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meganpbennett's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Much like The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol follows Robert Langdon as he runs through a major capital city, expounding on symbology, trying to both solve a mystery and save someone's life. In this book, it's Washington, DC, and the secret society is the Masons.
The Lost Symbol isn't as good as The Da Vinci Code. It's a fast-paced run though the District, exposing Masonic symbols, and it's interesting enough to be a page turner, but the way everything falls together is a bit rushed. It doesn't have the smoothness of The Da Vinci Code.
The Lost Symbol isn't as good as The Da Vinci Code. It's a fast-paced run though the District, exposing Masonic symbols, and it's interesting enough to be a page turner, but the way everything falls together is a bit rushed. It doesn't have the smoothness of The Da Vinci Code.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death
I have no idea how to tag this, but a major character drowns on the page, only for the reader to discover that it's a modified torture chamber with hyperoxygenated water, so he's still alive. A minor character is drowned.sabrielsbell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
This was a fun addition to this series but not my favorite of the bunch. I enjoyed following along with the mysteries (as always) and the family plotline with Peter Solomon was really intriguing but I struggled with the conclusion its ambiguous nature. The clues felt less solid and that was a struggle for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Torture
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