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Summary: Dan is the best
Review: I liked this book better than the Davinci code... Enough said..if you have not read all of Dan's books you are really missing something..
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Summary: Educational? You've got to be kidding!
Review: As I read this book, I wondered how much of the facts in it I could believe. Obviously, I knew the plane wasn't real, but the Illuminati - were they really related to the freemasons? - were all those famous people really involved with them? - did they even exist? And then, how about all that physics about antimatter - was it really such a powerful energy source? - could it really be suspended by magnets? - had it even been proven to exist? I had no clue. And all those fascinating facts about the Vatican - were any of them true? I didn't know what I should or shouldn't believe. Upon reflection, I've decided we shouldn't necessarily believe any of it. And I think the author may have given us some pretty clear messages to that effect. Several reviewers have mentioned the seeming lack of purpose in including the ultra-fast plane into the story. Could it be that the author included the sci-fi plane for the sole reason of telling the reader "Don't take anything you read in this book as fact"? The same with hatha yoga being of Buddhist origin - it's such a glaring error that perhaps it was included so that we wouldn't take any of the rest of the so called "facts" too seriously. I certainly think that anyone who believes the book is educational without doing further research is being dangerously naive.In spite of not being able to believe a single thing in this book, I found the conflict between religion and science to be the most fascinating aspect of the book. Yes, the plot was of the "I can't put it down" nature, although highly ludicrous. At the end of the book, I wasn't sure if the author was on the side of religion or science - at first I thought science, but when the camerlengo made his impassioned speech, I thought, well perhaps it's religion. Then at the end, I was back to thinking maybe science. Or perhaps the author just wanted to make us think.
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Summary: 5 Stars PLUS PLUS
Review: I nearly needed an oxygen mask the night I sat up until dawn to finish this book....simply breathtaking!! I really did have to remind myself to breathe. I read it after the Da Vinci Code, and didn't really expect it to be BETTER than that book...but in many ways it was...a real roller coaster ride of thrills and chills. Lot's of fun!
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Summary: Captivating, an all night reader
Review: I was first introduced to Dan Brown's writing with DaVinci Codes, which I loved. When a friend let me borrow her copy of Angles and Demons, I started reading it thinking it couldn't possibly be as good as DaVinci Codes. Boy was I wrong! This is an absolute riveting book. Fast paced, well written, Brown is a masterful story teller who clearly does his research on the subject matter. This book is full of twists and turns turns which keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The only negative comment i have is that Brown repeatedly uses what I feel are very far-fetched coincidences to lead Langdon and Vittoria to figure things out. However, overall this is a book that I highly recommend. And, as an added bonus, readers can go to the Dan Brown website and see pictures of the actual sites in Rome described in the book.
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Summary: Da Vinci Code's Red Headed Stepchild
Review: Don't bother unless you really love this guy. Plot is ludicrous. There's a reason nobody read this book first.
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Summary: Thrilling!!!
Review: I read this book after reading The Da Vinci Code. I was a bit concerned it would be too much the same. However, while there were some similarities in the plot, it was different enough to make it equally enjoyable. Highly recommended!! You'll devour it in a weekend.
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Summary: Suspend your Disbelief
Review: I read the Da Vinci Code before reading this one and find the same conspiracy theories throughout both. Not that that's a bad thing. But you really have to take the story with a grain of salt. Make that several grains! Being raised Catholic, I found the ceremonies etc. very familiar, but the plot twists are pretty hard to swallow. That helicopter scene is way beyond credible! Devout Catholics will be offended by the book, but to give the guy credit, he tells a good story. Liked the main male character, but getting really tired of authors who seem determined to make their lead females appear strong and independent by making them bitchy and rude.
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Summary: Another Winner From Dan Brown!
Review: I read the "DaVinci Code" first and decided to read "Angels and Demons".This is another excellent book.A Phyisist Leonardo
Betra is killed and his eye is cut out. He is also branded.Our
heor Robert Langdon is flown to CERN headquarters on a jet the travels 15,000 miles per hour.Langdon discover that the brand is used by an ancient cult called the Illuminati.Langdon,the director of CERN Kohler and Vittorio Vetra discover that a container of antimatter has been stolen from the facility.The antimatter is hidden within Vatican City and set to explode.All
of this takes place while a conclave is taking place to elect a new Pope.The four leading candidates for Pope are kidnapped by a
hired killer called the Hassassin.The four candidates for Pope are killed and branded with four seperate brands used by the Illuminati.In the meantime Langdon and Vittoiro are searching the Vatican hunting for the antimatter.This book is exciting from start to finish.The ending of the book will shock you as well.This is another excellent book from Dan Brown. Buy it.
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Summary: Been There Done That
Review: This author redefines "formula" writing. Angels and Demons is essentially The Da Vinci Code with the same wafer thin characters in a different setting and slightly different plot. Great setup, just as with Da Vinci Code - this one involving a secret organization and corruption in the Vatican. But much of the action is so silly it takes away from the potential drama. Langdon's escapes are just too lame. The final one is so ridiculous I wanted to throw the book across the room. Yes, it's a novel, but it's distracting and less enjoyable to me when things get that unbelievable. However, this is certainly a page turner. If you like your novels light and cheesy, it's a fun and quick read.
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Summary: An excellent read-- equal style to Da Vinci Code
Review: Seeing as how much of the recent popularity of "Angels & Demons" stems from Brown's success with "The Da Vince Code", I'll let you in on a little secret; if you enjoyed the "Da Vinci Code", you'll undoubtedly enjoy "Angels & Demons." Brown continues his sharp, casual verbal style, and never ceases to pour on a healthy sampling of anecdotes. It is no wonder that such an interesting storyline as this was adapted into a movie. His characters are actually MORE developed by the end of the book than are the characters in his more popular novel, making this book, ironically, a better read. I would recommend this book to almost anyone, especially fans of the "Da Vinci Code"
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