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The Lost Symbol |  | Author: Dan Brown
Creator: Paul Michael
Publisher: Whole Story Audio Books
Buy New: $65.00
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Rating:  1766 reviews
Sales Rank: 743475
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Pages: 14
Number Of Items: 14
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 6 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 1407442538
EAN: 9781407442532
ASIN: 1407442538
Publication Date: September 15, 2009
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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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Product Description
In this stunning follow-up to the global phenomenon The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown demonstrates once again why he is the world's most popular thriller writer. The Lost Symbol is a masterstroke of storytelling—a deadly race through a real-world labyrinth of codes, secrets, and unseen truths . . . all under the watchful eye of Brown's most terrifying villain to date. Set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C., The Lost Symbol accelerates through a startling landscape toward an unthinkable finale.
As the story opens, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned unexpectedly to deliver an evening lecture in the U.S. Capitol Building. Within minutes of his arrival, however, the night takes a bizarre turn. A disturbing object —artfully encoded with five symbols—is discovered in the Capitol Building. Langdon recognizes the object as an ancient invitation . . . one meant to usher its recipient into a long-lost world of esoteric wisdom.
When Langdon's beloved mentor, Peter Solomon—a prominent Mason and philanthropist —is brutally kidnapped, Langdon realizes his only hope of saving Peter is to accept this mystical invitation and follow wherever it leads him. Langdon is instantly plunged into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, and never-before-seen locations—all of which seem to be dragging him toward a single, inconceivable truth.
As the world discovered in The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons, Dan Brown's novels are brilliant tapestries of veiled histories, arcane symbols, and enigmatic codes. In this new novel, he again challenges readers with an intelligent, lightning-paced story that offers surprises at every turn. The Lost Symbol is exactly what Brown's fans have been waiting for . . . his most thrilling novel yet.
From the Hardcover edition.
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 What the heck just happened? November 22, 2009
G. R. Simonoff (NYC)
The book started off and read through as what I expected from Brown's two most recent novels, but the ending... such a cop out. I wouldn't recommend it as it was not worth the effort when all is said and done. Brown rode on the coat tails of his earlier work. I felt tricked and played.
Same old routine November 22, 2009
slarsen422 (Salem, Oregon USA)
I wanted to like this book. Really, I did. But I found it boring, formulaic and the writing style was very annoying. And I had it figured out about mid-way through; so much for suspense. How many lone lunatics are there running around in Mr. Brown's world anyway? And another peeve: after the first 20 pages or so we know who the characters are. He doesn't have to keep giving their full names every time he mentions them: Robert Langdon said this, Peter Solomon did that. There's only one Robert, one Peter, one Katherine. We should be on a first name basis by the end of the book. Even if they don't have much personality. Just an example of an irritating style.
 A thesis on the 33rd November 22, 2009
Ankle boot (hilliard oh)
Mr. Brown has created a real page turner. Although the Lost Symbol stretches plausibility in some cases, the basic story line is very good. It really commands the reader's attention. Although I'm not a 33rd degree Mason, he seems to make fun of the Masonic rituals for the 33rd degree. The casual reader would enjoy this book and also be motivated to visit the buildings in Washington DC both Masonic related and others.
Read the review by Valannin "Pantheon Outcast" November 22, 2009
CenVillager (Pembroke Pines, FL USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had planned to write a negative review of this book, but thanks to reviewer, "Valannin "Pantheon Outcast", I don't need to bother. He (or she) wrote a fabulous hilarious review, way more entertaining than the book itself and a much more detailed review than I could ever write.
I gave the book two stars because it IS interesting in parts and does hold your attention while requiring a major suspension of belief and reason and intelligence.
If you do plan on buying this book, then I urge you to NOT read that review, else you will be laughing at all the wrong places while slogging through this work.
 The Movie National Treasure Was Already Made November 22, 2009
John T. Horner (Morgan Hill, CA USA)
Like many people who bought this book, I did so because I had enjoyed The DaVinci Code so much. Now I wish I hadn't wasted my money or time. The writing, editing and character development are all the sort of thing any real Professor would give a freshman a "D" for. Batman & Robin's 1960s script writers came up with more compelling and believeable dialog than Dan Brown has tossed off here.
Dan Brown is looking like a one-hit wonder. At least The DaVinci Code was thought provoking. The Lost Symbol is nothing but a bit of cashing in on fame. Somewhere the editors and publishers know this, and they don't care. Just "gimme the money".
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