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A review by eily_may
Inferno by Dan Brown
5.0
I don't care what anyone says - I loved this book. Much better than the Lost Symbol which for me was a bit problematic to square with my love of Dan Brown books. Perhaps I am slightly biased due to the fact that this book is mostly set in my favourite Italian city (Florence) and contains references to biological warfare/virology/pandemics, all of which are morbid fascinations of mine. The references to population control were also rather though-provoking.
There were some good plot twists, two of which I didn't see coming. Although the fact that I had kind of guessed the main one did take away some of the enjoyment.
One thing that niggles and that I found slightly annoying was the character of Elisabeth Sinskey. The fact that Dan Brown felt the need to mention the fact that her whole life and successful career was overshadowed by the fact that she couldn't have children kind of grated with me. It seemed irrelevant to the plot and a ridiculously simplistic view of modern women who's utmost desire in life it appears is still to have children. Grrrrr..... I've read better insights into the female psyche written by 17th Century authors. Future tip: please stick to male characters when trying to give deep and meaningful insights into their psyche Mr. Brown, it might seem less contrived and patronising. Ok rant over :)
There were some good plot twists, two of which I didn't see coming. Although the fact that I had kind of guessed the main one did take away some of the enjoyment.
One thing that niggles and that I found slightly annoying was the character of Elisabeth Sinskey. The fact that Dan Brown felt the need to mention the fact that her whole life and successful career was overshadowed by the fact that she couldn't have children kind of grated with me. It seemed irrelevant to the plot and a ridiculously simplistic view of modern women who's utmost desire in life it appears is still to have children. Grrrrr..... I've read better insights into the female psyche written by 17th Century authors. Future tip: please stick to male characters when trying to give deep and meaningful insights into their psyche Mr. Brown, it might seem less contrived and patronising. Ok rant over :)