I just finished reading the latest book in the “Robert Langdon” series, (Angels and Demons; DaVinci Code)

I must say; another home run!

The book follows Robert Langdon on another adventure; this time into Washington DC. Exploring the rich history of his backdrops is always a must for Brown’s books, and this one follows suit. Langdon is drawn into an unwilling adventure, with friend’s lives in the balance, the CIA on his tail and the future of mankind in jeopardy..

All in a day’s work for Professor Langdon..

The book has all of Brown’s familiar character archetypes entwined, with a few fresh plot twists that I didn’t see coming. This story didn’t have the “cookie cutter” feel that I got when reading some of Brown’s other works, which was refreshing for me as well.

Since Brown’s works have a tendency to draw on fact, the story reads as very plausible, with the exception of a few grandiose moments. All in all, I would recommend reading The Lost Symbol, as it will likely lose something in translation to film. I’m sure that is where this will go, creating the mandatory trilogy of films…