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Why do you read Dan Brown? Is it for the intricate, heart throbbing journey through Robert Langdon's mind or are you attracted to the final turn and the destination that saves the world from an imminent catastrophe? If ever such question has popped up to you, 'Inferno' is the answer.
As always Dan Brown takes us to another detour of Italy, through its high artistic culture which offers a plethora of intricate meanings to the ever curious minds. I never had much taste for Dante, or anything related to him but the novel had me glued to the spot till the end. Well, isn't that why we call it popular fiction and the former the classic!!!
As always Dan Brown takes us to another detour of Italy, through its high artistic culture which offers a plethora of intricate meanings to the ever curious minds. I never had much taste for Dante, or anything related to him but the novel had me glued to the spot till the end. Well, isn't that why we call it popular fiction and the former the classic!!!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I always enjoy Dan Brown, especially as a fast summer read. Although I thought this novel was far better than the last one, this was not the same kind of page turner for me that the first two Robert Langdon books were. There was extensive and frequent retelling of pieces of exposition felt unnecessary. But when the plot pieces finally started to fall into place, the novel finally fell into that Dan Brown pace. But his books always make want to learn more about the art and literature and locations featured in the novels, this one was no exception.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. Drags on a bit with all of the detail but its perfect if you are interested in history.
reflective
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
i’ve come to realise I hate the way this man writes women.
also, this whole vector virus and transhumanism stuff sounds very scifi. but the issue of overpopulation is not. so dan brown has essentially posed this existential threat to readers, without providing any reassurance or solution (that doesn’t involve bioterrorism and genetic modification of course)
ultimately very unsatisfying
ultimately very unsatisfying
I love, love, love all the plot twists inside this book. Dante's preferences made this book more interesting. Brown wrote the stories in a way that I wasn't anticipated.
One thing I hate is the ending. I kinda hope the betrayer dead tho :)
One thing I hate is the ending. I kinda hope the betrayer dead tho :)
By and large, I've never really understood the rave (populist) reviews that Dan Brown gets. Yes, the books are enjoyable enough (albeit formulaic), but I've never really felt the need to go back and re-read it - in my opinion, the sign of a good book - once I've finished them, with this (the fourth book to feature Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon) really only reinforcing that opinion.
Whereas both Angels and Demons and the more famous are set in and around Rome with The Lost Symbol set in Washington, this is set in Italy instead, mainly in around Florence. Perhaps it's because I've read a few of these types of books, but if I'm honest, I found none of the plot twists to really be all that exciting, with most of them signposted from about a mile away! Still, if you've enjoyed Dan Brown's previous offerings you'll probably enjoy this too ...
Whereas both Angels and Demons and the more famous
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Pandemic/Epidemic
Read this book like you watch a documentary.
What is it about Dan Brown that makes one pick up his books? Is it the same old formula that he reproduces in every book he writes? Is it the non-progressive protagonist, Robert Langdon, that attracts the reader? Is it the absolute lack of movement in the lives of the characters he writes? It is his research on the topics he writes about, his twists and turns on every other page, and his thrilling run and chase plots that attract a reader to the book.
Inferno, though had it all, did not seem to impress me. I like it more that The Lost Symbol, but everytime I turned the page, I almost predicted the coming twist, or I ended expecting it so strongly that it failed to surprise me. This book could not be a page turner, and as much as I enjoyed reading about Dante and his influence in the world today, I failed to invest myself in this book. When I read a book, I take a ride with it. I become a part of the universe it presents and enjoy the journey I take. However, Inferno made me feel like an outsider. There was no charm to this book, and I was sincerely expecting the book to end on a different note for the protagonist. It ended just the way every other Robert Langdon book ended. I always loved the character, but I now tend to think that he leads a hollow life, indulging in his love for symbols, yet juggling between his polar opposite worlds most uninspired. After four adventures, Robert Langdon has more fame and experience, but he still feels the same, as if he never grew wiser. Having had four near death experiences, Langdon denies any change in his life, and that seemed to really put me off.
I will read the next book by Dan Brown, but I will not expect any character growth. I'll read it like a paper on another historical figure in a new location.
Read this book like you watch a documentary.
What is it about Dan Brown that makes one pick up his books? Is it the same old formula that he reproduces in every book he writes? Is it the non-progressive protagonist, Robert Langdon, that attracts the reader? Is it the absolute lack of movement in the lives of the characters he writes? It is his research on the topics he writes about, his twists and turns on every other page, and his thrilling run and chase plots that attract a reader to the book.
Inferno, though had it all, did not seem to impress me. I like it more that The Lost Symbol, but everytime I turned the page, I almost predicted the coming twist, or I ended expecting it so strongly that it failed to surprise me. This book could not be a page turner, and as much as I enjoyed reading about Dante and his influence in the world today, I failed to invest myself in this book. When I read a book, I take a ride with it. I become a part of the universe it presents and enjoy the journey I take. However, Inferno made me feel like an outsider. There was no charm to this book, and I was sincerely expecting the book to end on a different note for the protagonist. It ended just the way every other Robert Langdon book ended. I always loved the character, but I now tend to think that he leads a hollow life, indulging in his love for symbols, yet juggling between his polar opposite worlds most uninspired. After four adventures, Robert Langdon has more fame and experience, but he still feels the same, as if he never grew wiser. Having had four near death experiences, Langdon denies any change in his life, and that seemed to really put me off.
I will read the next book by Dan Brown, but I will not expect any character growth. I'll read it like a paper on another historical figure in a new location.
Read this book like you watch a documentary.