Abstract
Reader-reception theory originated in Germany in the 1960s, with representatives like Jauss and Iser. They oppose to the traditional thinking that authors are the most important, and believes that readers are the true reason of successful literary works. A piece of work can only be received by readers if it meets the psychological needs of readers.
By applying four main concepts of reader-reception theory, namely, readers, horizons of expectations, reconstructions of expectations and response inviting structure, this paper analyzes plots and expressions in The Da Vinci Code, trying to find out the reasons why it has captured millions of readers and become a world classic.
Keywords   The Da Vinci Code  Reader-reception  Horizons of expectations  Reconstruction of expectations

读者接受理论起源于20世纪60年代的德国，其代表人物是姚斯和伊瑟尔。他们反对一贯的“作者中心论”，认为读者才是文学作品成功的真正原因，一部作品只有与读者很好地结合起来，符合读者的思绪和心理，才能被读者所接受，作品才真正成型。
本论文从读者接受理论出发，从读者、文本的召唤结构、期待视野、视野转换四个方面来分析《达•芬奇密码》中的相关情节设计与文字表达，发掘该作品吸引读者的方式及成为征服全球经典作品的原因。
关键词  《达•芬奇密码》 读者接受 期待视野 视野转换

The Da Vinci Code is the American best-selling author, Dan Brown's most successful and representative work. Released since March, 2003, the novel has quickly conquered a great number of readers and become the classic of suspense novels with sales of millions of copies in the world because of its sensitive subjects, rich contents and exciting plots. The novel also makes Dan Brown one of the best-sellers in the United States. The great success of The Da Vinci Code attracted many researchers to explore the reasons from so many expects as its contents, sensitive subjects and huge disputes. However, they have ignored the important role played by readers which is an essential element in reader-reception theory. Dan Brown has applied the theory very well and has taken readers into consideration while creating the novel, so readers are made coauthors.