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ellissah's review against another edition
3.0
This is not a great work of artistic prose, nor do I think that Dan Brown is one of the best writers of our time. What I do think he is, is a good storyteller. This book is written in such a way that does not detract from the fast-paced adventure that occurs throughout these books. This book is more about the enjoying the plot than the writing. And while sometimes the writing was noticeably less than brilliant in some places, I did not feel that my overall enjoyment in the story was diminished. It is written simply but effectively.
While I know that everything that is in this book is not an absolute fact, it is an enjoyable romp through some history that exists around us.
The romantic plot line was at times unnecessary and a little rushed, but it wasn't a major part of the book so I didn't have an issue with it.
While I am not sure it is deliberate, one thing that did not sit particularly well in Angel and Demons was the fact that the assassin was Arab. If you have one Arab character in your book and make him a terrorist.... This isn't a spoiler, you find this out near the beginning of the book. While he is not coming from a place of religious fanaticism I did not find that race was a necessary addition for this kind of character, and the overall lack of diversity was displeasing. Even though this book is a bit older and I doubt that it was entirely intentional it is still problematic.
Keeping in mind that I was born and raised Catholic and had no issues with other parts of the book. Although there were many moments in the story when the author was a kinder to them.
While I know that everything that is in this book is not an absolute fact, it is an enjoyable romp through some history that exists around us.
The romantic plot line was at times unnecessary and a little rushed, but it wasn't a major part of the book so I didn't have an issue with it.
While I am not sure it is deliberate, one thing that did not sit particularly well in Angel and Demons was the fact that the assassin was Arab. If you have one Arab character in your book and make him a terrorist.... This isn't a spoiler, you find this out near the beginning of the book. While he is not coming from a place of religious fanaticism I did not find that race was a necessary addition for this kind of character, and the overall lack of diversity was displeasing. Even though this book is a bit older and I doubt that it was entirely intentional it is still problematic.
Keeping in mind that I was born and raised Catholic and had no issues with other parts of the book. Although there were many moments in the story when the author was a kinder to them.
nicklawrence83's review against another edition
4.0
The murdered body of a physicist is discovered in a research facility in Switzerland. Whilst examining the body, a cryptic symbol is identified seared onto the physicist’s chest. Renowned symbologist Robert Langdon is asked to identify the meaning of the symbol and is drawn into a plot against the Catholic Church being hatched by the mysterious organisation known as the Illuminati. Langdon and scientist Vittoria Vetra, must save the Vatican from a bomb threat which sees them exlpore crypts, catacombs and abandoned cathederals.
I enjoyed this book more than The Da Vinci Code. I don’t believe all the conspiracy theories but it’s a great piece of escapism.
I enjoyed this book more than The Da Vinci Code. I don’t believe all the conspiracy theories but it’s a great piece of escapism.
kvarun88's review against another edition
the first ever serious fiction i read..! after tht there has been no looking back..! highly recommended..!
jenniferwong's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
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