Sunday, January 11, 2009

Angels and Demons


Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
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Want to see something cool? Turn your head upside down, or turn your laptop upside down, and read the Angels & Demons picture on the left. Pretty cool huh? This is how this book is, full of surprises that are right in front of you.
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This novel is the prequel adventure of the Da Vinci Code symbologist, Robert Langdon. It is another fast-paced adventure beginning with a murder that Robert Langdon is called in on to help solve. It ends up leading him on a trail of clues on a race against time.
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I really enjoyed this novel. It was a little intimidating at 700 pages but it was an incredibly quick read. It is the type of book you don't want to put down (hence why I had many late nights this past week). I love mysteries and this was a pretty good one.
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It does have some pretty gruesome deaths, a few adult situations (you can tell this book is written by a man) and a spattering of language. It wasn't too bad though, I still recommend it.

I give this book 4 1/2 stars out of 5.

8 comments:

L said...

You mean there's some hot sex?? Where do I sign up?
I'm excited for the movie to come out in May. I hope it's better than the Da Vinci Code was on screen.

Mandy said...

There aren't details of love scenes just some implied stuff. Don't get your hopes up too high. :)

L said...

I hear they use words like "stiffen". I can't wait..;o)

Danielle said...

I thought Angels & Demons was the best of the Dan Brown books (having read them all). Certainly, it doesn't throw a super positive light on the catholic church, however. I agree that I hope the movie is better than DaVinci code. My husband and I decided DaVinci code just wasn't meant to be a movie, even with a star-studded cast. Are they bringing Tom Hanks back to play Robert Langdon again? I think that might be a mistake...

Mandy said...

Yes, Tom Hanks is playing Langdon again.

What did you think of Deception Point? I am considering reading that one.

Amanda said...

I read this book in 2001 and really didn't like it, so I never picked up any of his other books. I guess I read mostly for character and theme and such, rather than plot, so it makes sense I didn't like this one.

Lean Into The Good Stuff said...

I read this book several years ago - I think in 2001/2002? I read DaVinci Code first, then this one.
Both very good books. I have both of them if you would like to borrow one.
BTW - I did not see DaVinci Code in theaters - didn't want it to be ruined. I think I will pass on this one as well... Some stories are just better as books.

L said...

Hi Heidi. I agree, stories are much better than their movie counterparts.
You want to post any reviews? Email lula.ogden@gmail.com and I'll make you an author.