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Summary: Good until the 3rd act
Review: The first 2 third of this book is one of the most enjoyable times I've ever had reading a modern thriller. Mentally stimulating and interesting, likeable characters. But then the book devolves into a series of highly unrealistic action set-pieces that add layers of ridiculousness onto a story that had an unbelievable premise to begin with. I recommend it, it's still better than most thrillers, but it became both predictable and silly near the end.
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Summary: AMAZING
Review: THIS BOOK WAS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN!
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Summary: A fantastic read
Review: This is the first Dan Brown book that I have read after seeing its title on the bus.Dan Brown is totally effective in bringing fact, science, and history to a reader within an exciting plot. The characters, their roles and personalities are beautifully created to explain difficult concepts in a laymans terms and in the context in which they could be used outside of the academic world. Through Robert Langdon's adventure, we go deep into the Vatican, discover an ancient secret society "The Illuminati" (it prompted me to have a search on the internet!!), travel Rome, enlightened me with developments of Science and the subsequent issues that arise. I personally like books which slightly blur fact and fiction and this book did very well in achieving this. Dan Brown satisfied my own personal interest in science, beliefs and ethics and brings forward not only the questions we find ourselves asking in our own lives, but also the several answers that that accompany each question on religion, beliefs, ethics, sciences and morality. However, although the book starts factually and objectively and, for myself, although the plot developed brilliantly, I found that the facts and the situations created were not as strong as the beginning, reducing my engagement with the fact that I "could" be possibly reading a book that wasn't fiction.... I highly recommend reading it - incredibly informative, with an exciting plot. Even if you aren't interested in learning anything, but just like a damn good read ... I'm sure this will not disappoint. I'm now off to purchase and read the next Dan Brown book.
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Summary: Closer to my science fiction lovin' heart
Review: This book by Dan Brown is much better, in my opinon, as it is closer to the kind of science fiction books that have always kept me amazed and satisfied, such as "Foundation", "Stranger in a Strange Land", "Puppet Masters", "Childhood's End", "Neuromancer", "Cryptonomicon", "Darkeye: Cyber Hunter", for example. Very good. I recommend it.
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Summary: Couldn't Put It Down!
Review: I rarely read novels because I lose interest in slow development or obvious plots. This book is an exception. I found the topic of this book fascinating and the twists and turns of the dynamic writing kept me up late at night reading long after I should have gone to sleep. This book is definltely a MUST READ. Warning: Don't start this book when you need to go to sleep or go somewhere important because you won't want to put it down.
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Summary: Wake up into adventure!
Review: This is the first book I have had the pleasure of reading from Mr. Dan Brown. I plan to make it the first of many. The factual details he throws in could've turned the book into a dreary textbook in the hands of some authors. But in the hands of Mr. Brown, all the tantalizing information serves to not only entrance the reader, but to pull one so deeply into the story that many times I felt I was by the side of the characters experiencing each event as it occurred and as intent as they to find answer upon answer which unraveled the intricate web Mr. Brown wove with amazing alacrity.
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Summary: Better Than "The Da Vinci Code"
Review: Great fast paced page turner that will keep you reading until the suprising end.
If you liked "The Da Vinci Code," you will love "Angels and Demons!"
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Summary: Interesting idea, poor execution.
Review: This is the only book I've read by Dan Brown and it did not live up to the hype. The characters are predictable and one-dimensional. At times the "bad guy" seems like something out of a Scooby Doo episode. Sure the plot had a big twist, but it was quite a character stretch to get it achieved. I looked forward to reading this much-hyped series that had sparked religious controversy and promised unearthed secrets of the sordid histories of art, the Church, and science. However, the simplistic, uninteresting writing ruined the experience for me. The historic facts were intriguing--and they were all that kept me "into" this book. If what you prefer are more literary novels, don't waste your time on this. If you have less of a critical eye for literature and like an action-movie/thriller-mystery type of book, and if the writing style and character development are not important to you, then you'll probably enjoy this book. Many people I know enjoy the series... though I can't for the life of me figure out why.
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Summary: Didn't Let Me Down
Review: This is the 2nd Dan Brown novel I have read, the first being his acclaimed DaVinci Code. After reading the DaVinci I was hesitant to embark on this novel because I enjoyed his first one so much I couldn't see how he could possibly match the excellence of the DaVinci code with this earlier novel. I finished the book in less than three days and was relieved that Brown didn't let me down. Just the educational portions of this novel alone would make it an excellent read, the trouble and efforts that Brown goes through to make sure his facts are accurate are amazing. But on top of the facts is a suspenceful, believable, and page turning story that makes the read quick and quite enjoyable!
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Summary: How could you not read such captivating words??
Review: Dan Brown only became extremely popular with the fast-paced book, The Da Vinci Code. After reading it, I couldn't help myself to find his other completed novels. He is a master in storytelling, keeps his readers satisfied and wanting more, and an extremely patient man to have researched the information included in his novels. Angels and Demons takes its readers to the Vatican. Robert Langdon, the college professor of symbology, stars alongside Vittoria, a beautiful CERN employee. Throughout their journey the two are engulfed in antimatter problems, lost holy men, and cryptic messages that will leave you unable to put your book down. This book left me looking for more. The man is a genius! You don't have to be looking for a book about religion to like this. Religion or not, you will finish this book being smarter than when you started.
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