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The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, No. 3) |  | Author: Dan Brown
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  2524 reviews
Sales Rank: 121
Media: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition
Pages: 528
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.6
ISBN: 0385504225
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780385504225
ASIN: 0385504225
Publication Date: September 15, 2009
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Product Description
New Novel by Dan Brown, author of Digital Fortress, Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and Breaking Point. Supposedly with content on the Mormons and on Freemasonry! New adventures of Robert Langdon.
Amazon.com Review
Let's start with the question every Dan Brown fan wants answered: Is The Lost Symbol as good as The Da Vinci Code? Simply put, yes. Brown has mastered the art of blending nail-biting suspense with random arcana (from pop science to religion), and The Lost Symbol is an enthralling mix. And what a dazzling accomplishment that is, considering that rabid fans and skeptics alike are scrutinizing every word.
The Lost Symbol begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here. Suffice it to say that as with many series featuring a recurring character, there is a bit of a formula at work (one that fans will love). Again, brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown's hands Washington D.C. is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. tourism board: get your "Lost Symbol" tour in order). And, as with other Dan Brown books, the pace is relentless, the revelations many, and there is an endless parade of intriguing factoids that will make you feel like you are spending the afternoon with Robert Langdon and the guys from Mythbusters.
Nothing is as it seems in a Robert Langdon novel, and The Lost Symbol itself is no exception--a page-turner to be sure, but Brown also challenges his fans to open their minds to new information. Skeptical? Imagine how many other thrillers would spawn millions of Google searches for noetic science, superstring theory, and Apotheosis of Washington. The Lost Symbol is brain candy of the best sort--just make sure to set aside time to enjoy your meal. --Daphne Durham
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 lost mind lost logic July 31, 2010
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The book is just bad. Too much repetition of scenes and full sentences in every chapter makes me think it was written for people with short memory or the author didn't have much to write about. the book is full of aha moments and illogicalities. the only secret in the book is that you waist your time reading it
 The Lost Symbol : The Lost Cause ? July 31, 2010
Dan (Malaysia)
I don't like "The Lost Symbol." In all honesty .
Maybe because I m not American , so the story background about Freemasons hardly appeals to me,but I love Robert Langdon's previous 2 novels , especially Angels and Demons , so I rushed out to buy this when it was out in the bookstores.My oh my , am I in for a disappointment .
The story was kinda bland , action far and apart and somehow you can't project yourself in the same situation as the characters .It seems so detached and preoccupied.The history part was not emphasized enough , therefore people in other countries or have little or no knowledge of the Freemasons will be left scratching their heads about what's all the fuss about . The beauty of both Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons is that Brown spent a lot of time explaining about the vast history and its importance . Here , it is extremely lacking .
And Three is Not a Charm.... July 30, 2010
Christina DiPaolo (Frenchtown, NJ)
...for Dan Brown. In his third novel surrounding Robert Langdon, I felt so lost and confused reading the first 20 chapters. There was too much going on and so it wasn't suspenseful enough for me. A very disappointing turn out for me. I would not even try to read it if I were you.
 The first part was really good, the last 50 pages was too much!! July 28, 2010
Cheryl Wedesweiler (So. Cal.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The author has a writing style that is easy-going and a pleasure to read. He explains things thoroughly and clearly.
I enjoy books that are written among facts and this book was filled with information: architectural, historical, biblical, and scientific. I learned a lot from this book as well as being entertain by a thrilling story.
I have never NOT read another of Dan Brown's works, so there was no need for comparison. This book was such a winner that I do plan to read more books by this author.
The last 50+ pages were interesting with their historical information, but the main story was over and the last pages were unnecessary. Basically, the extra historical information seemed forced down the reader's throat. The survivors should have gone to the emergency room. No matter how much money the characters have they are still susceptible to infections and other medical issues. They just went on with their lives-HUH? No way-the book should have ended after the main story came to an end. I read a book years ago How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie which said that when you say what you need to say-then sit down. For writing: when you tell the story that you have said that you would tell-then back away from the word processor, notepad, etc.
I am the author of Dreams in August: Life, Love, and Cerebellar Ataxia and Summer Born: A Life With Cerebellar Ataxia. Over 150,000 people in the US, as well as many people around the world, have a form of ataxia, a neurological disorder that progressively impairs coordination.
Horrible, horrible, horrible!!! July 28, 2010
Solitude1984 (Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
One of the worst books I have ever read, and that's saying a lot. DVC and A&D were pretty good books for their genre, but the utter stupidity of this one just blew me away. What a waste of time and money! It dragged on forever ... there were moments I wanted to literally pull my hair out because the scene just dragged on and on, with no real purpose. This will certainly be the last book I read by Dan Brown.
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