Reviews

Inferno by Dan Brown

eiridium's review against another edition

3.0

It is what it is. An enjoyable read...somewhat predictable, but engaging enough and enough to keep you going for a day or two. Feel somewhat contrived around the supporting inspiration and a need to tease out tidbits related to the setting and the historical setting.

llamyllama's review against another edition

1.0

-DNF- (twice)

I'm just so tired. I've been trying to read this book, twice, but it still ends like the beginning.

I don't know, I like Robert Langdon's adventure, except this one. I try to, but it doesn't work out.

kotakafelix's review against another edition

5.0

Страхотна книга, интересна история, обрати и неочакван финал. Всеки, който я прочете трябва да види Флоренция на живо.

niveditha26's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

johncairns's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

As always, I enjoy a good Dan Brown book with its fast-paced chapters (although the descriptions can be quite cumbersome to wade through). This was indeed a good book, not much more. I found some of the twists and turns a bit far fetched, as well as the ending which left me feeling slightly unsatisfied.

ellipsiscool's review against another edition

4.0

I have read all of Dan Brown's books and I have to admit they have become somewhat predictable. However, I really am glad I read Inferno. It covered a very important topic - overpopulation - and in a way that was interesting. I love the Robert Langdon books because they are full of interested tidbits of information. It was fantastic learning about Florence, Venice, and Instanbul.

The story did take a little bit to take off. About half way through, it really started to grab my attention. I enjoyed the ending (the last 200 pages or so) the most. So yes I believe it's worth the read and yes it was better than the Lost Symbol.

goldenmarsje23's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

alexinho10's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

ckanz65's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

kellygoesgeocaching's review against another edition

3.0

This book was much like his previous books though the subject matter and the major plot twist did make me quite uneasy. I understand that's the human denial the author is describing, but it did take some enjoyment out of the story. I find the reference in each Robert Langdon book to his stupid Mickey Mouse watch infuriating; I'm not really sure why and I understand the character tic behind it, but it drives me batty. The locations in this book were my favourite thing about it - I adore Florence and Venice having studied them intensely in a subject on the Renaissance and having visited them years ago on honeymoon. I am now really keen to get to the last destination in the book too someday. Otherwise, this book was an easy, quick read and I enjoyed it, but I didn't love it.