Angels And Demons

Although using a good line of twists, and fairly creative story line, I feel the only three detailed things about this book are the only things Dan Brown was ever good at: Robert Langdon’s character(the same one from The Da Vinci Code), the Roman Catholic Church (in this book, Vatican), and a secret society (in this book, Illuminati).But the rest is a mistake Brown shouldn’t have...more

Although using a good line of twists, and fairly creative story line, I feel the only three detailed things about this book are the only things Dan Brown was ever good at: Robert Langdon’s character(the same one from The Da Vinci Code), the Roman Catholic Church (in this book, Vatican), and a secret society (in this book, Illuminati).But the rest is a mistake Brown shouldn’t have dared to make, a book on physics and technology, with a wide gap of knowledge and research behind it.The book is as interesting and attention consuming as a light bestseller should be. But if you know anything about physics, Galileo Galilei, anti-matter, jet planes or g-force, then keep your hands away from it, it’s a shameless flaunting of misinformations and under-education of the author in these areas. And it appears the other characters are mere idiots, compared to the ‘omniscient’ art teacher Langdon, or logically put, Brown made them to be non-consistent and underdeveloped.The only reason why this book should be read is sheer fun. Apart from that, it’s an insult to every semi-educated mind.   hide

In my opinion, Angels and Demons put me at the edge of my seat throughout the entire book unlike The Da Vinci Code which many people claim is much better than Angels and Demons. Although the controversy here is not as appalling as it was in The Da Vinci Code but the idea of Science versus Religion is something that everyone can relate to. The myth of the Illuminati and the chase with Robert...more

In my opinion, Angels and Demons put me at the edge of my seat throughout the entire book unlike The Da Vinci Code which many people claim is much better than Angels and Demons. Although the controversy here is not as appalling as it was in The Da Vinci Code but the idea of Science versus Religion is something that everyone can relate to. The myth of the Illuminati and the chase with Robert Langdon was exhilarating and when the perpetrator was eventually revealed, no one would have guessed. This book also shows how faith blinds people and is relevant in our day and age. This book however shared the same story line as The Da Vinci Code and readers might get tired of watching self righteous Robert Landon pursuing a murderer which always result in him falling in love with the female character of the book. Overall, this book is definitely a much better read than The Da Vinci Code for those who seek thrills instead of controversy.   hide

I decided to read Angels and Demons, so as to get the comparison with the Da Vinci code. The truth is that my husband offer me that book on our first date and that's how i discover Dan Brown some three years ago. Honestly till now that i read it, read the Da Vinci code and watch the film i can't have a definite opinion. Of course it is a very good thriller may be one of the best book of Dan...more

I decided to read Angels and Demons, so as to get the comparison with the Da Vinci code. The truth is that my husband offer me that book on our first date and that's how i discover Dan Brown some three years ago. Honestly till now that i read it, read the Da Vinci code and watch the film i can't have a definite opinion. Of course it is a very good thriller may be one of the best book of Dan Brown. And definitly the two are totalty different from my point of view. But i still can't have a definite opinion. The book carry you to think more than what you are reading. Sort of historial reading.Lot of suspence, fiction Those who have not yet read Angels and Demons, i think its time to get the book. Louisa. Its me again well i watch the film Angels and Demons today, i was suprised for the film is different of the book, no comparison because the book has nothing to envied the film. Louisa   hide

I love this book it is *very* intense makes you have to pause every so often to digest what you've just read and I for one had wished then at the time I'd read it had readily access to a computer that is online at home or would've done some great research. Now that the movie of this title's scheduled to ber released May 15, 2009, perhaps will be easier to dig up all sorts of...more

