‘A swirl of big ideas and non-stop action’ New York Times___________________Florence: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon awakes in a hospital bed with no recollection of where he is or how he got there. Nor can he explain the origin of the macabre object that is found hidden in his belongings.A threat to his life will propel him and a young doctor, Sienna Brooks, into a breakneck chase across the … Brooks, into a breakneck chase across the city. Only Langdon’s knowledge of the hidden passageways and ancient secrets that lie behind its historic facade can save them from the clutches of their unknown pursuers.
With only a few lines from Dante’s Inferno to guide them, they must decipher a sequence of codes buried deep within some of the Renaissance’s most celebrated artworks to find the answers to a puzzle which may, or may not, help them save the world from a terrifying threat . . .
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Tongue planted firmly in cheek
This book is packed solid with information. I’ve never visited Florence, Venice, or Istanbul, but I feel like I’ve been to these places. Some might call this an information dump, but I believe reading this book can be a valuable lesson on culture and art. An undercurrent of action runs through the story, not as fast-paced as his other books I’ve read but still enjoyable.
The ending has twists and turns that I’ve come to expect and hope from Dan Brown. It might be a little farfetched but still mind-blowing.
Planning to travel? read one of Brown’s books staged in your destination.
I thought this was a good addition to the series. Not as believable as the others but still a good read.
Couldn’t put it down.
This is a fast paced book and a lot of fun to read. It is also very thought provoking which is unusual for a book that is as much fun to read.
Once again, Mr. Brown hit a home run with this one!
no need of mentioning ease with which we can read Dan Brown’s books…..its just another intresting book….i loved it…also it was cautious about over population.
Another Dan Brown book. enough said.
Not as good as the first two
Fantastic book, enjoyed every page
The suspense and history in this book is simply amazing!
Very entertaining.
Same formula but not half as good as the Davinci Code
Loved the book!!
As is true with all Dan Brown books, the writing is excellent – really beautiful. This might be one of my favorite Robert Langdon novels (but perhaps I write that about each one in turn). If you’ve enjoyed previous Dan Brown efforts, you’re certain to enjoy this book.
non-stop action, and a topic to make you really think
Lots of action and kept you thinking.
I enjoyed the book
626 pages
4 stars
This book is an illusion.
Dr. Robert Langdon wakes up in a hospital with no memory of how he got there. He doesn’t even know what city he is in. He only knows his head hurts something awful.
After witnessing the vicious shooting of his doctor, Langdon and Sienna, another doctor, are on the run. He calls the US consulate for assistance, but it only makes matter worse. Now, there are several groups chasing the pair. They run all over Florence, trying to escape and at the same time figure out what is going on.
They find a mysterious tube among Langdon’s possessions. It is a copy of a very famous painting depicting a scene from Dante’s Inferno. But, wait, there are mistakes in the painting. What is going on?
With Langdon’s memory loss, they are at a distinct disadvantage. As they run, they are able to piece together some clues.
Dan Brown had me on the character of Sienna. It was done very well and I usually don’t get sidetracked in that manner. Illusions play a very large part in this book. What the reader is accessing is not necessarily what is really happening. It is a brilliant literary strategy.
I was awed by the amazing architecture and wondrous scenes of people going about their business.
Illusion, deception and misdirection all play a part in this Dan Brown thriller. I must admit that I did not care for this book quite as much as the previous ones. Perhaps “Origins” will be back to Mr. Brown’s usual level of competence.