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A review by welllovedspines
Inferno by Dan Brown
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
TL;DR: If you're looking for a fast-paced thriller based in the real world, then this book (and the entire series) might be right up your alley. (The following review is spoiler-free).
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This is the 4th book in Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series. Now, I know there are a lot of strong opinions on Dan's writing, but I've personally always found the books extremely entertaining and quick to read. They've been a pretty consistent companion on long commutes on the subway and plane rides.
Thrillers are one of my favorite genres. Does the writing leave something to be desired? Yes. It's not lyrical or metaphorical in any way. But I find the books to bring a great sense of balance between history (often art history) and fictional conspiracy. Add a healthy dash of suspense, and ta-da!
If you're a fan of this genre and like contemporary works that are grounded in the real world, I definitely recommend checking this out. Another bonus is that you don't need to read the whole series or even start with the first book in order to fully enjoy them! I'm already looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
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This is the 4th book in Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series. Now, I know there are a lot of strong opinions on Dan's writing, but I've personally always found the books extremely entertaining and quick to read. They've been a pretty consistent companion on long commutes on the subway and plane rides.
Thrillers are one of my favorite genres. Does the writing leave something to be desired? Yes. It's not lyrical or metaphorical in any way. But I find the books to bring a great sense of balance between history (often art history) and fictional conspiracy. Add a healthy dash of suspense, and ta-da!
If you're a fan of this genre and like contemporary works that are grounded in the real world, I definitely recommend checking this out. Another bonus is that you don't need to read the whole series or even start with the first book in order to fully enjoy them! I'm already looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Gun violence