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- Publisher: Pocket Books (July 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743412397
- ISBN-13: 978-0743412391
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (492 customer reviews)
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It takes guts to write a novel that combines an ancient secret brotherhood, the Swiss Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire, a papal conclave, mysterious ambigrams, a plot against the Vatican, a mad scientist in a wheelchair, particles of antimatter, jets that can travel 15,000 miles per hour, crafty assassins, a beautiful Italian physicist, and a Harvard professor of religious iconology. It takes talent to make that novel anything but ridiculous. Kudos to Dan Brown (Digital Fortress) for achieving the nearly impossible. Angels & Demons is a no-holds-barred, pull-out-all-the-stops, breathless tangle of a thriller--think Katherine Neville's The Eight (but cleverer) or Umberto Eco's Foucault's Pendulum (but more accessible).
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is shocked to find proof that the legendary secret society, the Illuminati--dedicated since the time of Galileo to promoting the interests of science and condemning the blind faith of Catholicism--is alive, well, and murderously active. Brilliant physicist Leonardo Vetra has been murdered, his eyes plucked out, and the society's ancient symbol branded upon his chest. His final discovery, antimatter, the most powerful and dangerous energy source known to man, has disappeared--only to be hidden somewhere beneath Vatican City on the eve of the election of a new pope. Langdon and Vittoria, Vetra's daughter and colleague, embark on a frantic hunt through the streets, churches, and catacombs of Rome, following a 400-year-old trail to the lair of the Illuminati, to prevent the incineration of civilization.
Brown seems as much juggler as author--there are lots and lots of balls in the air in this novel, yet Brown manages to hurl the reader headlong into an almost surreal suspension of disbelief. While the reader might wish for a little more sardonic humor from Langdon, and a little less bombastic philosophizing on the eternal conflict between religion and science, these are less fatal flaws than niggling annoyances--readers should have no trouble skimming past them and immersing themselves in a heck of a good read. "Brain candy" it may be, but my! It's tasty. --Kelly Flynn --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'A breathless, real-time adventure...Exciting, fast-paced, with an unusuallu high IQ'
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
One of the most absolutely fabulous books I have ever read. It kept me trapped during a trip to South Africa. I was always looking for an opportunity to read it. Every free moment had to be used - while in the train, the bus, the plane, in my hotel room, the park. I couldn't stop until I had completed it. This book is a real page-turner. It Comes on the back of Triple Agent Double Cross. The setting for this eerily fascinating story is great; pacing is fast, the narrative supports dialogue, which itself is effectively used. There is no point going on and on. This is a story that strikes a chord with its target readership and even beyond.
32 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Most people reading this will have already read the authors more famous publication: the Da Vinci Code. From the moment you pick up this book the similarities are obvious, the same lead character, the same phone-call-in-the-night start etc. However, once you have read the first few chapters it is apparent that this book is completely different.
Anyone who was captivated by the puzzles and clues in the Da Vinci Code will be equally satisfied with Angels and Demons. Like the Da Vinci Code this is a particularly intellectual book and you will be educated while reading it, although this time not about the works of Da Vinci, but instead particle physics and Roman churches. Once again the level of research carried-out by the author in order for the book to contain as many facts as possible is astounding. My main criticism is that where the Da Vinci Code was believable in most places, the plot of this book becomes rather far-fetched, especially towards the end.
If you enjoyed the Da Vinci Code read this, if you have yet to encounter Dan Brown's books then this is also a good place to start.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this to be a cracking good read, better than the Da Vinci code. The action is even more fast paced and the plot is inventive and exciting. Yes it is totally unbelievable but its fun and quick and at times surprising with a climactic finish. Brown has a gift for writing breathless novels which are well written enough that it doesn't matter how ridiculous the basic premises may seem. A great novel.
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An Excellent Book
I must admit I have read 'Angel's and Demon's' several times now and each time I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Andrew Whitby
Imagine the art
When I first read this book years ago, I enjoyed it alot in its original form. My imagination had help knowing what Rome and Vatican City looked like, but many of Brown's... Read more
Published 17 days ago by K. Lord
Gripping
Once you start the book it is hard to put down just like his Di Vinci code, as an author he has great taltnt to keep you reading and looking forward to the next chapter, when the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marina Scott
Angels And Demons - The title says it all!
Angels And Demons
I could not put this book down! I'm not going to lie, a few things in the book are a little far fetched, but hey it's a book! Read more
I could not put this book down! I'm not going to lie, a few things in the book are a little far fetched, but hey it's a book! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kyle R. Evans
Superb read
A great book, you will never want to put down. in my opinion Dan Brown's best creation. I only wish there were more Robert Langdon books. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sarah M
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this was the first dan brown book I have read and it happens to be the first robert langton thriller. Read more
Published 4 months ago by craig draper
Good Book
If you enjoy not only reading but owning GOOD books this should be on your coffee table or book shelves.
Published 5 months ago by GG
Brilliant Book!
Arrived very quickly. Second hand book, however it was in excellent condition, really pleased with it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MissGodolphin
Dan Brown is infectious
As is usual for Dan Brown's writings one is always surprised to experience so much gripping activity in a very short time span of the hero's 'book life'. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Brin of Cambridge
His best book!
Better than the Da Vinci Code - loved that too - but this is better. Dan Brown should be a tourist guide as he wisps you wonderfully to Rome and again keeps you guessing. Read more
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