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by Dan Brown (Author)
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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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Pitting scientific terrorists against the cardinals of Vatican City, this well-plotted if over-the-top thriller is crammed with Vatican intrigue and high-tech drama. Robert Langdon, a Harvard specialist on religious symbolism, is called in by a Swiss research lab when Dr. Vetra, the scientist who discovered antimatter, is found murdered with the cryptic word "Illuminati" branded on his chest. These Iluminati were a group of Renaissance scientists, including Galileo, who met secretly in Rome to discuss new ideas in safety from papal threat; what the long-defunct association has to do with Dr. Vetra's death is far from clear. Vetra's daughter, Vittoria, makes a frightening discovery: a lethal amount of antimatter, sealed in a vacuum flask that will explode in six hours unless its batteries are recharged, is missing. Almost immediately, the Swiss Guard discover that the flask is hidden beneath Vatican City, where the conclave to elect a new pope has just begun. Vittoria and Langdon rush to recover the canister, but they aren't allowed into the Vatican until it is discovered that the four principal papal candidates are missing. The terrorists who are holding the cardinals call in regarding their pending murders, offering clues tied to ancient Illuminati meeting sites and runes. Meanwhile, it becomes clear that a sinister Vatican entity with messianic delusions is in league with the terrorists. Packing the novel with sinister figures worthy of a Medici, Brown (Digital Fortress) sets an explosive pace as Langdon and Vittoria race through a Michelin-perfect Rome to try to save the cardinals and find the antimatter before it explodes. Though its premises strain credulity, Brown's tale is laced with twists and shocks that keep the reader wired right up to the last revelation. (May)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, Jun 21 2006
By Draco Malfoy (Vancouver, Canada) - See all my reviews
Contains extremely interesting historical and architectural facts. It made me want to go to Rome just to see everything Dan Brown has written here. The plot is interesting, the book is riveting. Kind of predictable though, but the way the story was structured makes you want to see how it turns out. Kudos to the author, Brown's really an extremely talented story-teller.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, Thrilling, Suspenseful,, Mar 11 2006
This review is from: Angels & Demons (Mass Market Paperback)
Angels and Demons is one suspense packed thriller that you just can't put down! Dan Brown has managed to combine The Vatican, the secret brotherhood of the Illuminati, murder, assassins, the Swiss research facility - CERN, a Harvard symbologist, stolen antimatter, a dead priest / physicist's daughter who helped develop the antimatter, the Swiss Guard, and super high speed aircraft, (from Boston to Switzerland in 1 hour! ) all in a race against time.

This book is riveting, as the plot thickens and intensifies and I found myself "peeking" into the next chapter - something I NEVER do! The suspense was too much - but excellent! I just could not put this book down and had to let everything fall around me as I raced to finish all 430 pages! The ending will blow you totally away - and just when you think you had it all figured out - It will stun you!

I found the history of the Vatican, the information on the conclave in electing a pope, as well as all of the history, combined with the history of the Illuminati totally fascinating. My interest never waned throughout this fast-paced, compelling story. I really don't want to retell the story, as you can read it in the above editorial review.

Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of religious iconology and Vittoria Vetra, a physicist are in a race against time to save Vatican City from a diabolical plot - revenge and hatred from the ancient brotherhood of the Illuminati against the Catholic Church. With the Pope murdered, the four favored bishops are found missing from the conclave. At precise intervals, the Illuminati inform the Vatican that the bishops will be murdered. It is up to Langdon and Vittoria to try and figure out the "clues" from the Illuminati and save the bishops. But not only are they trying to save the bishops, they are also trying to save the entire Vatican, as stolen antimatter is hidden somewhere inside the Vatican. Time is also running out as the antimatter has the capacity to level the entire city. Antimatter "is the most powerful energy source known to man. A single gram of antimatter contains the energy of a 20-kilotin nuclear bomb - the size of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima."

You will find this book totally fascinating and incredibly compelling. You easily get caught up in the story and with the factual basis of the battle between science and religion. Dan Brown had managed to interweave the two into one non-stop thriller that will take your breath away.

Check out; Giorgio Kostantinos-The Quest, as well - very interesting and based on Da Vinci Codes.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, April 18 2006
By John (Charleston, USA) - See all my reviews
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.Also recommended: THE UNION MOUJIK,DECEPTION POINT, DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE, THE IDIOT.They give us a unique perspective of amazing characters that defy adversity.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Over the top and down again.
A good story, but too many unbelievable happenings to make you feel any suspense. Langdon has more lives than a feline. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kemi

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
What can I say, Dan Brown is an amazing writer. Can't wait to read his newest book!
Published 5 months ago by Diana C. Sharpe

5.0 out of 5 stars great read
this for me was a great read,I know it is work of fiction ,and you have to take it as that.Dan Brown writes fiction ,and he tells a good story,full of twists and turns,some facts... Read more
Published 7 months ago by v. rubin

2.0 out of 5 stars Maybe this is for you, maybe it isn't.
After I think six attempts at The Da Vinci Code, I decided to read Angels and Demons first (I had heard that it was better than The Da Vinci Code), to find that reviews I've heard... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Trang T. Ly

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I ever read!
I have never been a big fan of suspense thrillers, but Dan Brown has a way with words that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Therese Gravel

2.0 out of 5 stars Just plain terrible
I can't believe I read this book. In fact I am almost ashamed to admit that I read this book. Making things even more embarrassing is that I was reading this book while I was on... Read more
Published 11 months ago by NorthVan Dave

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Great book. Suggest the illustrated version. Lots of descriptions of art in Rome which is hard to imagine, and much better presented in the illustrated version
Published 14 months ago by Jean-francois Brunet

1.0 out of 5 stars Idiots' Literature!
I was super-curious to read this book and find out for myself the reason for all the fuss surrounding it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by A. Saeed

5.0 out of 5 stars "A hundred thousand miracles are happening every day" (Flower Drum Song)
Robert Langdon a Harvard symbologist is woken in the middle of the night by a phone call that is going to change his life. Read more
Published 22 months ago by bernie

4.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking
My first read after 10 years and I am so happy it was recommended to me. What an exciting thriller, and educational at the same time. Absolutely loved it.
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