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The Lost Symbol

By Dan Brown

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| Hardcover | 9780385504225

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Dan Browns new novel, the eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1 international phenomenon, The Da Vinci Code , which was the bestselling hardcover adult novel of all time with ...

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THE LOST SYMBOL

Robert Langdon, the star of Brown's previous blockbuster, THE DA VINCI CODE, returns for another outing, this time in Washington DC, drawn there by an urgent invitation to give a lecture in the Capitol Building to save his old friend, Peter Solomon, ... (read full critics)

reviewingtheevidence published on Mon, 22 Aug 2011

The Lost Symbol

The Lost Symbol The Lost Symbol isn’t my first book by Dan Brown, but I’m pretty sure it will be my last. I don’t really think any of his books hold up to close scrutiny, but in the past I’ve found them entertaining in an exciting, page-turner kind o ... (read full critics)

likesbooks published on Sun, 22 May 2011

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Not surprisingly, The Lost Symbol is a disappointment, probably due to high expectations after The Da Vinci Code. The Lost Symbol is still a gripping page-turner, but it is way too long and too full of Dan Brown's philosophical musings. I mean it's OK to get philosophical, but ... (continue)

Not surprisingly, The Lost Symbol is a disappointment, probably due to high expectations after The Da Vinci Code. The Lost Symbol is still a gripping page-turner, but it is way too long and too full of Dan Brown's philosophical musings. I mean it's OK to get philosophical, but can't he do it without the formulaic dialogues?

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Holmes said on Jun 8, 2011 about the Others edition | Add your feedback

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A bad ending!
The story has a good start and good build-up. Towards the middle of the book, I was wondering how Dan Brown will end the story. I was hoping a blow-me-away ending like Da Vinci Code.
But I was so disappointed!!!

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Running Jan said on Mar 21, 2011 about the Others edition | Add your feedback

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The Secret, sort of.

Unfortunately not as compelling as Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code. But still a very enjoyable read. Typical Dan Brown style. Short chapters. Cliffhangers of course. And lots of information that may or may not be true.
My main take-away from this book: Noetics. The scientific research into ... (continue)

Unfortunately not as compelling as Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code. But still a very enjoyable read. Typical Dan Brown style. Short chapters. Cliffhangers of course. And lots of information that may or may not be true.
My main take-away from this book: Noetics. The scientific research into the powers and potentials of consciousness and thoughts. I am going to google this subject to my heart's content.

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jacoutofthebox said on Apr 4, 2010 | Add your feedback

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Grassmud Horse said on May 29, 2012 | Add your feedback

“The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown

Title: The Lost Symbol
Author: Dan Brown
Editor: Corgi Books Limited
Pages: 670
Price: 10, 80£
Reading a book is always a good, reading a good book is a pleasure, but reading an extraordinary book gives an endless pleasure.
“The lost symbol”, amazing third chapter of the Robert Langdon saga, i ... (continue)

Title: The Lost Symbol
Author: Dan Brown
Editor: Corgi Books Limited
Pages: 670
Price: 10, 80£
Reading a book is always a good, reading a good book is a pleasure, but reading an extraordinary book gives an endless pleasure.
“The lost symbol”, amazing third chapter of the Robert Langdon saga, is a race against the time without excluding blow below the belt.
Set in Washington DC, Dan Brown does not introduce a controversial religious secret but he tells of the most ancient organizations of occult: the Freemasonry.
Peter Solomon, mentor of Robert Langdon, high rank degree mason and director of the Smithsonian Centre, summons him for addressing a conference in Capitol Building.
Tired, breathless and anxious he rushes not to be in late, he come in Capitol Rotunda, the central hall of the building, where he do not find a lecture to give but he find the cut arm of his friend, recreating the Hand of Mysteries, an old esoteric symbol.
The author of this plot is Mal’akh, a thirsty of power mason member who previously kidnapped Mr Salomon and then he summoned the symbologist.
In this way, the kidnapper will oblige Langdon to interpret the figures on the Mason’s Pyramid, which should hide the location of the Lost Word, a secret who will give the criminal endless power.
Immediately it starts a frantic hunt who involves Katherine Solomon, Peter’s sister conducting experiments about Noetic Science at Smithsonian Centre, Warren Bellamy, Freemason and Architect of the Capitol, Reverend Colin Galloway, high rank mason, and Inoue Sato, head of the CIA.
Discovering sad truths and unthinkable arcanes, Langdon will be able to forbid Mal’akh of achieving his purpose and he will save his friend.
This book is flowing, quick and involving, a pleasant story well-structured and appealing.
Another time Dan Brown gives a proof of his great ability of writer, keeping the reader stuck to the pages from the start to the end.

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Samuele said on Dec 20, 2011 about the Others edition | Add your feedback

So it's the first time for me to actually read a Dan Brown book in English after the Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons. Similar to his previous works, Brown has once again linked symbology with some mordern buildings and pictures. The story, this time is about Washington D.C. It would be far bette ... (continue)

So it's the first time for me to actually read a Dan Brown book in English after the Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons. Similar to his previous works, Brown has once again linked symbology with some mordern buildings and pictures. The story, this time is about Washington D.C. It would be far better if you have been there but it did serve a good guide to the city. Yes. At least I am now looking forward to going there to have a walk. Throughout the story, it tallked about the relationship between Science and Ancient Wisedom. After all, they are simply one thing.
Another interesting point would be the magic number 33 and the Apotheosis of Geroge Washington.
The key idea at the end impressed me most.
And again, it lies at the place if God exists or not.
His summary is gorgeous and simple - Everyone can be God if you want to.
Human minds do have mass and power.
HOPE.

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Chenghonfai said on Jul 18, 2011 | Add your feedback