Monday, September 13, 2010

The Lost Symbol


The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown is another thrill-seeking adventure steeped in the history of Washington D.C. with religious and scientific implications. Throughout this novel you learn a lot about the Masonic society that has been shrouded in mystery while also learning more about our country's capital than you've probably ever learned in your history classes.

Robert Langdon is back for another wild tale, this time set in just one evening/early morning. Langdon is put through a series of tests and trials in order to decipher a code for a maniac holding one of his dear friends captive. Twists and turns throughout the plot keep this story moving at a fairly rapid pace. It was difficult to put the book down and it was very easy to get through large chunks of it in one sitting.

It not only tests your knowledge of history and Langdon's knowledge of ancient texts and codes, but also brings about interesting revelations that will keep you pondering their implications long after you've finished the novel. If you like rollercoaster-like books, this one's for you!

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