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catherine_pilar's review against another edition
The fun doesn’t STOP
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The fun doesn’t STOP
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The fun doesn’t STOP
warorface's review against another edition
2.0
Religious tension, Robert's acquaintance ends up dead. Adventure. Mystery. Discovery. The End.
I liked the first books, but unless this is your first Langdon, there isn't much to enjoy.
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Religious tension, Robert's acquaintance ends up dead. Adventure. Mystery. Discovery. The End.
I liked the first books, but unless this is your first Langdon, there isn't much to enjoy.
I liked the first books, but unless this is your first Langdon, there isn't much to enjoy.
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Religious tension, Robert's acquaintance ends up dead. Adventure. Mystery. Discovery. The End.
I liked the first books, but unless this is your first Langdon, there isn't much to enjoy.
mai_79x's review against another edition
3.0
Ugh... it wasn't as exciting as I initially expected it to be. And it was predictable. So... meh.
pswords72's review against another edition
3.0
Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
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Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
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Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
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Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
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Classic Dan Brown. Was interesting, good plot twist and wrapped up nicely. I'll never look at FedEx the same again.
spenellispeaks's review
3.0
Typical Dan Brown, a story full of intrigue and peril. However, I can't say this one is my favorite of the Langdon stories. I was hopeful that I would be engrossed in a story like the rest, yet, Origin did not make the cut. I felt as if the story was told much slower than usual with less unexpected thrills. I also felt the story was much more predictable than the rest. I wonder how I would feel if I hadn't read the other novels, however, I have and I can't take that back. Yes, Brown is a writer who writes an exceptional story, but this was just not my favorite.
downthepensieve's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
onetrooluff's review against another edition
4.0
I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
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I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
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I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
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I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
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I have read all the Dan Brown books now except Digital Fortress. I have to say, the Robert Langdon books in particular all feel like the same book in different settings - clues clues clues, chase chase chase, beautiful and intelligent foreign female companion. At least this one was already engaged so she didn't end up with Langdon this time around.
I correctly pegged who the "bad guy" was maybe halfway through the book, so they're either getting more predictable, or I'm just getting used to how the series works.
All that said, it's 460 pages and it's still mostly a page-turner. The buildup to the final resolution felt like it took FOREVERRRRRR. I did learn a lot (as usual) because I go look up all the art and buildings that are mentioned.
momophile's review
5.0
When fiction merges with nonfiction in a lucid language it’s Dan Brown.
A page turner and a really interesting read.
A page turner and a really interesting read.
askorbinka's review against another edition
3.0
This time Indiana Jones Robert Langdon travels to Spain and helps to reveal the origin and future of humanity. The book is clearly based on the trending AI subject and ideas from the Yuval Harari books. The plot pattern is exactly the same as in other Brown's novels, but still it's almost impossible to stop reading
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This time Indiana Jones Robert Langdon travels to Spain and helps to reveal the origin and future of humanity. The book is clearly based on the trending AI subject and ideas from the Yuval Harari books. The plot pattern is exactly the same as in other Brown's novels, but still it's almost impossible to stop reading
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brittney_tyler's review against another edition
5.0
Star Rating: 4.5 stars
Note: This is the 5th book in the Robert Langdon series so this will not be an in-depth review.
At the time when Dan Brown’s newest book, Origin, came out, I was behind on the series and still going to college full time so I didn’t get a copy to read. However recently, I went to pick up my mom from work and saw a copy sitting on the shelf so I decided to check it out as I was finally caught up and ready for it. It continues the adventures of Robert Langdon, Harvard professor and symbologist, as he travels the world trying to unravel some of life’s greatest mysteries, in fact, this one explores the age-old conflict between religion and science.
A lot of people believe that all scientists are atheists, but actually that is not the case as a lot of scientists are actually very strong believers in their faith and use their science to prove to try and prove their beliefs. For instance, many scientists use the example of DNA as codes are not supposed to occur naturally in nature, but DNA does and it is the code that directs all life. They also use the laws of physics as an example because of the fact that life follows pre-ordained rules, but who may the rules. Scientists, in general, say that science is just another way to see God’s work in progress. I love how this book explores this conflict and explains that it shouldn’t even be a conflict as both sides are just different methods to explain the same thing.
I also liked the message this book had about the future of humanity as it made logical sense, and it wasn’t scary like the message that most people predict for the future. Honestly, if the world became like a science-fiction story (one of my favorite things to read), then I would totally be okay with it.
