I should have read this before The Da Vinci Code, not because the two novels need to be read in any particular order (the plots are literally interchangeable; see order in which the movie versions were released for evidence), but because Angels and Demons is usually regarded as the better story. Unfortunately, by the time I read it I was already familiar with Dan Brown's "HISTORY! CONSPIRACIES! SMART CHICKS! MORE HISTORY! ORGANIZED RELIGION! DUN DUN DUUUUUNNNNNN!" style of plot organization, and the thrill was a little cheapened.

اولین کتابی بود که از دن براون می‌خوندم. همیشه نسبت به این بشر گارد داشتم اون هم به خاطر این بود که شنیده بودم توی کتاب‌هاش خیلی به علامت‌های گروه های سری و مخفی و اینا بها میده. خب درست فکر می‌کردم. این کتاب یک کتاب سراسر نماده که در هر جا هم نویسنده در موردشون توضیح میده. البته اینکه توضیحات ضمنی نویسنده در مورد تاریخ ایتالیا و واتیکان و کلیسا و الی آخر چقدر صحت داره از چالش‌هایی هست که ذهن منو درگیر خودش کرده و شاید یه زمانی که وقت بیشتری داشتم برم دنبالش.

از نظر معمایی کتاب بدی نیست. البته تا حدود صفحات صد، کتاب تقریبا کند پیش میره و حوادث پیوستگی ندارن ولی از اون جا به بعد هیجان چاشنی کار میشه و تقریبا پای کتاب میخکوب میشی. البته به نظرم اون اصل غافلگیری رو نتونسته خوب در بیاره چون من به شخصه از دو سوم کتاب به بعد تونستم حدس بزنم ماجراها زیر سر کیه. در هر صورت به عنوان یک اثر معمایی جنایی متوسط طبقه بندیش می‌کنم.

اما این کتاب از یک نظر دیگه بهم حس خوبی نمی‌داد. به نظرم نویسنده با قصد و غرض در مورد جبهه‌های داخل کتاب نوشته. مثلا مشکلی که واتیکان و کلیسا در قرون وسطی با گالیله و جریان علم داشت رو به مشکل علم با مذهب و ناسازگاری اون تا همین الان ربط میده و تا لحظات اخر کتاب اصرار شدید داره که این دو تا به شدت با هم در تناقضن. حتی کشف ضد ماده که مثلا نشانگر وحدت علم و مذهب هست رو در اخر کتاب از طرف یکی از واتیکانی‌ها به شدت می‌کوبه. کلا رفتار فرضی کلیسای کاتولیک با علم رو به نظرم نمی‌شه به کل مذاهب دنیا تعمیم داد.

از طرف دیگه واقعا نمیدونم چه پدرکشتگی با مسلمون‌ها داشته این نویسنده. در حالی که کتاب درگیری دانشمندان اشراقی با واتیکان رو روایت می‌کنه، قاتل اجیر شده اشراقی ها مسلمان و عرب معرفی می‌شه. در حالی که رفتار‌ها و اعمالش به اسلام نمی خوره ولی نویسنده به مخاطب می قبولاند که اره این داره طبق دینش پیش میره و امشب خدای خود را در آسمان زیارت می‌کنه. اینجور برداشت‌های یک طرفه نه تنها از اسلام، بلکه از هر تفکر و مذهب و مسلک دیگه‌ای به نظرم نفرت بر انگیزه. حالا اگه ادم تفکر خودش رو برای خودش نگه داره یا بگه این تفکر منه، مورد نداره اما اینکه بخواد در لفافه این مسائل رو در ناخودآگاه خواننده بذاره خیلی خیلی حرص درآره.

در مورد این نماد‌های فراماسونی و ایلومیناتی و اینکه اینا همه دنیا رو گرفتن و هممون تحت سلطه اوناییم انقدر هر روز همه جا میبینم و می‌شنوم که فکر کردن در مورد این موضوعات برام عذاب آوره و اصلا دوست ندارم به اینجور مسائل، هرچند اگه واقعی باشن، اهمیت بدم.

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Angels and Demons is so far one of the best thriller book book I have ever read!
The combination of religion, science, secret brotherhoods and is what makes me a Brown fan.
This is so far the best book I've read for Dan Brown.

n  "Faith is universal. Our specific methods for understanding it are arbitrary. Some of us pray to Jesus, some of us go to Mecca, some of us study subatomic particles. In the end, we all are just searching for truth, that which is greater for ourselves."n

Angels and Demons is the first in Dan Brown’s series of books featuring the character Robert Langdon.

This book contains some great lines, perhaps none more fitting for the modern world than, ‘Each of us is now electronically connected to the globe, and yet we feel utterly alone.’

