Sometimes you can tell from the start of a book that it's going to be great. Others you have to stick with for a while and they really grab you.

Then there is The Da Vinci Code.

I knew it was rubbish after two words! I knew why but I just couldn't explain it properly. So I am indebted to my friend Glen for pointing this little article my way. The problem's with the anarthrous np - as any fule kno.