sarchen's review against another edition
2.0
I was kind of on board until a pope parachuted out of a chopper.
beepsatsheep's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cmv62002's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
i read this bc i love the movie and i just went to a museum and all of dan brown’s books have to do with museums. i pictured tom hanks as langdon ofc but it was very strange picturing him boinking victoria at the end 😬
ildrihr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
If you don't pay any attention, it's fun, but the moment you start to think about things it all falls apart. Langdon is a Mary Sue, most of the characters are seriously unlikeable, and the ending was a shitshow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Death, Murder, Body horror, Sexism, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Violence, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Terminal illness, Religious bigotry, and Sexual assault
_paulinanani_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
dazednsoconfused's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
would probably be rated higher if the last line of the book had not been "you've never been to bed with a yoga master, have you?"
thejunglebookie's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
So if you engage with me on bookstagram you’ll quickly learn I’m not a book series fan. Nothing against people who are, I’m just not good at maintaining the attention span on a group of specific characters/places for a continuous adventure of multiple books. I’m more on a one & done novel kinda girl. That being said, the chronicles of Brown’s ‘Robert Langdon’ is one of the only exceptions for me.
Each book this world renowned symbology professor is an action packed, adventure filled page turner for me that always keeps me ok the edge of my seat totally engulfed in whatever suspenseful mystery that needs solving. Despite re-using Langdon has the MC, every book with him is a perfect stand alone novel so I never feel pressured that I need to immediately read the next one.
&, as always, I deeply appreciate how much I learn from Brown’s books. This one shines the educational light on the history of the worlds oldest religious cultures & I was super intrigued. If you’ve never read one of Dan Brown’s books, please give it a shot (especially if you’re a fan of historical fiction)— I don’t think you’ll regret it!
Each book this world renowned symbology professor is an action packed, adventure filled page turner for me that always keeps me ok the edge of my seat totally engulfed in whatever suspenseful mystery that needs solving. Despite re-using Langdon has the MC, every book with him is a perfect stand alone novel so I never feel pressured that I need to immediately read the next one.
&, as always, I deeply appreciate how much I learn from Brown’s books. This one shines the educational light on the history of the worlds oldest religious cultures & I was super intrigued. If you’ve never read one of Dan Brown’s books, please give it a shot (especially if you’re a fan of historical fiction)— I don’t think you’ll regret it!
ashleyneubaum's review against another edition
5.0
This is quite literally a page-turner that you can’t put down.
Absolutely. Phenomenal. Book.
Angels & Demon’s is the first in Dan Brown’s “Robert Langdon” series (with book #2 being the well-known DaVinci Code.) Time and time again, it had been recommended to me by people I work with, insisting that I would love the thriller - but I was intimidated by the 572 page copy held at our local library.
The plot follows the protagonist (and Harvard symbologist) Robert Langdon across America, Switzerland, and Italy to solve a murder, and then save Vatican City from the wrath of the Illuminati. A few other characters join forces with Langdon for the adventure, including the mysterious and incredibly cunning Vittoria Vetra (the daughter of the man who had been murdered.)
Well, the book immediately sucked me in, so every free/waking moment I had, you could find me with a copy in hand. It was fast paced, well thought out, and always had you thinking to solve the mysteries and riddles at every turn. Still, I was shocked by the twists and turns of the plot! At times, I could literally feel my heart rate speeding up; it was as if I couldn’t read the words quickly enough. Even more, I appreciate that despite bringing the reader immediately into the action, the author was able to develop the characters to be complex and interesting. It goes without saying that I am incredibly excited to read the next installment in the series!!
Absolutely. Phenomenal. Book.
Angels & Demon’s is the first in Dan Brown’s “Robert Langdon” series (with book #2 being the well-known DaVinci Code.) Time and time again, it had been recommended to me by people I work with, insisting that I would love the thriller - but I was intimidated by the 572 page copy held at our local library.
The plot follows the protagonist (and Harvard symbologist) Robert Langdon across America, Switzerland, and Italy to solve a murder, and then save Vatican City from the wrath of the Illuminati. A few other characters join forces with Langdon for the adventure, including the mysterious and incredibly cunning Vittoria Vetra (the daughter of the man who had been murdered.)
Well, the book immediately sucked me in, so every free/waking moment I had, you could find me with a copy in hand. It was fast paced, well thought out, and always had you thinking to solve the mysteries and riddles at every turn. Still, I was shocked by the twists and turns of the plot! At times, I could literally feel my heart rate speeding up; it was as if I couldn’t read the words quickly enough. Even more, I appreciate that despite bringing the reader immediately into the action, the author was able to develop the characters to be complex and interesting. It goes without saying that I am incredibly excited to read the next installment in the series!!
n_j_k's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0