I think Dan Brown, for me, is just like Agatha Christie.

Both of them represent a safe zone for me.

I completely trust their works to please me.

Dan Brown is this powerful mind that produces novels like no other.

In terms of entertainment, excitement, and thrill.

In this novel, you will find a romantic, thrilling action with a touch of humanity.

I won't deny that when I started it, I was disappointed when I found out that it wasn't from the famous hero series of Dan Brown, Robert Langdon.

And I expected that it would be bad for the novel, but that's how it is with Dan Brown.

I liked the heroine Susan and I liked her suitor David Becker even more.

He was smart and able to handle all situations.

The personality of a leader, despite everything he did, but I don't know why I felt sympathy for him.

Perhaps the only drawback of the novel was the abundance of technical details.

Which might bore some people.

But aside from that.

The novel presents us with a very important question. Do you see what is the fine line between protecting people and oppressing them?

And is it really necessary to restrict individual freedoms in order to ensure national security, or is this just a pretext that any dictator can impose?

And as Hill said, "If we are the protectors of society, then who will monitor us and ensure that we are not a danger?

Who will protect the protectors??"

Really, who will protect the protectors??

We Are Watching You!

Susan Fletcher, the head of the Cryptanalysis Department at the National Security Agency (NSA), is called in by Deputy Director Stratham on her day off to help with a problem regarding the Translator device. The Translator, a huge computer built by the US with a multi-billion-dollar budget, can decrypt all ciphers and passwords used in personal and even global government communications, thanks to the combined work of three million processors. This device is top-secret, known only to those working in the agency and some government officials.

Ensei Tankado, a former cipher analyst with a mysterious past related to the Hiroshima bomb in Japan, resigned from the agency in protest of its policy on intercepting messages. He invented what he called the Digital Fortress, an unbreakable algorithm even for the Translator. This is to force the agency to admit the existence of the device; otherwise, he will release his program, rendering the device useless as it can no longer decrypt any cipher.

On the other hand, David Becker, Susan's boyfriend and the head of the Department of Modern Languages at Georgetown University, travels to Spain at Stratham's request to retrieve Ensei Tankado's belongings from an exhibition of cadavers. Among his possessions is a ring that contains the password to disable the Digital Fortress. So, can David obtain the ring? And can the agency break this fortress?

The author of this novel explores several important themes, such as privacy. Where does it begin and end? And does anyone have the right to invade it? This is the point that led Tankado to resign from the agency, as he did not believe it had the right to access everyone's email on Earth, even for security reasons to prevent terrorist operations before they occur.

The consequences of World War II and the animosity of the Japanese towards the Americans, especially those belonging to the old school or the victims of the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, are also evident. This is seen in the trick Tankado used in encrypting the Digital Fortress, uranium, a prime number... I can't say more.

Karma is another theme. Any good or bad action will have consequences, whether or not they result from prior awareness. We see it present more than once, especially in the actions of Stratham and the relationship between Tokugen Nomura and Tankado.

The style of the novel is unique and enjoyable, alternating between narration and dialogue. The scientific style is used, which adds to the authenticity of the story. The ideas in this novel are profound, including politics, professional ethics, World War II, mathematics, and physics. I enjoyed reading this novel, which made me think about ciphers with Susan in the traditional way, using pen and paper. I think I will read more by the brilliant author Dan Brown. The language is simple and the sentences are understandable, even the scientific terms are presented in a simple way. The translation is excellent to the point that it is almost impossible to tell that this text is translated. Truly a success.

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We Are Watching You!

ملخص الرواية

Susan Fletcher, head of the Cryptanalysis Department at the NSA, is called by Deputy Director Stratham on her day off to help with a problem with the Translator device.

The Translator, a huge computer built by the US with a massive budget exceeding billions of dollars, decrypts all ciphers and passwords used in personal and even global government communications, thanks to the combined work of three million processors.

This device is secret, known only to those working in the agency and some government officials.

Ensei Tankado, a former cipher analyst, with a mysterious past related to the Hiroshima bomb in Japan.

He resigned from the agency to protest its policy on intercepting messages.

He invented what he called the Digital Fortress, an unbreakable algorithm even for the Translator.

This is to force the agency to admit the existence of the device; otherwise, he will release his program, making the device useless as it can no longer decrypt any cipher.

On the other hand, David Becker, Susan's boyfriend and head of the Department of Modern Languages at Georgetown University, travels to Spain at Stratham's request to retrieve Ensei Tankado's belongings from an exhibition of cadavers. Among his possessions is a ring that contains the password to disable the Digital Fortress.

