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adventurous
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Character
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Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Inferno is a thriller story based around Robert Langdon waking up in a hospital in Florence, Italy. Langdon isn't sure as to how he got ther and becomes involved in chasing a mysterious orginization. Langdon becomes partners with Sienna, in order to figure out the clues that are hidden in Renaissance art and literature. They soon figure out that the scientist Vertrand Zobrist created a virus to fix overpopulation. Langdon and Sienna work together in order to put a stop to this virus.
(3.5 stars) I liked this book, but was a little disappointed, as I didn't feel it compared well to previous efforts by the author. It did have quite a twisting plot, which surprises you time and again, letting you know the impressions you had formed initially were completely wrong. Perhaps I was not as interested in Dante Alighieri, as I was in the bloodline of Christ or the Illuminati.
I'm a big fan of Dan Brown's books. My brother says "If you've read one Dan Brown book, you've read them all." This book does not follow that rule. Inferno was not my favorite of Dan Brown's, but I liked that it was a little bit different. I liked the side characters; Sienna Brooks was great, but I wish he had gone into a little more detail about her situation. He made it seem like it was really important, but it didn't seem to have a large impact on the storyline.
I did like how much of Dante's Inferno it referenced and I think there were a lot of hidden references in it as well. I also like how it discussed some of Purgatory and Paradise as well. It was not just an homage to Inferno, but to Dante as a whole.
So yes, this book has a similar plot line as Dan Brown's other books. He has a formula and it works, so why should he change it? If you don't like the rest of Dan Brown's books, then you probably won't like this one either. At some point in his books, I like to think that I am reading a really intriguing travel guide. His books always make me want to travel where ever he is talking about.
I did like how much of Dante's Inferno it referenced and I think there were a lot of hidden references in it as well. I also like how it discussed some of Purgatory and Paradise as well. It was not just an homage to Inferno, but to Dante as a whole.
Spoiler
I have to say that my favorite part was that Robert Langdon didn't save the day. Let's be real here, a man that studies art history and symbols usually isn't going to be able to do much with dangerous viruses.Spoiler
So yes, this book has a similar plot line as Dan Brown's other books. He has a formula and it works, so why should he change it? If you don't like the rest of Dan Brown's books, then you probably won't like this one either. At some point in his books, I like to think that I am reading a really intriguing travel guide. His books always make me want to travel where ever he is talking about.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
i first experienced Dan Brown's work in 2015, and it was nothing short of transformative. this novel served as my introduction to his writing, and i was immediately captivated by his masterful storytelling. Brown’s ability to weave intricate plots with rich historical detail left me in awe.
what struck me the most was his vivid and meticulous descriptions of the city’s architecture. With each page, i felt as though i were walking through ancient streets, marveling at grand structures and hidden symbols. his prose didn’t just tell a story; it painted a world so immersive that i could visualize every building and monument as if i were standing before them.
this novel not only showcased Brown's brilliance as a writer but also deepened my appreciation for history and art. it’s a true masterpiece that lingers in the mind long after the final page.
what struck me the most was his vivid and meticulous descriptions of the city’s architecture. With each page, i felt as though i were walking through ancient streets, marveling at grand structures and hidden symbols. his prose didn’t just tell a story; it painted a world so immersive that i could visualize every building and monument as if i were standing before them.
this novel not only showcased Brown's brilliance as a writer but also deepened my appreciation for history and art. it’s a true masterpiece that lingers in the mind long after the final page.
While I know that Dan Brown isn't considered good literature, I can't help but be pulled in by his screenplay-like organization and the depth of his research and creativity. I often listen to the audiobook version because it feels like I'm watching a movie.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis"
"As a species, humans were like rabbits that were introduced on certain Pacific islands and allowed to reproduce unchecked to the point that they decimated their ecosystem and finally went extinct."
Dan Brown delivered again. It is fast-paced and a page-turner. Better than The Lost Symbol but not as good as Da Vinci Code. The whole idea of overpopulation is something that has crossed my mind often and in joke when I mentioned about how to solve the problem, I was accussed of being psychotic. This book described the issue more elequontly than I could ever have and the implication of the issue disturbed me very much.
Coincidentally when I was reading this book, my husband had the new New Scientist magazine in the kitchen and there was an article of 33 reasons why we don't believe in global warming. First thing in the list, "denial", which is also mentioned in this book as the biggest reason why we quietly go on with our lives instead of being suitable terrify of the consequence of our reproductive decisions. It is our brain coping mechanism because otherwise we will wake up every morning terrified by everything! Unfortunately it is also the reason why we are all acting like ostriches with our head in the sand.
"As a species, humans were like rabbits that were introduced on certain Pacific islands and allowed to reproduce unchecked to the point that they decimated their ecosystem and finally went extinct."
Dan Brown delivered again. It is fast-paced and a page-turner. Better than The Lost Symbol but not as good as Da Vinci Code. The whole idea of overpopulation is something that has crossed my mind often and in joke when I mentioned about how to solve the problem, I was accussed of being psychotic. This book described the issue more elequontly than I could ever have and the implication of the issue disturbed me very much.
Coincidentally when I was reading this book, my husband had the new New Scientist magazine in the kitchen and there was an article of 33 reasons why we don't believe in global warming. First thing in the list, "denial", which is also mentioned in this book as the biggest reason why we quietly go on with our lives instead of being suitable terrify of the consequence of our reproductive decisions. It is our brain coping mechanism because otherwise we will wake up every morning terrified by everything! Unfortunately it is also the reason why we are all acting like ostriches with our head in the sand.