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Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, #1)
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4+ out of 5 stars to Dan Brown's Angels & Demons, the first book in his "Robert Langdon" thriller series. When I saw the movie trailer for The Da Vinci Code, I was hooked and immediately bought the book so I could read it first. When I got home, I realized it was not the first in the series...
I refused to read it... and then I went to the store and got the first one, Angels & Demons, so I could read them in order. And while it's not really necessary, I always follow the order (unless I have an ARC with a due date on a newer book and no time to get to the whole series). So I started Angels & Demons, and I was was simply blown away.
Not everyone loves Dan Brown, and people aren't always kind, but man... I LOVE HIS BOOKS! And I'm not afraid to say it... so if you don't like them... don't be hating on this review because I will
On a more serious note, the climax with each of the murders, the deep connections to so many Catholic rituals and ceremonies, the brilliance of the chase... it just left me unable to stop reading it. It's exactly the kind of book I like to read:
1. Has some connection to me -- I'm Catholic and knew most of the stuff they were talking about
2. I love reading about murder -- since I won't do it in real life, I have to get my thrills somehow
3. Secrets are the best thing in the world -- I have so many about others, but I never let anyone have one about me
4. Classic battle of good versus evil -- This is my life. Should I be good or bad today? Ugh... Sophie's catch #22...
5. It's non-stop thought-provoking messages and themes -- How much control and time do we really have right now?
Oh, that's the spot baby!
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And with that said... if you want a real review with details about the story, go find someone else's! Today was all about just being excited to think about the book again. Now that said, I thought Da Vinci Code was a slight bit better, hence the 4 here.
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4+ out of 5 stars to Dan Brown's Angels & Demons, the first book in his "Robert Langdon" thriller series. When I saw the movie trailer for The Da Vinci Code, I was hooked and immediately bought the book so I could read it first. When I got home, I realized it was not the first in the series...
I refused to read it... and then I went to the store and got the first one, Angels & Demons, so I could read them in order. And while it's not really necessary, I always follow the order (unless I have an ARC with a due date on a newer book and no time to get to the whole series). So I started Angels & Demons, and I was was simply blown away.
Not everyone loves Dan Brown, and people aren't always kind, but man... I LOVE HIS BOOKS! And I'm not afraid to say it... so if you don't like them... don't be hating on this review because I will
On a more serious note, the climax with each of the murders, the deep connections to so many Catholic rituals and ceremonies, the brilliance of the chase... it just left me unable to stop reading it. It's exactly the kind of book I like to read:
1. Has some connection to me -- I'm Catholic and knew most of the stuff they were talking about
2. I love reading about murder -- since I won't do it in real life, I have to get my thrills somehow
3. Secrets are the best thing in the world -- I have so many about others, but I never let anyone have one about me
4. Classic battle of good versus evil -- This is my life. Should I be good or bad today? Ugh... Sophie's catch #22...
5. It's non-stop thought-provoking messages and themes -- How much control and time do we really have right now?
Oh, that's the spot baby!
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And with that said... if you want a real review with details about the story, go find someone else's! Today was all about just being excited to think about the book again. Now that said, I thought Da Vinci Code was a slight bit better, hence the 4 here.
Ciao! I've got some branding to do...
About Me
For those new to me or my reviews... here's the scoop: I read A LOT. I write A LOT. And now I blog A LOT. First the book review goes on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, and then I send it on over to my WordPress blog at , where you'll also find TV & Film reviews, the revealing and introspective 365 Daily Challenge and lots of blogging about places I've visited all over the world. And you can find all my social media profiles to get the details on the who/what/when/where and my pictures. Leave a comment and let me know what you think. Vote in the poll and ratings. Thanks for stopping by. Note: All written content is my original creation and copyrighted to me, but the graphics and images were linked from other sites and belong to them. Many thanks to their original creators.
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Reading Progress
Started Reading
January 1, 2004
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Finished Reading
January 7, 2012
– Shelved
September 5, 2016
– Shelved as:
3-multi-book-series
March 11, 2017
– Shelved as:
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Apr 28, 2017 12:36PM
I also enjoyed this one:-) Great review as always!
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Thank you! It was so good.
Angels & Demons rocks. It might be my favorite Dan Brown. The Da Vinci code was also amazing, but I think the huge hype over it gradually made me more sympathetic towards its poor, lesser known predecessor. Like the Da Vinci Code, it also has controversial and really thought-provoking material that I devoured. I would reread it asap if i didn't feel guilty about all the other books I need to read.
Kyle wrote: "Angels & Demons rocks. It might be my favorite Dan Brown. The Da Vinci code was also amazing, but I think the huge hype over it gradually made me more sympathetic towards its poor, lesser known pre..."So true... there are just too many to keep up. Good input on the books, movies and hype factor.
This is my favorite of his books! Great review James and I agree, I will stab a bitch as well. :D
Ginger wrote: "This is my favorite of his books! Great review James and I agree, I will stab a bitch as well. :D" Power in Sticking Together! :) Thanks.
My fav by Dan Brown, James!!
Loved Angels & Demons, more than any othe DB novel..the Vatican backdrop, and the rising thriller is really infective in this awesome book!
Frances wrote: "My fav by Dan Brown, James!!"I can't wait for the next one!
ChopinFC wrote: "Loved Angels & Demons, more than any othe DB novel..the Vatican backdrop, and the rising thriller is really infective in this awesome book!"The Vatican backdrop made it really cryptic and intense, I agree.
I am so glad that you enjoyed the book, James! Robert Langdon is coming back this October the 3rd for his fifth adventure, in Origin :D
Thank you for the date. I had been forgetting to look it up. I cannot wait... I want it now! :0
Anytime! :D
Me too . . . Am dying to read it!!!
Medhat wrote: "Me too . . . Am dying to read it!!!"I'll make sure to tell you how you can get a signed copy by Dan Brown (if he is not coming near you). When Inferno came out, I was so lucky to put my hands on a signed edition of it, and got it delivered all the way to Lebanon.
thank you! That would be great. I appreciate it. Good for you.
James wrote: "thank you! That would be great. I appreciate it. Good for you."Anytime! :D
the definition of suspending disbelieve is to imagine that an untrained already injured professor could grab the corners of a helicopter windshield cover and safely glide to earth into a river while a kiloton antimatter bomb explodes from above...serioiusly.
Greg wrote: "the definition of suspending disbelieve is to imagine that an untrained already injured professor could grab the corners of a helicopter windshield cover and safely glide to earth into a river whil..."I'm comfortable enough just enjoying the story line and going with it that I don't worry about things that might be way out there in terms of realistically happening. I understand it's not for everyone tho!
