The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

Okay, finished the book a couple of days ago. I don't want to give much away, so I'll just say this: Boo. Boo! Worst Dan Brown novel ever.

You just saved me a lot of time, I think.

[AnotherKD]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

You just saved me a lot of time, I think.

I can't account for everyone's taste, but my thought on the book was this: It's not just unbelievable (i.e. his other books, and a lot of fiction in general), but it's just ridiculous. The ending was awful. I was like..... this is IT?! Come ON. I take it back. The last half was awful. I called so many of his "twists" that I don't see how they could be called "twists", as they were so blatantly obvious. The first third of the book is okay and draws you in, but I feel like I wasted 10 bucks on it the day it was released because of all of the hype of the author. It seems that he has clearly run out of good ideas. Anyone can PM me for more details if they like. (I read a LOT and tend to finish a kindle book, usually thrillers or other fiction, within 2-3 days. I'm not a literary critic by any means, but I'd like to think that I have a wide range of comparison.)

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by AnotherKD

The first third of the book is okay and draws you in, but I feel like I wasted 10 bucks on it the day it was released because of all of the hype of the author. It seems that he has clearly run out of good ideas.

This is why I'm number 614 (I've moved up) on the library waiting list.

[Still BLUTANG]

i've been TRYING my best to get through it. normally i'll read DB in one sitting, maybe a day or two of nonstop reading.

this one hasn't really reeled me in, but i am committed to finishing it!

all i can say is i HOPE this does not become a movie. seriously.

[kommitted1973]

I just got it yesterday so I'm going to try to finish it in the next day or two. I must say that so far the story is so-so.

[DaffyKD]

Originally Posted by Still BLUTANG

i've been TRYING my best to get through it. normally i'll read DB in one sitting, maybe a day or two of nonstop reading.

this one hasn't really reeled me in, but i am committed to finishing it!

all i can say is i HOPE this does not become a movie. seriously.

I thought I was the only one who did not get through it in one sitting. I found I had to take breaks and do something else. I was not impressed at all. Angles and Demons was good, loved The Di Vinci Code did not enjoy Digital Fortress. If I read another of his books, it will definitely be checked out from the library and not be added to my personal library.

DaffyKD

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by DaffyKD

I thought I was the only one who did not get through it in one sitting. I found I had to take breaks and do something else. I was not impressed at all. Angles and Demons was good, loved The Di Vinci Code did not enjoy Digital Fortress. If I read another of his books, it will definitely be checked out from the library and not be added to my personal library.

DaffyKD

Angles and Demons? Demons that use geometry maybe? Anyway, I haven't read the Lost Symbol yet, but I think that Angels and Demons is probably his best book.

[DaffyKD]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

Angles and Demons?

oops