When the NSA's invincible code-breaking machine - encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls in its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, a brilliant and beautiful mathematician. What she uncovers sends shock waves through the corridors of power. The NSA is being held hostage...not by guns or bombs, but by a code so ingeniously complex that if released it will cripple U.S. intelligence.
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"Dan Brown has to be one of the best, smartest, and most accomplished writers in the country. "The Da Vinci Code" is many notches above the intelligent thriller; this is pure genius." --NELSON DeMILLE, #1 "New York Times b"estselling author
"Intrigue and menace mingle in one of the finest mysteries I've ever read. An amazing tale with enigma piled on secrets stacked on riddles."--CLIVE CUSSLER, #1 "New York Times "bestselling author
""The Da Vinci Code "is a dazzling performance by Brown, a delightful display of erudition." --" The Boston Globe"
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"Intrigue and menace mingle in one of the finest mysteries I've ever read. An amazing tale with enigma piled on secrets stacked on riddles."--CLIVE CUSSLER, #1 "New York Times "bestselling author
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By NEB
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Overall, I enjoyed this book, but to do so I had to suspend my disbelief a little further than I would normally expect to, and I had to grit my teeth through quite a few clichés. The plot of the story made sense to me, but where I had to suspend my disbelief further than I would have liked to was in regard to the individual characters' motivations. There were points when I thought 'That doesn't make sense for this character,' and where thoughts and revelations seemed to come out of the blue. For me, the problem lay in Brown's use of an omniscient narrator. All the head-hopping meant I didn't get to know any of the characters particularly well, however, Brown did make good use of this narrator when it came to upping the level of suspense, but after a while exiting a character's thoughts just as they were about to reveal something useful became irritating. What Brown did do well was to describe everything simply, yet vividly. I could visualise the scenes without being distracted by any fancy prose. His action scenes were fast paced and had my heart racing in places. I would describe the story as a page-turner, but only once you get passed the first few chapters of back story which seemed to go on for a frustratingly long time. I also found the romance a bit of a cliché. I think readers with a background in computing or cryptography might find some parts of the story unbelievable. I knew enough about computer programming to understand what was going on, but not enough to be able to see any programming-related plot holes or mistakes, which I now know (after a little research) exist in the story.
I wouldn't read this book again, but I would like to read another of Brown's for comparison. In fact, The Da Vinci Code is already on my bookshelf just waiting to be read.
I wouldn't read this book again, but I would like to read another of Brown's for comparison. In fact, The Da Vinci Code is already on my bookshelf just waiting to be read.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By "almubet"
Format:Paperback
Most people will be reading this book because they read The Da Vinci code, liked it, and thought they would try the other Dan Brown novels - that's what I did. Of all 4 books he's written I have to admit that this is not as good as the other 3 (my favorite being Deception Point), however that doesn't make it a bad book. I think it suffers because the Da Vinci Code has been so successful that everyone expects this to be on the same level. It's still good though and despite what a number of other reviewers have said, I'm glad I read it.
38 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Scottish Dave
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I bought this, Dan Brown's first novel, on the strength of reading The Da Vinci Code. It's not as strong or as indepth as The Da Vinci Code but nevertheless I found it an excellent read.
It centres around code breaking and computing - there is no art history or religion in sight this time. Originally published in 1998 the computing and technology side of the book will no doubt date with time but six years on it is not too dated although I am sure experts will no doubt pick holes in some of it.
The book centres around a couple searching for a key for a newly developed code. The woman, and main character, is in her place of work, a highly secure NSA building dedicated to code breaking. Her partner is in Europe tracking down a second copy of the key which is held inside a ring.
The book is fast paced and I read it within 24 hours. I found it thoroughly ejoyable and although some of the story was a bit predictable there were enough twists to it to make it page turner.
It's not as good as The Da Vinci code but it brought to me a similar excitement when reading it. A great debut 9/10.
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Digital Fortress
As always Dan Brown kept me inrigued all the way thru the book - i couldnt put it down and i read this in record time.
Excellent storyline
Excellent storyline
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Digital fortress
Another great book from Dan Brown. Once you pick it up you will not want to put it down. Cannot wait for his new book now.
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This book is a brain tester for sure keeps you on your toes from beginning to end (figuratively speaking as I was in bed using my Kindle to read it)
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Dan brown is a absolute genius! Can't wait for Inferno!
Dan brown is a absolute genius! Can't wait for Inferno!
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good page-turner!
Having already read a few Dan Brown books, I knew what to expect and this book doesn't disappoint! Read the book on my kindle in about a week (which is good for me because I'm a... Read more
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