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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780385504225
Edition: First Edition
ISBN: 0385504225
Label: Doubleday Books
Manufacturer: Doubleday Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: September 15, 2009
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Release Date: September 15, 2009
Studio: Doubleday Books

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New Novel by Dan Brown, author of Digital Fortress, Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and Breaking Point. Supposedly with content on the Mormons and on Freemasonry! New adventures of Robert Langdon.

Amazon.com Review:
Let's start with the question every Dan Brown fan wants answered: Is The Lost Symbol as good as The Da Vinci Code? Simply put, yes. Brown has mastered the art of blending nail-biting suspense with random arcana (from pop science to religion), and The Lost Symbol is an enthralling mix. And what a dazzling accomplishment that is, considering that rabid fans and skeptics alike are scrutinizing every word.

The Lost Symbol
begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here. Suffice it to say that as with many series featuring a recurring character, there is a bit of a formula at work (one that fans will love). Again, brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown's hands Washington D.C. is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. tourism board: get your "Lost Symbol" tour in order). And, as with other Dan Brown books, the pace is relentless, the revelations many, and there is an endless parade of intriguing factoids that will make you feel like you are spending the afternoon with Robert Langdon and the guys from Mythbusters.

Nothing is as it seems in a Robert Langdon novel, and The Lost Symbol itself is no exception--a page-turner to be sure, but Brown also challenges his fans to open their minds to new information. Skeptical? Imagine how many other thrillers would spawn millions of Google searches for noetic science, superstring theory, and Apotheosis of Washington. The Lost Symbol is brain candy of the best sort--just make sure to set aside time to enjoy your meal. --Daphne Durham



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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Dan Brown feeling guilty about offending religion perhaps?
This book was not good. It had some elements that I did like, for example the origins of modern words and expressions and discussion of ancient symbols and their origins. But at the end of the day what this book was about was a bunch of people genuinely sympathetic to religion and the possibilty of ESP like energies that link religion to science. Sorry, but the faith healers out there at large are HOAKSTERs plain and simple. There is no "Force" out there which they are channelling to turn cancer cells into healty cells. It's pure hoaksterism, or else why not just openly publish these miracle cures in medical journals, earning yourself a nobel prize while you're at it. Ever notice that faith healers never cure somebody who has amputated limbs? It's always a disease that might have been easily faked on either the patient's sick side or on their "cured" side. The book had entirely too much sympathy to the idea that the Bible, etc... ancient manuscripts were actually works of science. That is simply not the case. I've seen people trying to find evidence of understanding of evolution in the Bible, but it's pure fabrication because it's not there.

I'm afraid with this book, Dan Brown has lost a reader. I did like the Da Vinci code, Angels and Demons, Digital Fortress, and Deception Point, but after this book, I can say firmly that I will never pick up another DB book again.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Dan Brown's best book so far!
I enjoyed Angels and Demons, and the Da Vinci Code, but the Lost Symbol kept me on edge through the whole book. The twists and turns were phenominal!! Loved it!!



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Robert Langdon has become stupid...
I'm sorry, but the Giant Stone which the word was buried under? I knew the ending within the first 100 or so pages.

So much for unpredictable.

And the classified material? Why didn't she just show everyone in the first place? Wouldn't that make more sense if she is trying to have them help her and gain trust?

Hugely disappointed, its a good thing I got it from the library and didn't pay for it.



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Misses the mark
I found this book to be very disappointing. It felt like the author did not put the effort into the research and characterizations that he had previously. Shame on you Mr. Brown, don't let success go to your head.



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - okay
I love dan brown's books and this one is okay. Not his best book. when the book is about the story it is exciting but when the book stops to tell you about history is becomes like reading a text book. Same plot lines as his other books.






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