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The Lost Symbol |  | Author: Dan Brown
Publisher: Doubleday Books
List Price: $29.95
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Rating:  1742 reviews
Sales Rank: 3
Media: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Pages: 528
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.7
ISBN: 0385504225
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780385504225
ASIN: 0385504225
Publication Date: September 15, 2009
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Product Description
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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 Be Careful From Whom You Order This November 20, 2009
Daniel L. Anderson (Concord, California)
In a move of foolishly being thrifty, I opted for one of the less expensive book sellers on Amazon to send me this best seller. The low price came with a long delivery time estimate. Finally, when the delivery date came, I contacted the company through Amazon and quickly got a refund. However, I have still not read the book! I think this experience may make me a candidate for a Kindle!!
 great story November 20, 2009
V. Leos (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
This was a great book, totally unexpected ending. I think the most important part of this book was the message it presented at the end. A message that everyone needs to remember, most of all the people that run our government.
 Formula written November 19, 2009
Robert Bruckman (San Francisco)
I didn't realize how shallow the concept or how overexposed I was to mysticism in a novel till I read this utterly far fetched and frankly dull book. Wooden characters who never develop populate this formula piece. The action is is as ridiculous as in Angels and Demons. Too many gimmicks, too little substance. Save your money and time.
Really???? November 19, 2009
B. Fluehr (Sewell, NJ USA)
This is what everyone was waiting for?? This was the worst written "bestseller" I have ever attempted to read. Zero character development, horrendous conversational technique, one dimensional plot development. I can just see Mr. Brown dreaming of screenplay royalties dancing through his head as he wrote each "chapter". This could have been a mildly entertaining short story, but it turned into a dreadful full-length novel with the most disappointing (pointless?) ending imaginable. You would have expected something more after such a long period since The DaVinci Code, but apparently Mr. Brown rested on his laurels for several years, then woke up one morning and pounded out his next "book" (screenplay). Shame on his editor and publisher.
Pointless drivel ... November 19, 2009
Bhaskar Banerjee (Dallas, TX, USA)
An absolute waste of time. I really liked the Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, but this book was about a 100 pages too long, with weak writing, and sub-standard story.
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