So, can David obtain the ring? And can the agency break this fortress?

اقتباسات

Things are not always as they seem.

Force a hand, and it will fight you. But convince a mind to think as you want it to think, and you have an ally.

Everything is possible. The impossible just takes longer.

It is said that in death, all things become clear.

المناقشة

The author of this novel explores several important themes, including privacy.

Where does it begin and end? And does anyone have the right to invade it? This is the point that led Tankado to resign from the agency.

The consequences of World War II and the animosity of the Japanese towards the Americans, especially those belonging to the old school or the victims of the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

This is seen in the trick Tankado used in encrypting the Digital Fortress.

Karma is also a theme. Any good or bad action will have consequences.

We see it present more than once, especially in the actions of Stratham and the relationship between Tokugen Nomura and Tankado.

الأسلوب

The style is unique and enjoyable, alternating between narration and dialogue.
The scientific style is used.

الفكرة / الحبكة

The ideas in this novel are profound, including politics, professional ethics, World War II, mathematics, and physics.

المتعة

Half-life, atomic weight, prime numbers, ciphers, Caesar's square... all these things interest me, and how could they not when they are combined in a brilliant work of fiction by Dan Brown.

I enjoyed reading this novel, which made me think about ciphers with Susan in the traditional way.

I think I will read more by the brilliant author Dan Brown.

اللغة / الترجمة

The words are simple and the sentences are understandable, even the scientific terms are presented simply.

The translation is excellent, almost indistinguishable as a translated text.

Truly a success.

Another lousy one of Mr. Brown. I absolutely loathed it. After I finished reading it, I left it in another country. I truly don't understand why I forced myself to the very end to endure this load of bollocks.

All this talk about government secrets and code-breaking anonymous crap might have been "wow" a long time ago. However, it still could have been good if it was written in a way that a person could actually enjoy. But no, apart from that, it's once again the same predictable, lame storyline with an excessive number of repetitions. It's simply unbelievable.

I was grateful for the piling up snow outside because that was the only reason for me to stay seated in one place and complete this book. Afterward, I cursed myself and imagined shooting myself to a galaxy far, far away to get the bitter taste left by Digital Fortress out of my head, but that's another story altogether.

So Good

This simple phrase "So Good" holds a world of meaning. It can describe a delicious meal that tantalizes the taste buds, leaving you craving more. The aroma fills the air, and each bite is a burst of flavor that makes you close your eyes in pure enjoyment.

It can also refer to a wonderful experience. Maybe it's a day spent at the beach, feeling the warm sand between your toes and the gentle breeze on your face. The sound of the waves crashing and the sight of the beautiful sunset make you feel so good inside.

Or perhaps it's a great achievement. When you work hard and finally reach your goal, the sense of satisfaction is indescribable. You feel proud of yourself and know that all your efforts have paid off. It's a feeling that makes you want to shout "So Good" from the rooftops.

In conclusion, "So Good" is a phrase that can express a wide range of positive emotions and experiences. It's a reminder to appreciate the good things in life and to enjoy every moment.

I truly enjoyed this story, despite the fact that it leans more towards the movie(ish) side rather than the book(ish) one. What I mean by that is that it is filled with non-stop action and suspense, but there is relatively little character development. It is categorized as a technothriller, and I would say it does indeed edge into that category. However, I would also lump it in with the suspense trope.

Considering it is a first novel, written in 1998 by a non-technical person, it is quite remarkable that it was able to hold my attention captive 25 years later, even with some of the tech being outdated. I would rate it somewhere between 3 and 4 stars. But in order to give credit to a well-done first novel, I'm going to mark it as 4 stars.

This shows that even with its flaws, the story has enough engaging elements to keep readers hooked. It makes me wonder what the author could achieve with more experience and a more updated understanding of technology. Overall, it was a fun and exciting read that I would recommend to fans of the thriller genre.

It seems that Braun is not "my author" - this is only the second book of his that I have read, but it did not convince me otherwise. I am not competent to speak about the technological side of the book, but it seemed quite understandable for a computer novice like me. However, it is important for me to feel close to the heroes in the book, and they were so flat and uninteresting (as the main heroes of "action books" often are) that there was really no one to root for.

The story, although it had some interesting ideas, felt a bit disjointed at times. The characters' actions and decisions did not always seem logical, and it was difficult to fully engage with the plot.

