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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
Fabric Type: 9780385504225
Fax Number: First Edition
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Publisher: 1
Region Code: 528
Total External Bays Free: September 15, 2009
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Total Parallel Ports: September 15, 2009
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Features:- ISBN13: 9780385504225
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New Novel by Dan Brown, author of Digital Fortress, Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and Breaking Point. Supposedly with content on the Mormons and on Freemasonry! New adventures of Robert Langdon.
Amazon.com Review:
Let's start with the question every Dan Brown fan wants answered: Is The Lost Symbol as good as The Da Vinci Code? Simply put, yes. Brown has mastered the art of blending nail-biting suspense with random arcana (from pop science to religion), and The Lost Symbol is an enthralling mix. And what a dazzling accomplishment that is, considering that rabid fans and skeptics alike are scrutinizing every word.
The Lost Symbol begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here. Suffice it to say that as with many series featuring a recurring character, there is a bit of a formula at work (one that fans will love). Again, brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown's hands Washington D.C. is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. tourism board: get your "Lost Symbol" tour in order). And, as with other Dan Brown books, the pace is relentless, the revelations many, and there is an endless parade of intriguing factoids that will make you feel like you are spending the afternoon with Robert Langdon and the guys from Mythbusters.
Nothing is as it seems in a Robert Langdon novel, and The Lost Symbol itself is no exception--a page-turner to be sure, but Brown also challenges his fans to open their minds to new information. Skeptical? Imagine how many other thrillers would spawn millions of Google searches for noetic science, superstring theory, and Apotheosis of Washington. The Lost Symbol is brain candy of the best sort--just make sure to set aside time to enjoy your meal. --Daphne Durham
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Takes a dramatic look at the mysteries that surrounded the original leaders of America. I would recommend it to those who love mystery and are open to old/new ideas.
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Another physically freakish villain kills off unsuspecting secondary characters as he chases two-dimensional family members around D.C. landmarks to uncover a silly string of Masonic codes and magic squares which lead to...absolutely nothing! [...]
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All due respect to Dan Brown and fellow readers, I must say that while I was excited to read his latest book, I found myself extremely disappointed about half-way through. It wasn't that the book was poorly written (though I must agree with other reviewers that certain elements were extraneous), but rather that the story felt suspiciously familiar: I'm sure many will remember the Bruckheimer blockbuster "National Treasure" that all but tells the same story--though, in my opinion? Theirs was better. ... Read More
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Everyone interested in books seems to feel passionately about Dan Brown, whether love him or hate him. I rarely feel that passionately about an author. Dan Brown is no exception. I enjoy some of his books more than others, and I feel he has some weaknesses as an author as well as some great strengths. What follows outlines some of those strengths and weakness as put on display in this, his latest novel, The Lost Symbol.
Brown's greatest strength as a writer is his ability with the cliffhanger. ... Read More
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Dan Brown sticks to a winning formula. In the timespan of one day, Robert Langdon goes through a dramatic thrilling adventure. Similar to 'The Da Vinci Code', Dan Brown is excellent in mixing history, religion, philosophy, science and legends to make the story even more compelling. I could not rest until I finished the book - highly entertaining, frantic and breathtaking!
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