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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. My absolutely favorite by Dan Brown - a page turner. (  ) maritacalaway | Mar 20, 2010 |  A Breathlessly, fast-paced, spellbinding novel! Brown, Dan (2000), Corgi Books, Angels and Demons, The stunning prequel to the Da Vinci code, a story of gruesome murder, deadly lies and devout religion. Robert Langdon Harvard professor and symboligist is awoken, angrily to the sound of his telephone, thus starting his treacherous journey through Europe to stop the illuminati cult from destroying their most hated enemy- the Catholic Church! The reader is addicted to this tale from start to finish, the fast -paced chase across Europe and delicious mystery capture the reader’s interest from the word go, un-ravelling the clues as you go! (  ) TheLRCatCCC | Mar 17, 2010 | Great book - I read this very quickly and enjoyed all of the ancient symbolism and ties to current society. While not a great literary work, still great entertainment !! ( ) sbenne3 | Mar 13, 2010 | I listened to this on Book-on-tape, (while at work) and I loved it...I had no idea that the 'bad' guy was going to be who it was. Brown kept me guessing on whether or not everything was turn out okay--and I particularly enjoyed the romantic connection between Langdon and Vittoria. I enjoyed this book better than the Da Vinci Code. ( )1  philae_02 | Mar 10, 2010 | Favorite book, EVER! ( ) staduke | Mar 8, 2010 | 
 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... 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.
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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
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