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Summary: Good....but not up to par with Da Vinci Code
Review: I read Angels and Demons AFTER I read The Da Vinci Code. I would say that I am glad I read the Da Vinci Code first, because it is almost the same premise as Angels. Waking up at a ridiculous hour by a mysterious phone call. Beautiful, intelligent woman...trip that leads to only God knows where. Same. Personally, I felt that the Da Vinci Code's overall topic was more interesting, but Dan Brown uses the same intriguing histroical facts here too. I want to caution readers about some reviews that call this book religious. It may take place in something religious, namely the Vatican...but it is by no means preachy or biblical. Like I said...good...but not great
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Summary: Another interesting, thought-provoking thriller from Dan B.
Review: Like many others, I came to "Angels and Demons" via "DaVinci Code". I was interested to see something of the past of both the character of Robert Langdon and of the author's work. I wasn't disappointed. Like "DaVinci", this book is a fast-paced thriller that combines typical thriller plot (ticking time-bomb, here literally!) with art history and religious themes. Since those were things I liked about "DaVinci", I was glad to see more of those elements again.The differences between the two works, though, are what make this book worth picking up. The main fascination for me with "Angels and Demons" was the way in which Brown explored the conflict between science and religion. Using CERN (a private, high-level scientific facility) and its creation of anti-matter and the very foundation of Catholicism, Brown deftly explores many angles of the creationism-vs.-Darwinism debate, the secularization of modern society, and what it means to have faith. Most fascinating to me was the ways in which characters appear 'good' or 'bad' or 'naive' to challenge the reader to really think about all sides presented and to perhaps define what is 'right' for themselves. Dan Brown is rapidly becoming a favorite with me. While his books, as other reviewers have noted, seem to be falling into rather a formula in format, the ideas which underlie the thrillers are well-thought out and articulated - and are different, so far, with each new book. I look forward to seeing where Langdon goes next! Even without the heady themes, the simple thrill ride of the story's enough to make reading this worthwile.
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Summary: A&D is good, though not DaVinci Code good
Review: Like other reviewers I sought this book out soon after reading DaVinci Code. I was a little disappointed because the format of events is irritatingly similar and he gets several facts wrong. Specifically he has not researched his aviation facts well; distrating to me, as I am a professional pilot. For instance, he claims the hypersonic plane in A&D has a thrust-to-weight ratio of 25 to 1 and that normal jets have a TTW of 7 to 1. This is totally false--modern jets are lucky to have a 1 to 3 ratio! For instance, the Citation II I fly is a 14,500lb airplane fully loaded, with engines that produce 5,000 lb of combined thrust. He also talks of Robert Langdon getting altitude sickness while flying on the jet at 60,000 ft. This is ridiculous since he'd be in a pressurized plane where the cabin altitude is significantly less, maybe 10,000ft! If these were the only errors I might forgive them, but they are not. I have since found out that the Italian phrases are inaccurate at best, and it makes me wonder what else he got wrong. My advice: Read DaVinci Code, then move on to other books.
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Summary: Better than the Da Vinci Code
Review: Prequel to The Da Vinci Code. Symbologist Robert Langdon is chasing a satanic cult who has a time bomb planted in Rome trying to establish a new world order. With new friends and help from the Roman police they could have a chance. Angels and Demons by Dan Brown is the best mystery I have read. It has twists, unexpected changes. Highly detailed and captivating, you never want to put it down.
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Summary: Good thriller, bad bad quotes!
Review: The vast majority of the quotes in Italian are just wrong!
If you know the Italian language it's very difficult not too lough when you read one. If and when quotes are used (to add a feeling of localization and credibility) they have to be right!
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Summary: Angels, Demons need Editor
Review: I don't know what happened between "Angels and Demons" and "The DaVinci Code," but anyone who expects to find a worthy precursor to the Code will be disappointed. The prose limps; the plot is chaotic; there are countless bits of narrative that don't ring true (e.g., an extremely bright young girl raised in an orphanage asks, "What does 'adopted' mean?"); and the endless ending(s) are as tedious as the twenty codas of those second-rate pieces of classical music that won't quit. I can only conclude that Dan Brown underwent an editorial transplant at some point, with excellent results. It's too bad that his publishers felt it necessary to trade on the success of "The DaVinci Code" by reissuing this very weak earlier effort.
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Summary: Entertaining
Review: I must admit, I had difficulty putting this book down. The story has its faults, but considering how captivated I became in the tale - and how it held my attention throughout, I can't be overly critical. The pace of the story is intense and most of the characters are pretty well developed. I would like to have learned more about the background of the Hassassin however. Dan Brown writes vivid, super-interesting stories that are entertaining and imaginative. Can't wait to read his next novel....
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Summary: Twists and Symbolism
Review: From page 1 I was intrigued, from page 20 I was enthralled, page 569 had me not wanting it to end. Well researched and plotted, this book made me rethink so many of the things that I believe. I am personally not Catholic, but was still intrigued by villanous plots, secret infiltrations and murder around every corner. I found the Science vs. Religion debate that takes place through the book to be quite enlightening. I reccomend this book to anyone who wishes to enjoy a good suspense with delightful characters AND wants to think, and I mean REALLY think.
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Summary: Oh very intriguing! It kept me on the edge of my seat!!
Review: Wow!!! This book got me interested in reading again. From the beginning of the novel when Brown describes Langdon's dream till the end I was intrigued to know what would happen next. Robert Langdon is very intersting as a main character, because he is a nerd and he gets involved in adventure yet he thrives in adventorous situations. I also love the religious symbolism that is involved in this novel for I would like to consiver myself a religious young man. This novel also got me interested in the department of symbology. How intersting of a career it would be to study symbols and their backgrounds as a career. Dan Brown also did a wonderful job with doing his research on the Illuminati. I would love to find out more information on them. Also in this novel that is well done is Dan Brown's development of the character's and their backgrounds. Robert Langdon is a claustrophic and Brown explains that and there are other intersting characteristics that he explains about his characters. I would have never thought that a novel about a Harvard symbologist and a marine biologist going on a wild goose chase could be so much fun to read about, but it is. One other thing about this novel is the twists and turns. Brown will keep you thinking about who has done what and how the novel will end. Enjoy!! God bless!!
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Summary: Decent novel
Review: Like many others, I read Angels & Demons after thoroughly enjoying The DaVinci Code. While I enjoyed Angels & Demons, it was a little predictable after having read The DaVicni Code. It's basically the same structure--starts out with a murder, Langdon hooks up with a family member of dead person, they set out to find out what happened. If you really liked The DaVinci Code, you'll probably enjoy this book...it's a fast read anyway, so you won't be spending weeks reading it or anything. It's just not as good as The DaVinci Code, and it is difficult to separate the two and judge this one as a completely different book without taking both into consideration.
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