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Summary: DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE ALREADY READ DAVINCI CODE!!!!
Review: This book is exactly like the Davinci Code. Angels was written before Davinci so if you have not read Davinci it might be entertaining. I was only able to get 1/4 the way through the book before giving up due to the similarities. Davinci is great but steer clear of this if Davinci was read before. Gave 3 stars to be fair since I did not read all of the book.
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Summary: Angles and Demons
Review: Well written book with lots of well researched information. If you like suspense steeped with historical fact this is the book for you. The interplay between science and religion is well done, although short of delving into any one subject too deeply (as it should for a work of fiction). Overall an interesting well written book with some excellent twists. I would highly recommend reading it.
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Summary: Really Great Book
Review: This is the second book from Dan Brown that I have read. I just finished this story and it completely shocked me. It went from being interesting to a roller coaster ride that thrust me through so many emotions, so many obstacles, and compelling puzzles. Amazing - A religious conspiracy, a silent battle that rages between science and theology. Some say, it isn't for the weak of faith, which I find silly. If you are open minded and looking for one of those novels begging for its pages to be turned...look no further. I just read a copy of Edgar Fouche's 'Alien Rapture,' which also blew me away. Another fun book is Brad Steiger's 'Werewolf.' I also really liked Brown's 'Deception Point. Want to be shocked, check out Dr. Paul Hill's 'Unconventional Flying Objects' and always read the Amazon reviews.
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Summary: Great Religious Suspense- Too much Like DC
Review: This is a good book. Very well researched and well written. However, many of the characters are almost identical to those in the Da Vinci Code. The obvious example would be the similarities between Vittoria and Sophie. The ones that really dissapointed me were the almost exact similarities between Fache and Olivetti, Teabing and the Camerlengo, and even the lesser Vatican LT. with the French police LT! Just keep this in mind, he just used the same characters with different names. I hope he doesn't do the same for the sequal to Da Vinci Code.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: It was wonderful. Very thought provoking. If you like History, science, thrillers, and any book that makes you hang on to every word then here it is.
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Summary: Fabulous
Review: This book will keep you on the edge of your secret with its clever writing and gripping story. There are twists and turns until the very end. Highly recommended!!
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Summary: Excellent mystery -- on par with The DaVinci Code
Review: Here again (or should I say, before, since the book was written earlier than "The Code") Dan Brown shows himself a master storyteller. Clearly, the themes of the book are less controversial: (1) particle physics; (2) anti-Catholic secret societies; (3) world conspiracy; however, the formula is similar. The book however, has a greater degree of fiction, which perhaps is why it has not attracted the public attention as much as the "Code".
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Summary: A great read!
Review: Dan Brown has me hooked!! He would not be able to write books fast enough to keep me happy!
Angels and Demons is a terrific read. The historical information is fascinating. If you liked the DaVinci Code, you'll love Angels and Demons. It is not as predictable as the DaVinci Code and Dan has given more detail and thought to the plot and how he builds the story and its characters. I loved it.
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Summary: TOTALLY SATISFYING...7 STARS!!!!
Review: Once in a great while, a book comes along that will blow your mind. This book for me was one of them. Dan Brown's writing style is fantastic, his story and intrigue are so well laid out that it had me guessing till the very end.
The premise alone was interesting, to solve the riddle of the Illuminati, an ancient order founded to destroy the catholic Church. Our heroes must find a ticking time bomb somewhere under the Vatican, as well as four kidnapped Cardinals slated to be elected Pope before they are killed. I loved how at any given moment there was a mystery or a puzzle that needed to be solved; always building up the tension and making you want to read on to see what will happen next. THIS IS GOOD WRITING. (Unlike my writing, LOL.) I don't know how many times I can repeat it, it was great!!!. If you want to read a fast passed, edge of your seat thriller, with an Indiana Jones esc feel, then this is the novel for you. Don't Delay.
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Summary: If your a "Code" Fan...this book is not as good.
Review: The first book by D. Brown I had ever read was The DaVinci Code. I was rivited by the entire novel and couldn't wait to read A & D which is Code's predecessor. I was dissapointed. The character developement was weak and shady at best, the emotions he tried to convey between his hero and heroine felt fake and forced. The fiction portion took on huge leaps of imagination and some of the action portions were unbelievable, unless your a cartoon character. Overall this book wasn't awful, but your best bet is to skip this one and go straight to The Code where he corrected most of what he did wrong in Angels and Demons. Be warned that once you have read a plot line by Brown...the rest of his books follow the same pattern. One book by this author is all you need and want.
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