You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
natsgonenuts 's review for:
Inferno
by Dan Brown
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.