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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
Fabric Type: 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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Bad. If you like books that hide information to keep you reading, mislead the reader so they can surprise you later with the truth, and claim to offer revelations that amount to shallow aphorisms, then this is the book for you. Hey, we're all God. Now you know the central message of the book.
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this book is interesting in its information about masons, but other than that it is annoying in that you could predict what is going to happen based on the format being the exact same thing as Brown's other books. Langdon seemed to be more annoying than in previous adventures in that despite what he had been through in france and italy, was so surprised by everything that happened to him in this experience. Too unrealistic that it was frustrating.
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Brown is great at writing the scenes and keeping up the tension. The overall content could be organized better -the idea of Noetic science and collective consciousness gets mentioned everywhere, seemed repetitive at places. However, I am glad he is telling the mass about it. We do need to move that way.
The story is gripping, but it's the same old monstrous, grotesque antagonist chasing and butchering Langdon and company. At the end I still don't know what the "lost symbol" was? Is ... Read More
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The book was in the shape they said it would be in. The price was right. Would buy more books from them.
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The "Lost Symbol" was a good book full of mystery and suspense. Dan Brown deviated from his standard prologue format which was disappointing. I thought that parts of the book were apologies for "Da Vinci Code" he had his opinions and he told them like he believed them, which is what any good author should do. I saw this as a response to the back lash for writing such a controversial book. Other than that i highly recommend this novel
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