Angels & Demons - Movie Tie-In: A Novel by Dan Brown
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Book Reviews of Angels & Demons - Movie Tie-In: A Novel
Book Review: A Heavenly Read
Summary: 5 Stars
I wonder if Dan Brown is an Angel, because Angels & Demons was heavenly. I read it years ago, but the recent movie, although quite different from the novel, revived the wonderful scenes and characters created by Dan Brown. It was such a thoughtful story filled with that extra effort I've come to appreciate and expect of Dan Brown, like those special words that spell backwards and forwards because of the special way they're written. Of course Most people know the details. I wasn't going to review but then I saw some person 's review only gave it one star and I just had to show my support. Angels & Demons was an intense ride.
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Book Review: More accessible is right
Summary: 5 Stars
I read the book the day before we went to see "Angels and Demons" in preparation for it - actually had a few chapters to finish when I got back. Maybe that was the best way to watch and read it. I suspect it made more sense since I had read most of it but still had suspense for me since I knew the surprise ending was coming - but didn't know what it was. But apart from the scenery, the music, and some interesting details that may or may not be historical there was the sense that it was a remake of "The Da Vinci Code" with a few improvements -- Ron Howard learned some lessons from feedback maybe? But in general my feeling is both book and movie are meant to be popular trite aimed at general audiences. It is a money maker. Art none the less, but not an ounce of the possible in the plot or the characters. I love the review that compares it to Umberto Eco's Foucault's Pendulum but describes it as "more accessible". Boy what a great way to say that! I shall find great use for that description for other things - "more accessible".
Waiting for Potter to come out in July. What a life.
Book Review: Thrilling mystery of faith
Summary: 5 Stars
Dan Brown does it again! You won't be able to put this one down. It is a thriller at its best. You will be taken on an adventure full of intrigue, twists & turns, along with dark secrets & shadows. The book builds and builds on suspense right up to the final climax that will astound you.
I am a spiritual seeker of truth, having explored many of the world's religions, especially that of Christianity. I am also an author of a spiritually-themed book entitled "The Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude." Angels and Demons is also a book that contains elements of religious mysteries and the spirit of hope. From that standpoint, I can relate to it within the context of my own book.
If you are someone who is willing to open your mind, you may find that this book will lead you to question how long-held religious beliefs have been tampered with by the Catholic church. If so, you will find this book to be an exciting adventure into the mystery of faith.
Davis Aujourd'hui, author of "The Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude"
Book Review: Great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
From the moment I read the first page I was captivated by this amazing book by Dan Brown. Each word and every sentence that came from the mouths of all the characters had meaning and an important part to the mystery and suspense of the book. Each character was beautifully developed and carefully shaped to fit the part they take in the book perfectly. From the gecko, you feel as bond between yourself and the characters, making it feel as if you are almost part of the book yourself. Each second of the book was a wonderful experience, as the main leads race the clock to save the cardinals that have been kidnapped from a satanic clan. A long-forgotten, underground clan seeks revenge on the Catholic Church and does all in their power to make the "war" public, for all to see. After starting this book I just simply could not put it down and I would suggest this book to anyone who likes a adventurous book with a twist. Dan Brown will keep you guessing until the very end! -Courtney C.Book Review: Page Turner
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this story. Dan Brown has some truly special characters in this Novel. The old crumudgeny wheelchair bound director of the Swiss Research lab known as CERN, the atomic scientist Victoria Vetta, who is beautiful and also a yoga master, the Vatican Camerlango with his green eyes and earnest speeches and the evil sadistic killer who's kidnapping and tourchering prominent Cardinals. These character play their roles all within the backdrop of a Vatican Conclave and an anti-matter bomb about to explode and all withing the epic controversy of Science verses religion.
If that sounds good to you, then be sure to read Angels & Demons. You might also check out the novel Devil's Verse by Joseph Nicholas.
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