Dan Brown – The Lost Symbol (A Review)
SharePosted on 06. Oct, 2009 by Gallivanter in Books, Reviews
Maybe I had high expectations after “Angels & Demons” and “Da Vinci Code” became my 2 favorite books of all time. I only have one word to describe Dan Brown’s latest book – lost! The book title regrettably summarizes the story, “The Lost Plot” would’ve been a better depiction.
Dan Brown is renowned for infusing facts into his books but he appears to have petered out of ideas for “The Lost Symbol”. Sometimes, I get the impression that he wrote the book just for the sake of it, to ride on his popularity.
It took over a 100 pages of the hardcover for the action to start. It was allmerry-go-round buildup that it left me with a “come-on-get-on-with-it” feeling. Facts were few and far in between. Maybe it’s just me but there’s nothing fascinating about Masons despite Dan Brown’s endeavor to flog it.
Previously, I completed both “Angels & Demons” & “Da Vinci Code” in less than 4 days for each book. I even relished the politically-charged “Deception Point”.
It became too much of a mediocre thriller in the end, which made Dan Brown look very “normal” (he’s human after all!), as formulaic as writers like James Patterson. The plot was fallible and the storytelling just did not have Dan Brown’s pizazz.
“The Lost Symbol” revolves around religion quite unconvincingly. My verdict, skip this book to ensure your fondness of “Angels & Demons” and “The Da Vinci Code” remain intact.
Dan Brown - The Lost Symbol
VERDICT 4/10
tekkaus
Oct 6th, 2009
What an Irony! Lost…
vera
Oct 6th, 2009
probably the movie will be better??
Pinknpurplelizard
Oct 6th, 2009
I got extremely bored reading the 1st book and did not bother to finish it proper.
Amanda
Oct 6th, 2009
aw…it was on my reading list…thanks for the review…
philters
Oct 6th, 2009
i’m still curious tho. nak your copy pinjam boleh tak?
Che-Cheh
Oct 6th, 2009
Woah really? too bad. Still haven’t decide whether I want to read Lost Symbol. The book seems thick. I like A&D the most.
chegu carol
Oct 6th, 2009
i wanted to buy the book already but decided to buy later when it is already on paperback.
Gallivanter
Oct 6th, 2009
tekkaus – yup.
Vera – the movie will not be any better.
Pinknpurplelizard – The first book? I didn’t even read his debut novel.
Amanda – strike it off your list.
philters – How la to pass it to you?
Che-Cheh – A&D is the BEST. Don’t bother with this book.
chegu carol – save your money, better go for grocery shopping or donate it to me.
willie
Oct 7th, 2009
Wa respek u la. I can’t stand reading novel. Hahaha
philters
Oct 7th, 2009
let me know when you will be in sunway ya.
synical
Oct 7th, 2009
One for me about this one: Meh.
Gallivanter
Oct 7th, 2009
willie – I’ve been a bookworm since I was young.
philters – Sure thing. Not sure when though, usually spur of the moment.
synical – You read it? You hated it that much huh?
synical
Oct 8th, 2009
Yeah, I read it. And I refuse to pay to read it.
It was underwhelming.
keeman
Oct 10th, 2009
Haha..finished reading this book in 3 days. I have to say it’s not as good as Angels and Demons but to me, it’s better than the Da Vinci Code.
Anyway, i still enjoy reading The Lost Symbol. It does provide some fresh outlook.
Gallivanter
Oct 10th, 2009
synical – I have to agree.
keeman – OK, though I still think it’s a stinker compared to “Da Vinci Code” and “Angels & Demons”. To each their own I suppose.