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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
This is why I love Dan Brown. Honestly, I don't understand how some people say his books are always the same and predictable. He always keeps me at the edge of my seat.
The story is so well constructed and the way the true events intertwine with the story he wants to tell is what truly amazes me. Just absolutely loved it.
The story is so well constructed and the way the true events intertwine with the story he wants to tell is what truly amazes me. Just absolutely loved it.
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Full of super interesting facts about historical symbols and icons! Adventurous and fun to read
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Der erste Band der Reihe hat mir sehr Gut gefallen, jedoch kann ich von meiner anfänglichen Begeisterungen hier nicht all zu viel wieder finden.
Dennoch das Mysteriums an sich und die aufregende Reise, war wieder gut geschrieben und recherchiert. Auch der Twist, wenn nicht zwar nicht überraschend, hat mir gefallen.
Nur Browns Art seine weiblichen Figuren zu schreiben konnte ich dieses Mal nicht gutmütig übersehen. Die Frage ob Robert Langdon immer eine attraktive Komplizin braucht, die er am Ende dann für sich erobert ist durch aus nicht problematisch, wenn auch recht klischeehaft und unoriginell. Aber die Art in welcher diese starken Persönlichkeiten trotz der Themen des Buches, wiederholt sexualisiert werden und auf ihr äußeres reduziert werden gefällt mir nicht. Ich muss nichts über Vittorias Brüste wissen und auch nicht konstant daran erinnert werden wie hübsch Sophie ist, als ob es irgendeine Bereicherung für die Geschehnisse des Buches beiträgt. Ich bin es leid wie einige Autoren es klingen lassen, als sei es wunderlich das Frauen schön und klug sein können.
Dennoch das Mysteriums an sich und die aufregende Reise, war wieder gut geschrieben und recherchiert. Auch der Twist, wenn nicht zwar nicht überraschend, hat mir gefallen.
Nur Browns Art seine weiblichen Figuren zu schreiben konnte ich dieses Mal nicht gutmütig übersehen. Die Frage ob Robert Langdon immer eine attraktive Komplizin braucht, die er am Ende dann für sich erobert ist durch aus nicht problematisch, wenn auch recht klischeehaft und unoriginell. Aber die Art in welcher diese starken Persönlichkeiten trotz der Themen des Buches, wiederholt sexualisiert werden und auf ihr äußeres reduziert werden gefällt mir nicht. Ich muss nichts über Vittorias Brüste wissen und auch nicht konstant daran erinnert werden wie hübsch Sophie ist, als ob es irgendeine Bereicherung für die Geschehnisse des Buches beiträgt. Ich bin es leid wie einige Autoren es klingen lassen, als sei es wunderlich das Frauen schön und klug sein können.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book really had a chokehold on American society when it came out. I never read it and figured it was time. I can see why people gravitated towards it. It was post Y2K, just after 9/11, pre-Mayan calendar ending, post x-files, W Bush era, in the middle of the Catholic Church scandal, and the internet wasn’t as immediate as it is now. It makes sense with that context why people would find this enthralling.
Dan Brown does a lot of lifting here. He makes the reader believe the theories and includes just enough history to make the reader be like “wait, was that right? Did that happen?” Kudos, girl.
Overall, though, I thought the book was just ok. It didn’t fully pull me in and I didn’t want to continue reading it. I had this checked out from the library so long that my account got suspended. I just didn’t want to pick it up. That’s not the feeling I want from a modern adventure thriller.
There were at least two moments where I wanted to throw the book because of a ridiculous turn of events. My eyes couldn’t roll back far enough.
I think, though, at the time, I would’ve been like “WHOA, that’s so crazy!” Anyways, remembering the context and the culture at the time helped keep my inner critic in check, but he still came out.
It was fun and dumb and ridiculous and truly surprising that this had the effect it did on culture.
Dan Brown does a lot of lifting here. He makes the reader believe the theories and includes just enough history to make the reader be like “wait, was that right? Did that happen?” Kudos, girl.
Overall, though, I thought the book was just ok. It didn’t fully pull me in and I didn’t want to continue reading it. I had this checked out from the library so long that my account got suspended. I just didn’t want to pick it up. That’s not the feeling I want from a modern adventure thriller.
There were at least two moments where I wanted to throw the book because of a ridiculous turn of events. My eyes couldn’t roll back far enough.
I think, though, at the time, I would’ve been like “WHOA, that’s so crazy!” Anyways, remembering the context and the culture at the time helped keep my inner critic in check, but he still came out.
It was fun and dumb and ridiculous and truly surprising that this had the effect it did on culture.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-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
I really liked this. Loved finding out more about Leonardo Da Vinci, religious symbols and trying to solve puzzles and riddles. Great choice to have short chapters, too. I don't know how to feel about the albino representation, though. I don't see them often in literature so I would've liked someone else in the villain role (there are multiple villain characters so I'm not spoiling the big bad or anything). I could definitely see myself reading from Dan Brown again, I really enjoy trying to figure things out and guess what happens next etc.
tw/cw: sexual acts, blasphemy, manipulation, propaganda, religious symbols, mention of the devil/evil/sin, violence, murder, weapons, kidnapping
tw/cw: sexual acts, blasphemy, manipulation, propaganda, religious symbols, mention of the devil/evil/sin, violence, murder, weapons, kidnapping
challenging
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a book that was interesting.
In the beginning I was very drawn to it and reading quickly. I personally really liked the history and religion bits and details and I feel like I gained some knowledge on it.
Then I had to give a break to reading because I got busy and it was a drag to try and get back into it. As it seemed the plot slowed down a looot
It was an interesting read but I probably won't read it again after this first read.
In the beginning I was very drawn to it and reading quickly. I personally really liked the history and religion bits and details and I feel like I gained some knowledge on it.
Then I had to give a break to reading because I got busy and it was a drag to try and get back into it. As it seemed the plot slowed down a looot
It was an interesting read but I probably won't read it again after this first read.
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adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I remember when this book comes out. It sets a new obsession. I remember my friend telling me this is the best book that he ever read. I can understand why it is very controversial. It talks about religion. The plot is actually OK. But because of the topic, it makes this book into a higher level of best seller.
This is the only book Dan Brown that I really love.
This is the only book Dan Brown that I really love.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No