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novellabella's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
peters_book_nook's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge fan of Dan Brown’s books I have no read them all and I got to say there isn’t one I didn’t thoroughly enjoy! His books are not only fantastic stories with great characters, plot lines and twists but they also get the reader to think deeply about things.
The idea of “Winston” is genius! An AI that is so advanced that the operator has to be careful how they word requests other wise the AI will do anything within the parameters of the request! Also the research that Dan Brown must do in order to to write these books must be huge! The idea that life is created spontaneously not by the power of God and that we are moving into a new technological age really does make the reader stop and think omg is this theory actually real or not?!?
Robert Langdon is a fantastic character and I’m really hoping there are more books to come in this series!
DAN BROWN YOU ARE AMAZING! PLEASE KEEP WRITING ROBERT LANGDON BOOKS!
The idea of “Winston” is genius! An AI that is so advanced that the operator has to be careful how they word requests other wise the AI will do anything within the parameters of the request! Also the research that Dan Brown must do in order to to write these books must be huge! The idea that life is created spontaneously not by the power of God and that we are moving into a new technological age really does make the reader stop and think omg is this theory actually real or not?!?
Robert Langdon is a fantastic character and I’m really hoping there are more books to come in this series!
DAN BROWN YOU ARE AMAZING! PLEASE KEEP WRITING ROBERT LANGDON BOOKS!
ranooshe's review against another edition
3.0
I'm sorry to say that this book felt more like a research paper than a work of literature. Pages and pages of explanations of this scientific experiment or that, this theory or that as gathered from I don't know where from (i'm guessing Google ). Stretched them to fit into the story.
A similar job was done at the beginning of the book with different art works and tourist attractions, even though I quite enjoyed that part.
Half way through I got really bored and sneaked into the ending to be surprised at how unconvincing it all fell into place.
On the other hand, the book did ask a number of important philosophical questions, and raised important issues facing humanity as a whole, but it didn't keep me wondering as long as The Davinci Code did.
It has to be said though, much effort was made in researching the facts and places in the book, Google or other resources.
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I'm sorry to say that this book felt more like a research paper than a work of literature. Pages and pages of explanations of this scientific experiment or that, this theory or that as gathered from I don't know where from (i'm guessing Google ). Stretched them to fit into the story.
A similar job was done at the beginning of the book with different art works and tourist attractions, even though I quite enjoyed that part.
Half way through I got really bored and sneaked into the ending to be surprised at how unconvincing it all fell into place.
On the other hand, the book did ask a number of important philosophical questions, and raised important issues facing humanity as a whole, but it didn't keep me wondering as long as The Davinci Code did.
It has to be said though, much effort was made in researching the facts and places in the book, Google or other resources.
Merged review:
I'm sorry to say that this book felt more like a research paper than a work of literature. Pages and pages of explanations of this scientific experiment or that, this theory or that as gathered from I don't know where from (i'm guessing Google ). Stretched them to fit into the story.
A similar job was done at the beginning of the book with different art works and tourist attractions, even though I quite enjoyed that part.
Half way through I got really bored and sneaked into the ending to be surprised at how unconvincing it all fell into place.
On the other hand, the book did ask a number of important philosophical questions, and raised important issues facing humanity as a whole, but it didn't keep me wondering as long as The Davinci Code did.
It has to be said though, much effort was made in researching the facts and places in the book, Google or other resources.
A similar job was done at the beginning of the book with different art works and tourist attractions, even though I quite enjoyed that part.
Half way through I got really bored and sneaked into the ending to be surprised at how unconvincing it all fell into place.
On the other hand, the book did ask a number of important philosophical questions, and raised important issues facing humanity as a whole, but it didn't keep me wondering as long as The Davinci Code did.
It has to be said though, much effort was made in researching the facts and places in the book, Google or other resources.
Merged review:
I'm sorry to say that this book felt more like a research paper than a work of literature. Pages and pages of explanations of this scientific experiment or that, this theory or that as gathered from I don't know where from (i'm guessing Google ). Stretched them to fit into the story.
A similar job was done at the beginning of the book with different art works and tourist attractions, even though I quite enjoyed that part.
Half way through I got really bored and sneaked into the ending to be surprised at how unconvincing it all fell into place.
On the other hand, the book did ask a number of important philosophical questions, and raised important issues facing humanity as a whole, but it didn't keep me wondering as long as The Davinci Code did.
It has to be said though, much effort was made in researching the facts and places in the book, Google or other resources.
Merged review:
I'm sorry to say that this book felt more like a research paper than a work of literature. Pages and pages of explanations of this scientific experiment or that, this theory or that as gathered from I don't know where from (i'm guessing Google ). Stretched them to fit into the story.
A similar job was done at the beginning of the book with different art works and tourist attractions, even though I quite enjoyed that part.
Half way through I got really bored and sneaked into the ending to be surprised at how unconvincing it all fell into place.
On the other hand, the book did ask a number of important philosophical questions, and raised important issues facing humanity as a whole, but it didn't keep me wondering as long as The Davinci Code did.
It has to be said though, much effort was made in researching the facts and places in the book, Google or other resources.
catherine_pilar's review against another edition
The fun doesn’t STOP
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The fun doesn’t STOP
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The fun doesn’t STOP
warorface's review against another edition
2.0
Religious tension, Robert's acquaintance ends up dead. Adventure. Mystery. Discovery. The End.
I liked the first books, but unless this is your first Langdon, there isn't much to enjoy.
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Religious tension, Robert's acquaintance ends up dead. Adventure. Mystery. Discovery. The End.
I liked the first books, but unless this is your first Langdon, there isn't much to enjoy.
I liked the first books, but unless this is your first Langdon, there isn't much to enjoy.
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Religious tension, Robert's acquaintance ends up dead. Adventure. Mystery. Discovery. The End.
I liked the first books, but unless this is your first Langdon, there isn't much to enjoy.
mai_79x's review against another edition
3.0
Ugh... it wasn't as exciting as I initially expected it to be. And it was predictable. So... meh.
pswords72's review against another edition
3.0
Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
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Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
Merged review:
Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
Merged review:
Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
Merged review:
Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
spenellispeaks's review
3.0
Typical Dan Brown, a story full of intrigue and peril. However, I can't say this one is my favorite of the Langdon stories. I was hopeful that I would be engrossed in a story like the rest, yet, Origin did not make the cut. I felt as if the story was told much slower than usual with less unexpected thrills. I also felt the story was much more predictable than the rest. I wonder how I would feel if I hadn't read the other novels, however, I have and I can't take that back. Yes, Brown is a writer who writes an exceptional story, but this was just not my favorite.
downthepensieve's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
onetrooluff's review against another edition
4.0
I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
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I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
Merged review:
I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
Merged review:
I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
Merged review:
I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.