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I couldn't put it down! I'd been wanting to read "The Da Vinci Code" for a while. When my fiance surprised me with the illustrated edition, I was happy that I'd finally get a chance to read the book, but I also didn't understand why there was an illustrated edition available. Once I started reading, however, I was very grateful to have the illustrated edition in hand. Revealing too much of the plot of this book will take away from the pleasure of reading it, so I'm not going to say too much. Basically, the story begins when someone is murdered at the Louvre museum, setting into motion a cryptic chain of events that lead to a religious secret which has been kept under wraps for thousands of years. This is a fast-paced, intriguing novel that elaborates on actual conspiracy theories that have been talked about for centuries. (Now I understand why certain religious circles are all up in arms about the content of this book!) I think that anyone who has even a remote interest in theology will love this book, and anyone else just looking for a good thriller to read will not be disappointed. Dan Brown references many historical landmarks and objects in his book, which is why this illustrated edition is so convenient. Unless you have a very strong background in art and religious history and know Paris and London like the back of your hand, chances are that you'll get a little lost in some places, which is where the illustrations come in. Photographs of historical landmarks and images of famous works of art act as key reference points throughout the book that will make reading it even more enjoyable. If you haven't read "The Da Vinci Code" yet, I highly suggest you do it soon and not wait for Hollywood to butcher the story with the movie version. I also recommend shelling out the extra few bucks needed to purchase the illustrated edition: you'll be glad you did.