All in all, this was a great read just like all the rest of them. 4.5 stars!!!!!!!!
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Star Rating: 4.5 stars
Note: This is the 5th book in the Robert Langdon series so this will not be an in-depth review.
At the time when Dan Brown’s newest book, Origin, came out, I was behind on the series and still going to college full time so I didn’t get a copy to read. However recently, I went to pick up my mom from work and saw a copy sitting on the shelf so I decided to check it out as I was finally caught up and ready for it. It continues the adventures of Robert Langdon, Harvard professor and symbologist, as he travels the world trying to unravel some of life’s greatest mysteries, in fact, this one explores the age-old conflict between religion and science.
A lot of people believe that all scientists are atheists, but actually that is not the case as a lot of scientists are actually very strong believers in their faith and use their science to prove to try and prove their beliefs. For instance, many scientists use the example of DNA as codes are not supposed to occur naturally in nature, but DNA does and it is the code that directs all life. They also use the laws of physics as an example because of the fact that life follows pre-ordained rules, but who may the rules. Scientists, in general, say that science is just another way to see God’s work in progress. I love how this book explores this conflict and explains that it shouldn’t even be a conflict as both sides are just different methods to explain the same thing.
I also liked the message this book had about the future of humanity as it made logical sense, and it wasn’t scary like the message that most people predict for the future. Honestly, if the world became like a science-fiction story (one of my favorite things to read), then I would totally be okay with it.
All in all, this was a great read just like all the rest of them. 4.5 stars!!!!!!!!
Note: This is the 5th book in the Robert Langdon series so this will not be an in-depth review.
At the time when Dan Brown’s newest book, Origin, came out, I was behind on the series and still going to college full time so I didn’t get a copy to read. However recently, I went to pick up my mom from work and saw a copy sitting on the shelf so I decided to check it out as I was finally caught up and ready for it. It continues the adventures of Robert Langdon, Harvard professor and symbologist, as he travels the world trying to unravel some of life’s greatest mysteries, in fact, this one explores the age-old conflict between religion and science.
A lot of people believe that all scientists are atheists, but actually that is not the case as a lot of scientists are actually very strong believers in their faith and use their science to prove to try and prove their beliefs. For instance, many scientists use the example of DNA as codes are not supposed to occur naturally in nature, but DNA does and it is the code that directs all life. They also use the laws of physics as an example because of the fact that life follows pre-ordained rules, but who may the rules. Scientists, in general, say that science is just another way to see God’s work in progress. I love how this book explores this conflict and explains that it shouldn’t even be a conflict as both sides are just different methods to explain the same thing.
I also liked the message this book had about the future of humanity as it made logical sense, and it wasn’t scary like the message that most people predict for the future. Honestly, if the world became like a science-fiction story (one of my favorite things to read), then I would totally be okay with it.
All in all, this was a great read just like all the rest of them. 4.5 stars!!!!!!!!
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Star Rating: 4.5 stars
Note: This is the 5th book in the Robert Langdon series so this will not be an in-depth review.
At the time when Dan Brown’s newest book, Origin, came out, I was behind on the series and still going to college full time so I didn’t get a copy to read. However recently, I went to pick up my mom from work and saw a copy sitting on the shelf so I decided to check it out as I was finally caught up and ready for it. It continues the adventures of Robert Langdon, Harvard professor and symbologist, as he travels the world trying to unravel some of life’s greatest mysteries, in fact, this one explores the age-old conflict between religion and science.
A lot of people believe that all scientists are atheists, but actually that is not the case as a lot of scientists are actually very strong believers in their faith and use their science to prove to try and prove their beliefs. For instance, many scientists use the example of DNA as codes are not supposed to occur naturally in nature, but DNA does and it is the code that directs all life. They also use the laws of physics as an example because of the fact that life follows pre-ordained rules, but who may the rules. Scientists, in general, say that science is just another way to see God’s work in progress. I love how this book explores this conflict and explains that it shouldn’t even be a conflict as both sides are just different methods to explain the same thing.
I also liked the message this book had about the future of humanity as it made logical sense, and it wasn’t scary like the message that most people predict for the future. Honestly, if the world became like a science-fiction story (one of my favorite things to read), then I would totally be okay with it.
All in all, this was a great read just like all the rest of them. 4.5 stars!!!!!!!!