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The Lost Symbol |  | Author: Dan Brown
Publisher: Doubleday Books
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Rating:  1753 reviews
Sales Rank: 4
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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 Typical Dan Brown Style November 21, 2009
rottychic (California)
I loved this book. It is a typical Dan Brown book where you couldn't put it down. I made the mistake of reading other reviews before reading the book and one person decided to tell us all about the ending...what an idiot. I guess he thought he was so interesting and intelligent that he kept going on and on about his borish opinion. While reading the book, I kept thinking about the ending. Luckily, it really didn't ruin it for me. I would recommend this book to those of you who loved the Di Vince Code and Angels and Demons.
 This is a disaster November 21, 2009
W. Reller (Seattle, WA)
I really enjoyed Angels and Demons and the Da Vinci Code but the Lost Symbol is a disaster. If this had been his first effort, it would never have been published.
I can handle the writing style but feel that this story lacks substance and interest. Without giving anything away, there are a couple of climactic moments that totally fizzled.
The only reason I did not give this one star is that I enjoy the way he weaves history into his modern tales...just think this tale was forced and lacks interest.
 Lost Symbol November 20, 2009
Wesley Williams (Denver)
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown was an ejoyable read. The short chapters and action made the book easy to read without losing the story line. The book drew you in and was difficult to put down. I was sorry when I finished the book because I felt like it ended abruptly.
Da Vinci Code was much better November 20, 2009
Alan
This had the same feeling as the Da Vinci Code, the way it was written and the way the story was structured. It felt like I was reading the same book, like it he took the cookie cutter mold of Da Vinci Code and just cranked out another book, only this one had an ending that I thought was very disappointing, especially given all of the build-up. I was expecting something pretty amazing and at the end I just felt "THAT was it??!!". 2 stars just for the effort, I guess. Not worth buying, though. If you read the Da Vinci Code and liked it then just pass on this one. Disappointed for sure! Though it did make me want to visit Washington DC. If they could take whatever facts about the city are true and put it into a booklet, that'd be cool to take on a vacation to DC.
Masonic Mush November 20, 2009
Jim Jordan (Austin, TX)
Unless you feel that you can't live without reading about "secret" Masonic lore, there are hundreds, even thousands of more entertaining books that you could be reading. How about a nice Lustbader or a juicy Ludlow? Yechhh....
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