Angels and Demons

by Dan Brown
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  • Added: 2025-10-14
  • Updated: 2025-10-14
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  • Reviews: 4
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missknown.com · Unknown · 2023-08-10
excellent 5.00

The reviewer adores the Robert Langdon series and found Angels and Demons to be an engaging and thrilling read, despite some pacing issues. They appreciated the blend of fiction and reality, making the story feel real and intriguing, and enjoyed the deep dive into Robert Langdon's character.

The reviewer has a deep affection for Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series, finding each book to be a thrilling adventure. Angels and Demons, the first in the series, did not disappoint. The story's fast pace and rich descriptions of Rome and the Vatican made the reader feel immersed in the action. However, the pacing sometimes felt uneven, with too much information slowing down the plot. The reviewer also noted that Dan Brown's formulaic approach to the series is both a strength and a weakness, but it ultimately didn't detract from their enjoyment. The blend of fiction and reality in the story makes it incredibly engaging, and the reviewer appreciated learning more about Robert Langdon's character. Reading the book during the COVID-19 lockdown added an extra layer of enjoyment, making it their favorite in the series.

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    I adore the Robert Langdon series by Dan Brown. Ever since I read The Da Vinci Code, I’ve been making my way through the series.

    Brown’s descriptions of places, buildings, and history make the reader travel.

    It’s about the journey of exploring these secret organisations and creating an engaging narrative that sucks you in.

lukeharkness.com · Unknown · 2021-06-14
excellent 4.50

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown is a gripping thriller that introduces the character of Robert Langdon, a symbologist who investigates a murder linked to the Illuminati. The plot is engaging and filled with historical conspiracies, though some chapter endings feel unsatisfying. The characters are not deeply developed but serve the plot well, making it a highly recommended read for fans of mystery and history.

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown is a thrilling read that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story revolves around Robert Langdon, a symbologist who is called to investigate a murder involving a mysterious symbol linked to the Illuminati. The plot is filled with historical conspiracies and intriguing theories that will keep you guessing. While the book excels in its gripping narrative and well-researched background, some chapter endings feel anticlimactic, leaving you wanting more but sometimes not delivering. The characters, particularly Langdon and Vittoria, are not deeply developed but serve their purpose in driving the plot forward. The book is highly recommended for those interested in history, conspiracy theories, and mysteries. It's a page-turner that you won't be able to put down, making it a top-tier read in the genre.

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    The plot has you gripped from every early on and then for the next few hundred pages continues to keep you on the edge of your hypothetical seat with the ending of each chapter.

    The mystery, conspiracy and history is absolutely my forte and so I absolutely loved reading this book.

    The plot essentially goes: something interesting is found, something dangerous is suggested by this, Langdon works out what this means but doesn’t tell anyone, the next chapter starts elsewhere, then Langdon tells us what it means in the following chapter and it’s not all that important.

thelitbitch.com · Unknown · 2017-06-06
entertaining 3.00

The reviewer found Dan Brown's writing and research lacking but was still engrossed by the story, particularly the religious history aspects. Despite the book's flaws, they enjoyed it as a light, entertaining read.

The reviewer admits to enjoying Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' despite its flaws and decided to revisit the series with 'Angels and Demons'. They found the writing and research lacking, with some parts being far-fetched and tedious, particularly the explanations about anti-matter. However, the religious history aspects kept them engaged. The book was seen as a light, entertaining read, perfect for a beach or vacation. The reviewer appreciated the story enough to consider reading more books in the series.

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    Is Dan Brown’s writing terrible? Yes. Are his stories far fetched and unbelievable? Yes. Are the books poorly researched? Yes. Did that stop me from reading this book in a frenzy? Absolutely not!

    I am a Catholic myself, but I am not a ‘Dan Brown is the devil’ Catholic. I take his stories for what they are….entertainment.

    Reading this book was both annoying and interesting at the same time.

kara.reviews · Unknown · 2010-04-15
disappointing 1.00

The reviewer finds 'Angels & Demons' to be a poorly researched and condescending book, filled with factual errors and oversights. They criticize Dan Brown for presenting fiction as non-fiction and for not taking the 'science versus religion' debate seriously.

The reviewer expresses frustration with 'Angels & Demons', calling it a bad book that has been widely criticized. They point out numerous factual errors and inaccuracies, suggesting that Dan Brown either didn't do proper research or intentionally neglected fact-checking. The reviewer finds the portrayal of science versus religion to be shallow and poorly handled, with caricatured villains and a poorly researched world. They also criticize Brown for presenting his fiction as non-fiction, which they find condescending towards readers. Overall, the reviewer finds the book to be a disappointing and poorly executed thriller.

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    But the problem with bad, popular books published ten years ago is that most of the witty deconstructions have been done.

    The sheer number of errors and oversights on Dan Brown's part, however, means he is either too lazy to do research or wilfully neglecting the fact-checking.

    It's still better than [The Art Thief](/the-art-thief/).

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