Dav reviewed The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
None
4 stars
Another easy read.
Mass Market Paperback, 639 pages
English language
Published Oct. 6, 2010 by Anchor Books.
In this stunning follow-up to the global phenomenon The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown demonstrates once again why he is the world's most popular thriller writer.
The Lost Symbol is a masterstroke of storytelling that finds Richard Langdon in a deadly race through a real-world labyrinth of codes, secrets, and unseen truths...all under the watchful eye of Brown's most terrifying villain to date. Set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C., The Lost Symbol is an intelligent, lightning-paced story with surprises at every turn. This is Dan Brown's most exciting novel yet. (back cover)
In this stunning follow-up to the global phenomenon The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown demonstrates once again why he is the world's most popular thriller writer.
The Lost Symbol is a masterstroke of storytelling that finds Richard Langdon in a deadly race through a real-world labyrinth of codes, secrets, and unseen truths...all under the watchful eye of Brown's most terrifying villain to date. Set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C., The Lost Symbol is an intelligent, lightning-paced story with surprises at every turn. This is Dan Brown's most exciting novel yet. (back cover)
Another easy read.
I didn't see the ending coming. Enjoyed it as an audio-book.
I didn't see the ending coming. Enjoyed it as an audio-book.
Fairly poor. I've enjoyed Dan's other books, but this is one for the US market only (the entire action happens in Washington DC, it's all about national symbology) and some of it is simply unbelievable nonsense. Shame.
Fairly poor. I've enjoyed Dan's other books, but this is one for the US market only (the entire action happens in Washington DC, it's all about national symbology) and some of it is simply unbelievable nonsense. Shame.
I would have given it 3 stars but I was pretty disappointed with the ending. Seemed like a lot of build up - great build up, actually - for what, to me, felt like an anti-climax.
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Agreeing with a previous reviewer (Tara Lynn) this book is just a rehash of previous titles, the reveal on the albino ... err I mean Tattooed man was painfully obvious. Alas for a book about a symbolist who finds formula everywhere, its a pity the character is not self aware enough to his own creators 'best selling formula'
Brown is able to write a great book, please, lets that ability used?
Agreeing with a previous reviewer (Tara Lynn) this book is just a rehash of previous titles, the reveal on the albino ... err I mean Tattooed man was painfully obvious. Alas for a book about a symbolist who finds formula everywhere, its a pity the character is not self aware enough to his own creators 'best selling formula'
Brown is able to write a great book, please, lets that ability used?