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millaky's review against another edition
4.0
-4⭐️
Within finishing reading “Angels and demons”, I’ve finally come to the conclusion that fast-paced, action filled thrillers are not my thing.
I had pretty high expectations for this book; Religion, conspiracy theories, symbology, mystery, history, Rome? Yes please! In the end I can’t say I was disappointed.
The plot was interesting and kept me hooked throughout the book. I was honestly surprised about many plot twists, although I did predict some too. The characters, especially the main character Robert Langdon, felt surprisingly real and not at all empowered, but I still was left wanting a bit more depth to them. Maybe The Da Vinci Code will offer that?
The pacing of this book was horrendously fast; all 736 pages spread out over only a couple of hours, but I think Dan Brown handled the pacing quite well nonetheless.
In all this book was a page turner that I enjoyed greatly, but it didn’t leave me to stare the wall or with rousing. I think it would be a good beach read.
I can’t wait to watch the film, I hope it lives up to my expectations!
Within finishing reading “Angels and demons”, I’ve finally come to the conclusion that fast-paced, action filled thrillers are not my thing.
I had pretty high expectations for this book; Religion, conspiracy theories, symbology, mystery, history, Rome? Yes please! In the end I can’t say I was disappointed.
The plot was interesting and kept me hooked throughout the book. I was honestly surprised about many plot twists, although I did predict some too. The characters, especially the main character Robert Langdon, felt surprisingly real and not at all empowered, but I still was left wanting a bit more depth to them. Maybe The Da Vinci Code will offer that?
The pacing of this book was horrendously fast; all 736 pages spread out over only a couple of hours, but I think Dan Brown handled the pacing quite well nonetheless.
In all this book was a page turner that I enjoyed greatly, but it didn’t leave me to stare the wall or with rousing. I think it would be a good beach read.
I can’t wait to watch the film, I hope it lives up to my expectations!
readingreader303's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Torture, Violence, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Vomit and Rape
boltrunner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
3.75
carlack7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
*Accidentally listened to the abridged audiobook*
warcat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kord's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
piquishe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
2.0
Although a quick and easy read (I don’t really have to pay attention to every word), this was not my favorite.
the_gothic_nerd's review against another edition
My first book of Dan Brown, had been an amazing experience. A great book to get out of a reading slump. Even though, the Robert Langdon series follow a sequence, I bought this book without knowing which number it fell on (the serial). Angels & Demons made me buy rest of the Robert Langdon books, and I think that speaks loud enough.