| The Lost Symbol |  | Author: Dan Brown
Creator: Paul Michael
Publisher: Whole Story Audio Books
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Sales Rank: 1,565,097
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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 Is this really a Dan Brown novel? September 5, 2010
gburgalum01 (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
There's no simpler way to put this - The Lost Symbol is a book that should be literally lost for all time. The Da Vinci Code (DVC), and the much more fun and interesting Angels and Demons (AD), left me wanting more as i turned page by page to get to the plot climax. With The Lost Symbol, I kept waiting for myself to be put out of agony. While DVC and AD provided a great reward for listening to the musings of Robert Langdon as he went into deep intellectual diatribes on religion and symbolism, there was no such gratification here. Without giving away too much, the revelation of The Lost Symbol itself was more of a "Captain Obvious" moment in which the revealed symbol ended up being something that is really nothing new to readers.
This was such a disappointment, and I can't even fathom how they will make this exciting enough to be a film. This book was painful. Do not expect much enjoyment out of it.
 Love Dan Brown's Books September 5, 2010
Emy Dohner
This book arrived promptly and in great shape. I have not completed reading it, but like all Dan Brown's books, it is intriguing! Anyway, I couldn't wait for this one to come out in paperback and the price was reasonable at Amazon and it qualified for free shipping.
 Insightful Third Langdon Novel! September 5, 2010
Scotman (Mt. Shasta, CA)
Yay, I finished The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown!
What a 500 page adventure this was too. Yes, the story is a bit formulaic as it runs about the same as The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons: Robert Langdon is called over to some place, goes through some adventure that coincidentally is helped by his extreme knowledge of symbology and occult knowledge; he meets a beautiful but unobtainable woman; and finally we resolve the issues at hand.
I really enjoyed the concept of "Noetic Science" as Brown calls it -- the attempt to marry science and religion as, per the novel, they're attempting the same thing -- the ultimate attainment of Man as god -- "do you not know that ye are gods?"
Peter Solomon, Mason master, brings to the 33rd level a guy plays a pivotal role in Peter's life. In fact, he already had!
As in past Brown novels, the bad guy is truly a nut -- but a nut with an interesting psychosis that actually could achieve his ends. Mal'akh is his name; he had money, power and women of his choice, but relinquished his fortune for the taste of ultimate power. A power that only Robert Langdon could afford him.
Brown ratchets up the action with Peter's scientific sister Katherine, who has a lab that contains the Noetic science stuff. Not really explained is why the vault it is in needs to be in total darkness. And the constant flashbacks which turn into basically lecture notes on Masonic legends was a bit annoying.
The whole CIA angle was well-played, though the unlikeable CIA operative Sato was a bit much. The cigarette-smoking, tough gal who clearly had a problem with making her thoughts known and just like a grouchy parent: "Do as you're told!" No wonder she garnered little cooperation from our crew (at first).
Be that as it may, I really enjoyed the ending of Mal'akh, the discovery of his true identity, the near-death experience of our main character and the final discovery of The Lost Symbol.
Despite what other reviewers say, I liked the cinematic style of the book -- this could easily be made into a film. Tom Hanks, are you available?
Clearly this book will rekindle some interest in the stately buildings of our nation's Capitol area as well as getting readers to check out the Bible in a new and different vision.
Although the weakest of the Langdon trilogy (to me!), it yet was an enjoyable read.
Other Dan Brown Books:
The Da Vinci Code
Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon) (Hardcover)
nothing new September 3, 2010
S. Sanchez (Los Angeles)
if you read da vinci and/or angels / demons than you should expect much of the same. dan brown seems to be a staunch environmentalist based on the amount of recycling he does in his story. i have decided to let the next d.b. book pass me by.
 A waste of Time September 2, 2010
Long. That is one word to describe this book. I don't know how such a useless novel could take so many pages to write. As the book kept droning on and on and on I found myself not caring about Robert, Peter, the Masons, or the super messed up roid freak who was the enemy. I only cared about the poor trees that were killed to make this atrocious book.
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