As with The Da Vinci Code, no one is going to read Drug Gang and think about similarities to Angels and Demons. Dan Brown has influenced me however. What Dan Brown’s writing really brought home to me as an author, is the importance of making your story compelling. Dan Brown grabs his readers from the start and never lets them go, which is something I believe all authors should try to do.

The Da Vinci Code brought me to the work of Dan Brown, but for me Angels and Demons is the superior book. Having said that, both books are very enjoyable and extremely compelling.

The battle between Science and religion is a fascinating topic to read. The danger with this topic is that it might affect the religious sentiments of a few readers.

The author succeeds in getting us glued to the story, which is pretty interesting to read. But there are a lot of twists in it, and the last few are more cinematic than realistic to convince those believing in Science. It should have been written in a better way.

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“Fear cripples faster than any implement of war.”

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“Science and religion are not at odds. Science is simply too young to understand.”

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“Genius accepts genius unconditionally”

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Robert Langdon still is a character that always fascinates us, and he doesn’t disappoint us in this book.


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I bought this book for $1 and ended up liking it, so it was a win-win situation. This is the second book I have read by Dan Brown and from the Robert Langdon series, “The Da Vinci Code” being the first one (which I enjoyed more). The plot seemed original and also provided a feeling of suspense. I did see some similarities between the two novels, especially during the introduction. Nothing too extreme though. Some people heavily complain about the author’s writing style. I will admit that there were times that I felt he was being too repetitive. Overall, I thought it was understandable and suitable for a mystery book. I don’t mind short and direct sentences. I also really like the short chapters! It gives me a sense of accomplishment every few pages. While his writing style is questionable, you can't deny the fact that he is creative and imaginative.

The premise was my favorite! I was so captivated and could not stop reading, but that slowly started to change. After awhile, it felt too repetitive and I felt like the roles of certain characters and some of the historical information was unnecessary. This book made me think quite a bit. I had to do some research in order to know what was fact and what was fictional. For example: the history of Galileo and Bernini, popes, illuminati, specific dates, locations, and other scientific information. Some things I was able to distinguish between factual and fictional, but others I was just skeptical about and had to search online. While this may not be a pleasing thing to do, it did in fact help me learn more, so I don't see this as a waste of time. I think I want to check out either “Deception Point” or “Digital Fortress” before continuing with the Robert Langdon series.

I didn't know what to expect-- I loved the DaVinci Code for what it was-- a page turner of a thriller-- and yet this book is on the top of the "worst" reads list for GR...

I thought it was a good read-- definitely kept me turning the pages-- but I agree it's weak in some areas (definitely had to suspend my sense of disbelief on more than one occasion) and it isn't as strongly written as it could be. However, I don't expect a fun read to be the strongest written book ever-- I expect to enjoy the book and have fun guessing the ending-- and this book delivered... I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the Robert Langdon before The DaVinci Code.

This Dan Brown thriller kept my attention from the very first chapter. I read Brown's Code and thoroughly enjoyed. After enjoying TDC and seeing the movie trailer for Angels and Demons, I decided to read the book while on my honeymoon - 710 pages in five and a half days. Throughout the read, I often wondered when the story would become dull - and it simply never did. Chapter after chapter, Dan's style of writing (intelligent, visual, and well-researched) kept the pages turning. The intriguing combination of religion, science, secret brotherhoods and politics is keeping me a Dan Brown fan.

If I reach far enough to present a Con, it would be inadequate character development for Ms. Vetra. Ms. Vetra's lack of development coupled with verbosity issues in certain chapters would be my two critiques.

In summary, Angels and Demons did not disappoint after reading the Code (and watching the movie). I'm looking forward to watching the A&D's movie in May - and wishing the release of The Solomon's Key would arrive sooner than later! JP

دان براون من أفضل كتاب الرواية بالنسبة لى
التكامل ال بيعمله ف قصصه بين العلم والأدب والفن والعمارة والجريمة ممتع جدا

I actually prefered Angels and Demons over The DaVinci Code.

در حال حاضر دن براون تنها نویسنده ای که منو ب وجد میاره، کتاب ترکیب جالبی از علم، مذهب و تاریخ بود! مهمترین ویژگی داستان غیرقابل پیش بینی بودن اون ب معنی واقعی کلمه است! درست اون جایی ک تو تا ته داستانو حدس میزنی همه چی عوض میشه و .... دلم میخاس ی عالمه از جمله ها قشنگشو بنویسم اما ب دلیل درس و مشق بسیار از این حرکت معذوریم؟!؟!؟!؟
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My mouth never went as dry before as much as it did while reading this book. Masterpiece

Is the movie adaptation worse than Percy Jackson or is it the other way around?