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[lizzybennet]

I read the new Dan Brown all day yesterday, And then, with only a handful of pages left I fell asleep (midnight-ish). I kept trying to wake up and finish it, but it just could no longer hold my attention. And this was before I even found out what the secret to the universe was.

Of course, I already know it is 42, I'm just curious to see if Robert Langdon figures that out on his own.

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[arrctic.livejournal.com]

i finished this book not long ago too, and I remember thinking the end was kind of a let down.

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I agree. What I found really surprising is the fact that the book revolves around the idea of apotheosis, which is a basic tenant of the Mormon faith and something that really sets us apart from mainstream Christianity, yet he doesn't discuss that fact at all. Overall, the whole thing felt like "I've heard this all before". I did enjoy reading about the places I visited this summer, though.

[ticklethepear.livejournal.com]

The book club I belong to wants to read the book AND take the Dan Brown tour of DC. :/

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

I wondered if anyone had established a tour based on the book yet. Does that mean you'd get to climb to the top of the Capitol dome? I would be interested in seeing some of the Masonic lodges that they discusses, especially the one in Alexandria. It would be a fun read for a book club, but probably wouldn't spark any deep discussions. It feels too patterned now, like it's almost exactly formatted like the other two Langdon books.

[ticklethepear.livejournal.com]

Ugh. http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/9/17/125846/721/travel/Top+Three+DC+Tourist+Sites+Ruined+By+Dan+Brown's+'The+Lost+Symbol'

I suggested reading a book and then watching the movie, but people didn't have time. :(

[themenow.livejournal.com]

Have you read Angels and Demons? That's my favorite of the Langdon series. I've read Da Vinci Code too, but meh.

Discovery Channel has some really awesome documentaries of these three books. They break down everything. They're really good. The Lost Symbol one was interesting because I haven't read the book but wow, I knew nothing about Masonry. Apparently, Dan Brown doesn't either *lol*. Oh well, the books are entertainment right?

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

I have read all three of the Robert l. books. The Da Vinci Code is probably my favorite just because it was my first exposure to his writing. His books are entertaining to read, but I certainly don't count them among my favorites. Its like watching a thrilling movie. I don't buy them to add to my collection, but I enjoy watching them at the theater. I'll have to try and catch that documentary on the Discovery Channel. I'd really like learning more about it.

[themenow.livejournal.com]

I wish I could remember the titles. They are three separate docs for each book. The one on the Lost Symbol was really great. I had no idea about the history of the Masons, it was fascinating.

Yeah, some books are pure entertainment and others are classics to hang on to. Angels and Demons was my first Dan Brown book and it was great entertainments. OOOH! You should read, oh dang, there is another book by him that was really, really good. Deception Point I think? Anyway, I think it's my favorite of all Dan Brown's books. It's totally different than the Robert series.