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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
I give this a 3.5 stars. I figured out who the bad guy was almost from his first appearance in the novel. It was a lot like the other two books, but I still think it was worth reading if you want to finish the trilogy (DaVinci Code, Angels & Demons and this book).
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
why do I do this? WHY??
For the same reason people line up for the fucking cheesecake factory, I guess.
There is something about this author that is so in-genuine, so carcinogenic- I swear it's that same feeling you get when immediately regret the impulse to indulge is something that *only* tastes good, but is definitely going to reek havoc on your system. Same feeling. Blechhh. and BLAND too. I mean- he basically IS the 'Joliet' Jake at the diner order.
Which is why Tom Hanks is just so preciously *perrrrfect* for this bullshit. (Don't look at me like that- I said it- i hate your stupid sweetheart. I hate cheesecake and I hate Tom Hanks. I hate that everything he touches is so sanitary- so saccharine- but yep- that's what this country loves- he is the equivalent of ordering a Diet Coke. There are those who don't care how much worse that Diet shit is for you, and there are those of us who would rather just go full Regular Coke- every once in a while) Anyway , I'm just sayin' about this here book is that is so structurally well put together (frustrating to admit) and uses topics that are total catnip to me- So then I says to myself, I says"Well it *has* been a while...." and that just about takes us back to where we started.
why do I do this? WHY??
For the same reason people line up for the fucking cheesecake factory, I guess.
There is something about this author that is so in-genuine, so carcinogenic- I swear it's that same feeling you get when immediately regret the impulse to indulge is something that *only* tastes good, but is definitely going to reek havoc on your system. Same feeling. Blechhh. and BLAND too. I mean- he basically IS the 'Joliet' Jake at the diner order.
Which is why Tom Hanks is just so preciously *perrrrfect* for this bullshit. (Don't look at me like that- I said it- i hate your stupid sweetheart. I hate cheesecake and I hate Tom Hanks. I hate that everything he touches is so sanitary- so saccharine- but yep- that's what this country loves- he is the equivalent of ordering a Diet Coke. There are those who don't care how much worse that Diet shit is for you, and there are those of us who would rather just go full Regular Coke- every once in a while) Anyway , I'm just sayin' about this here book is that is so structurally well put together (frustrating to admit) and uses topics that are total catnip to me- So then I says to myself, I says"Well it *has* been a while...." and that just about takes us back to where we started.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Although dark and sinister. I really liked this book. Very clever and quick. Scary, and exciting. Moves quick and gets you through fast! Although it was a slow start. I read this for a book club I was a part of. This is very different from what I normally read, but I have to say I'm glad I read it. But I can not say that I'll read the others.
“We all fear what we do not understand.”
“The more man learned, the more he realized he did not know.”
The Lost Symbol is everything I’ve come to expect from Dan Brown: fast-paced, thought-provoking, and packed with history, symbolism, and suspense. Once again, Robert Langdon takes us on a whirlwind journey—this time through the hidden corners of Washington, D.C.—and I found myself hooked by the unraveling of ancient mysteries, codes, and the layers of knowledge that link science, religion, architecture, and art. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to pause and Google every monument and reference, just to dive deeper into the real-world connections.
The way Brown interwove themes of mysticism, Noetic science, and philosophy into the plot was both fascinating and surprisingly educational. The story had me flipping pages, eager to solve each puzzle alongside the characters. The chase was intense, and the suspense were satisfying enough to keep me constantly intrigued. It really plays into the thrill of uncovering something hidden beneath the familiar—and that’s where this book shines the most.
Now, my only complaints: the villain. He was honestly exhausting to read. He had the entitled energy of a mediocre white man who thinks he’s a genius messiah but is really just in desperate need of therapy and a reality check. His parts dragged the momentum down and made me roll my eyes more than once. Also, the book did feel a bit bloated—about 50 to 100 pages could have been trimmed without sacrificing the impact.
Still, despite those issues, The Lost Symbol delivered a gripping experience. It entertained, challenged, and immersed me in a world of secrets hidden in plain sight. A great pick for fans of smart, action-packed thrillers.
♥️
“The more man learned, the more he realized he did not know.”
The Lost Symbol is everything I’ve come to expect from Dan Brown: fast-paced, thought-provoking, and packed with history, symbolism, and suspense. Once again, Robert Langdon takes us on a whirlwind journey—this time through the hidden corners of Washington, D.C.—and I found myself hooked by the unraveling of ancient mysteries, codes, and the layers of knowledge that link science, religion, architecture, and art. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to pause and Google every monument and reference, just to dive deeper into the real-world connections.
The way Brown interwove themes of mysticism, Noetic science, and philosophy into the plot was both fascinating and surprisingly educational. The story had me flipping pages, eager to solve each puzzle alongside the characters. The chase was intense, and the suspense were satisfying enough to keep me constantly intrigued. It really plays into the thrill of uncovering something hidden beneath the familiar—and that’s where this book shines the most.
Now, my only complaints: the villain. He was honestly exhausting to read. He had the entitled energy of a mediocre white man who thinks he’s a genius messiah but is really just in desperate need of therapy and a reality check. His parts dragged the momentum down and made me roll my eyes more than once. Also, the book did feel a bit bloated—about 50 to 100 pages could have been trimmed without sacrificing the impact.
Still, despite those issues, The Lost Symbol delivered a gripping experience. It entertained, challenged, and immersed me in a world of secrets hidden in plain sight. A great pick for fans of smart, action-packed thrillers.
♥️
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I found the Lost Symbol to be a truly perplexing book; although I found it followed the same plot as its predecessor “the Da Vinci Code”. The puzzles and mysteries in this book were not nearly as mind-bending to solve and were honestly fairly predictable (the unpredictability and plot twists being my favourite feature of The Da Vinci Code.) I was terribly disappointed to find out that Sophie was not a character but rather Katherine, I am not fond of change and this was really an obstacle in my determination to read the series (I have decided that they are no longer worth my time after reading two). I suggest you choose 1 of the five books to read as one you’ve read 1 you've read them all. This book has mature content and I would not suggest it to anyone under grade 9.