Angels & Demons by Dan Brown Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Angels & Demons
Book Review: A Nonstop Action Work of FICTION!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
World renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is laying in his bed early one morning when his world is shattered at 5:18 AM by a phone call from a mysterious Maximilian Kohler, head of an ultrasecret Swiss science organization who needs his services ASAP! And when we mean right away, we mean RIGHT AWAY; Kohler is sending his private jet, which will bring Langdon to Switzerland to start the longest day and the most intense journey of his life. You see, a scientist working on a project to discover the secrets of antimatter has been Murdered, apparently by an ancient cult called The Illuminati, who seared their special brand into the dead man's forehead. Langdon soon learns that the killer or killers intend to revive the longstanding quest of this secret society by placing this antimatter bomb somewhere in the Vatican; their goal is nothing less than the destruction of the entire Catholic church!! Along the way, he encounters Vittoria, the ultrasexy, ultrasmart daughter of the dead scientist, and her aide is enlisted in the quest. Symbols, symbols abound, ancient scripts, cryptic messages, all of which must be solved by our intrepid duo before midnight when the Vatican goes Kaboom! Oh, and have I mentioned that there is a conclave of cardinals (not the birds, silly!) esconced in the Vatican, preparing to elect a new Pope? How remiss of me! Well, it seems that the killers also intend to gruesomely dispatch one of the cardinals per hour, and there is nothing Langdon, Vittoria, and the entire Swiss Guard can do about it, is there? Wrong! Enter the camerlingo, the Pope's personal chamberlain, whose services are also enlisted in the quest. All in all, it's a madcap romp through 500+ pages and the longest day of everyone's life. Part James Bond and/or Indiana Jones adventure, part Umberto Eco symbology quest, all spellbinding, all guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat, all FUN!! However, a few cautions. First, if you are overly squeamish and cannot handle gruesome and macabre deaths graphically depicted, you might want to stay away from this book. Also if you are an overly critical type and love to look for all the factual flaws and inaccuracies of a work of FICTION (Isn't that a contradiction?? Think about it!), this book may not be for you as well. Still, if nonstop action and literary puzzles are what really grab your attention, then I would suggest grabbing a copy of this book right away and be prepared for the ride of your life. Quick before it's too late! The clock is ticking!!!Book Review: A Page Turner
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have read The Da Vinci Code, then you are in for a similar story in Angels and Demons. Both of these Dan Brown thrillers include the sometimes superhuman actions and instincts of a Harvard symbologist, an ancient secret brotherhood,a smart, sexy woman, and a twist at the end of the plot that will leave you wanting more. This book reads quickly and is full of interesting facts about Rome, the Vatican City and Papal succession in the Roman Catholic Church. I had to smile at some the similarities this book had with The Da Vinci Code (Angels and Demons came first), but I kept turning those pages nonetheless. I was hooked all the way to the end. All I was looking for from this book was something interesting to read during my daily commute, and I got that and so much more from this book. And for that reason, combined with Brown's engaging stories, this book deserves five stars.Book Review: A Page-Turner
Summary: 5 Stars
This was one of those books that makes you want to take a day off work and finish! I read this book in three days--losing sleep--neglecting housework--falling behind in other areas of my life--yet NOT CARING!
I know other reviewers have complained about the apocolyptic ending that DOES require some suspension of disbelief...but...they should remember that this is fiction. The author is a great story-teller. He doesn't claim that everything in the book is true. He bases this book on historical facts and research. If you want to read the TRUTH then you should read non-fiction.
For me, I was totally absorbed in this book and found it thoroughtly more enjoyable than The DaVinci Code by the same author. I feel that this book would make a much better movie. To me, the fast moving pace reminded me of the tv show "24". The entire novel takes place in one day.
The Vatican intrigue kept me engaged in the book. I also enjoyed learning about the 400-year-old secrets of the Illuminati. It had been a long time since I had thought about Galileo, Bernini, and Copernicus. This book was a good review of some of their most famous works and contributions.
I have recommended this book to everyone I know. I am not a "mystery" fan but this book grabbed me from page 1. The story of Mr. Vetra and his relationship with his daughter Vittoria was so intriguing and well written. I found the characters in this story well defined and developed.
I forced my husband to read it and pressured him to finish it quickly so we could discuss it.
This is a great work of FICTION that I recommend to anyone who likes PAGE-Turners and great mysteries.
Book Review: A Perfect Suspense Novel- Enjoy It!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this novel after reading the Da Vinci Code. Da Vinci was a huge let down but I heard this one was better so I gave it a shot.
What a pleasant surprise! Angels and Demons was a very exciting suspenseful masterfully plotted book. Additionally, Brown's writing is much better in this one. I thought that the writing in Da Vinci was amateurish. Angels and Demons should have been the bestseller that Da Vinci became.
The book is full of detail and is excellently researched. The dialogue is frequently funny. The best way to describe this book is an Indiana Jones Movie that was made into a book.
Ignore the other negative reviews, this book delivers.
Book Review: A Plot-Twisting Page Turner
Summary: 4 Stars
This was my first Dan Brown experience and I have to say I was not disappointed. Angels & Demons is next to impossible to put down. With his research and history of Rome and Vatican City as an added plus - I would definately receommend this to any other readers. The main character in the book, Robert Langdon is brought to life by Brown and is the epic hero of old throughout his adventures. The plot is thick with murder, occult, chases, secrecy, and mysteries all unfolding rapidly page after page. Just when you think the mystery is solved and everything wraps up the end mounts to yet another shocking twist. If you've read this far I can promise you won't be sorry for buying this treasure. I look forward to The DaVinci Code....