Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon)

Dan Brown

In CERN, the renowned Swiss research facility, a scientist is found murdered. His body is branded...more

In CERN, the renowned Swiss research facility, a scientist is found murdered. His body is branded with a symbol that refers to the Illuminati, a secret brotherhood that was assumed to be disbanded at the end of the 18th century. Robert Langdon is summoned to Switzerland to help in interpreting this ritual killing. Soon it turns out that this crime serves a bigger purpose, one that is closely intertwined with the ongoing papal election in Rome. It is up to Robert to find out what the hidden agenda of the Illuminati is all about, before one of the cornerstones of our society is getting scattered. With Angels and Demons Dan Brown pulls off the tour-de-force of supporting a decent thriller plot with an historical relevant background. The setting of this thriller is simply amazing. It brings the reader to places most laymen will never be allowed to visit. Through excellent research the author succeeds in introducing us to the hidden parts of Vatican City. If you do not get charmed by the plot of the novel, you at least get an enjoyable guided tour of one of the most secretive places on earth. The framework of the story is a classic thriller with a build-up to a well crafted finale that unveils some smart twists. The plot is fair because an alert reader will be a able to find some clues early in the novel that will hint at the outcome of the story. Nevertheless the main action is far from unpredictable. After one action sequence, the reader is well aware that three similar actions will follow. This gives a few serious blows to the momentum of the story. To call the middle part tedious is a bit harsh, but it certainly is not the most exhilarating read you can imagine. Luckily the denouement compensates a bit for this hick-up. This book is certainly an interesting read, certainly if you compare it to The Da Vinci Code in which Dan Brown clearly succeeded in refining the narrative formula he first applied in Angels and Demons.   hide

Antes de decifrar "O Código Da Vinci", Robert Langdon, o famoso professor de simbologia de...more

Antes de decifrar "O Código Da Vinci", Robert Langdon, o famoso professor de simbologia de Harvard, vive sua primeira aventura em "Anjos e Demônios", quando tenta impedir que uma antiga sociedade secreta destrua a Cidade do Vaticano. Às vésperas do conclave que vai eleger o novo Papa, Langdon é chamado às pressas para analisar um misterioso símbolo marcado a fogo no peito de um físico assassinado em um grande centro de pesquisas na Suíça. Ele descobre indícios de algo inimaginável: a assinatura macabra no corpo da vítima - um ambigrama que pode ser lido tanto de cabeça para cima quanto de cabeça para baixo - é dos Illuminati, uma poderosa fraternidade considerada extinta há quatrocentos anos. A antiga sociedade ressurgiu disposta a levar a cabo a lendária vingança contra a Igreja Católica, seu inimigo mais odiado. De posse de uma nova arma devastadora, roubada do centro de pesquisas, ela ameaça explodir a Cidade do Vaticano e matar os quatro cardeais mais cotados para a sucessão papal. Correndo contra o tempo, Langdon voa para Roma junto com Vittoria Vetra, uma bela cientista italiana. Numa caçada frenética por criptas, igrejas e catedrais, os dois desvendam enigmas e seguem uma trilha que pode levar ao covil dos Illuminati - um refúgio secreto onde está a única esperança de salvação da Igreja nesta guerra entre ciência e religião. Em "Anjos e Demônios", Dan Brown demonstra novamente sua extraordinária habilidade de entremear suspense com fascinantes informações sobre ciência, religião e história da arte, despertando a curiosidade dos leitores para os significados ocultos deixados em monumentos e documentos históricos.   hide

@Neil Walker Honestly mate this book was a very good thriller and a fine read. It is definatly THE...more

@Neil Walker Honestly mate this book was a very good thriller and a fine read. It is definatly THE best of Dan Brown's works so far and as for him being illiterate... That would be a stupid comment to make since the guy has written a few books and one became a movie... How many books have you written that were nearly as famous as his? please before you say crap about an author think twice about what you want to say. Other than that i agree he might not be the greatest author out there and no one said he was but the guy can write a good book as was proven with this one and I think you should respect him and all other authors for their efforts and achievments no matter how immaculate they were or how much you might disagree with their style or views... Concerning the book: This is a great thriller and far better than the rest of his books. A definate recommendation to all those readers out there who would like a good thriller to read with an unpredictable twist. Have fun reading :)   hide

I decided to read Angels and Demons because after I was amazing by The Da Vinci Code and I was...more

I decided to read Angels and Demons because after I was amazing by The Da Vinci Code and I was soon hooked. The way Brown combines actual facts with a suspenseful plot make the book incredibly enjoyable. Not only was I unable to put it down, but the knowledge I gained is amazing. I never would have thought I could learn so much from a novel. Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is flown to one of the greatest science research facilities in the world and discovers that a significant experiment has been stolen, placing the Vatican in serious danger. Langdon teams up with Vittoria Vetra, the daughter of a murdered scientist, and together they travel through Rome solving puzzles and finding clues that not only lead to the stolen experiment, but an organization that is completely against the Catholic Church. Angels and Demons is a book you won’t want to stop reading and when you get to the end, the twists add even more to your enjoyment. This is perfect for anyone who enjoys a tale full of action and suspense.   hide

I really enjoy Dan Brown’s books. This is the third one I’ve read so far. Angels...more

I really enjoy Dan Brown’s books. This is the third one I’ve read so far. Angels and Demons is a lot like The DaVinci Code. The main character in both books, Robert Langdon is introduced here and I think Brown spends a lot more time letting the reader get to know Robert Langdon. All I could really tell from him in The DaVinci Code was that he was a Harvard professor. In Angels and Demons, Brown spends more time developing all his characters and providing details about their background which help you understand their current actions.I found much of the book very predictable. Brown gave away too many clues that allowed you to guess what was going on before it was revealed. The last 100 pages are so are filled with plot twists and turns and while it’s fun, it leaves the mind reeling a bit. What I especially love about all the Dan Brown books I’ve read so far is that they are written in real time and do not contain a lot of fluff. I can’t wait to get into the last book of his I haven’t read, Deception Point.   hide