is why the ending of The Last Templar would be less offensive. I didn't want to elaborate on why it would be less offensive as it would be a spoiler.

I recommend Whyte's Templar series too. I read the first oneand it is a nice look at the Crusades and that era. Gave me a new look into that time period.

Necroskippy: No, I don't like my narrow boxed in world beliefs questioned. But I've gotten used to it since the world is often populated by insensitive people who seem to look for opportunities to spit in someone's face. Of course, it never helps when people on all sides of any issue do the same thing.

TayDor, why would you be offended if you someone questioned your religious beliefs anyway? Maybe you should ask yourself 'Why do I believe what I believe?'...perhaps you afraid to do so, as you may realize that what you believe MAY not be the truth.
I was raised in a conservative christian home, so I know all about being afraid to question things. That's all I do anymore is question things. The bible is a nice book written by men. No higher beings, but men. And passed down through the years to more men. And edited by men, who saw fit to do so. And translated by men. It is full of flawed ideas and fairy tales, for the most part.
The only reason someone would be offended by the Da Vinci Code or any book of the sort is that it scares them to question what they have always been taught. Be a free thinker. Don't nod your head to the constant retelling of a 2000 year old collection of stories and genology records that may or may not be true simply because your grandpappy said it's so. Contemplate it all for yourself and cross reference it with the stories and teachings of other religions and simple logic and you may be surprised by what you find..