I love this book it is *very* intense makes you have to pause every so often to digest what you've just read and I for one had wished then at the time I'd read it had readily access to a computer that is online at home or would've done some great research. Now that the movie of this title's scheduled to ber released May 15, 2009, perhaps will be easier to dig up all sorts of stuff, huh?? I highly recommend you check this book out in whatever format is best for you to read -- I got mine at B&N and it's a large print softcover edititon. :) I wrote this review via the TextEdit application since the writing windowpane was not wide enough to allow me to see what all am scribbling so I'd highlighted/pasted to that pane. Easier that way hmm?? <winks> I have the LP ed. here. Great read and yes, the material within this novel does makes one think and to digest what was taken in; it also makes one asks about where are those items located in Rome as well as the organization known as the Brotherhood of the Illuminati. Very, very fascinating indeed!!   hide

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...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

it's an excellent read fr a variety of reasons..n i guess every body will find smthing of his interest...a v.good plot..vid lots of thrill n adventure...but apart frm these d thing which intrigued me most ws d concept...d interweaving of religion n science...as god n science or god n humans as one and not differente......though hidden in a an adventurous fiction novel...author tried to...more

it's an excellent read fr a variety of reasons..n i guess every body will find smthing of his interest...a v.good plot..vid lots of thrill n adventure...but apart frm these d thing which intrigued me most ws d concept...d interweaving of religion n science...as god n science or god n humans as one and not differente......though hidden in a an adventurous fiction novel...author tried to convey one of d most profound messege....which sadly i guess is overlooked by most readers !!!!thouroughly enjoyable guided tour of one of the most secretive places on earth as vatican...n also a saga roman sarchitecture...n history...n also a tour of CERN...one of d most modern science temple...so it ws a power packed novel....wid so mch to see..experience ....n learn...n enjoy!!n yup to add to d show...i ws reading d online version of d novel..n used to google d snaps of d places mentioned...dat felt like as if i ws actually standing der...ws a great feel...i guess u've got d hint!!   hide

I was a bit disappointed that the 2 main characters were as one dimensional as they were in The Davinci Code. The women are described as these brilliant rocket scientist, virtuoso cellist, multilinguists who while reading to a colony of blind leper children in a remote village, had an epiphany on how to cure cancer. And they are, of course, also described as absolutely(mythically)...more

I was a bit disappointed that the 2 main characters were as one dimensional as they were in The Davinci Code. The women are described as these brilliant rocket scientist, virtuoso cellist, multilinguists who while reading to a colony of blind leper children in a remote village, had an epiphany on how to cure cancer. And they are, of course, also described as absolutely(mythically) stunning. This ethereal beauty is apparently permanent (at least for the duration of the book) as the women are able to run around evading capture & death throughout various cities, countries even in high heels & (I think it was a) leather skirt(s). But I digress... The point is that these exotically brilliant women seem to get stupider & a bit more dependent as the book progress. I personally found that distracting not to mention annoying. Luckily, the story was written so incredibly well that I was able to get past my disappointment & really enjoy it. Absolutely could not put it down!!   hide

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...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

Written in Dan Brown's signature style, curiously i found this a better read than the Da Vinci Code. Maybe the fact that it was slightly more entertaining and had an even more ludicrous plot had it going in its favour. ;) The dialogues are a tad more laced with humour, compared to the relatively dapper Da Vinci. Its an edge of the seat thriller. It weaves a tale of obsession, the eternal...more

Written in Dan Brown's signature style, curiously i found this a better read than the Da Vinci Code. Maybe the fact that it was slightly more entertaining and had an even more ludicrous plot had it going in its favour. ;) The dialogues are a tad more laced with humour, compared to the relatively dapper Da Vinci. Its an edge of the seat thriller. It weaves a tale of obsession, the eternal battle between sanititized modern science and faith in religion,of ancient secrets and cults,and of human fallacies.All this providing a backdrop for the harris-tweed wearing Harward scholar to,once again, save the day, this time with a fiery buxom italian scientist Victoria Vetra as his partner. Read for its 'You wouldn't believe!' kind of action, morbidity and gore in liberal doses and a fast and furious trip down the lanes of history, culture and art of Rome. and as always Dan Brown blurs the lines between good guy-bad guy and leaves it up to you to make that distinction.   hide