Overall, while the book had its moments, it did not leave a lasting impression on me. I may give Braun another chance in the future, but for now, I am not overly impressed with his work.

I had watched the movie "The Da Vinci Code" several years ago, but "Digital Fortress" is the first work that I am going to read by Dan Brown. It is a beloved novel and deals with a very important issue, which is the issue of the relationship between individual privacy and social security. It is very strange that there is no movie adaptation of this novel yet, even though its author has made reading it as close as possible to watching a beloved movie! I think I will read all of Brown's works.

Do you know... there are things in the sky and on the earth more than what you can imagine in logic.

The first experience for me was with Dan Brown.

Finally... I entered his world, and what a world it is.

Full of mysteries, magic, surprises.

And how amazing are the technological and artistic information.

The novel, at the very least, it is said that one reading is not enough for it.

What impressed me a lot was the flexible sequence of events in addition to the organized and gentle explanation of the information in such a way that it does not bore the reader and at the same time keeps his mind present with the story of the novel and waiting for the end of everything with the same charm and eagerness.

And that was, of course, from the wisdom of the writer, the delicacy of his sense, and the precision with which he loves to organize his life.

I have to admit, I had an incredibly great time with this one. And with this, I have officially completed all the Dan Brown Thrillers that have been released up until now.

Before I review this particular book, I just want to clarify why Dan Brown occupies a unique position in my list of favorite authors.

When I was younger, there were various conspiracy theories here and there that used to fascinate me. Then, when I chanced upon the Robert Langdon books, which were based on similar plots, I was naturally drawn in.

I attempted to read Angels and Demons two or three times but gave up each time because I was too young to fully understand them. However, when I matured enough and my interest was rekindled, I picked up that book again, and it was as if I devoured these books. They were so engaging and an absolute joy to read.

I read all the Robert Langdon books and Deception Point, with the last one being Origin, which I read a few years ago when it was released. I didn't initially pick up this latest one because there were a few aspects that I thought weren't for me at that time. But I was mistaken about those things.

The characters in this book were intelligent and never made a foolish move. And that, for me, is the best part about these books. They play a truly crucial role in the plot, and even though their actions might lead to drastic consequences, one can completely understand that they have been trained to do what they are doing in their profession.

The plot was simply amazing. It was full throttle from the very first page until the very end. I could hardly put it down. Whenever I had free time, I usually wasn't able to stop reading until I had finished a few hundred pages.

Dan Brown's books often receive mixed opinions regarding their endings, but I generally love them, and this one was no exception.

Although it's not one of my absolute favorite Dan Brown books (that honor still goes to Angels and Demons and Deception Point), it was definitely an enthralling ride.

Happy Reading!

It was surprisingly my first book of Dan Brown.

Cryptography has always been an extremely interesting subject for me. I have always had a sort of passion for the way it encrypts and decrypts things. I am the kind of person who even uses cryptic words in conversations. And now I know exactly why I loved this book so much.

The story changed very rapidly in the last few hours. It terribly stressed me when the worm was about to hit their main database. I really liked Susan. I also liked the plot and the way it was carried out.

Overall, it was a thrilling and engaging read that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I can't wait to explore more of Dan Brown's works and see what other exciting stories and mysteries he has in store for us.

Digital Fortress is an incredibly mysterious and highly intriguing book penned by the renowned author Dan Brown. He is widely recognized for his bestsellers like The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons.

This captivating novel revolves around a woman named Susan Fletcher, who is employed by the National Security Agency (NSA). After five arduous years of work, the NSA successfully invented the TRANSLTR, a revolutionary device capable of breaking any code known to mankind. However, the TRANSLTR is suddenly confronted with a code that it simply cannot crack. When the NSA summons its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, she discovers that the NSA is being held hostage by a code that has the potential to cripple the entire U.S. intelligence.

Fletcher now has the urgent task of figuring out how to break this elusive code. Meanwhile, her fiancé, David Becker, is dispatched to Seville, Spain, in an attempt to locate the man who created this code and obtain the all-important pass key to break it.

Digital Fortress was truly one of the most fascinating novels I have ever had the pleasure of reading. It masterfully weaves together three or four different stories that unfold simultaneously, alternating from chapter to chapter. As you reach the end of each chapter, you are left with an insatiable hunger for more. All the individual storylines ultimately converge at the conclusion, ensuring that you are not completely satisfied until you have turned the very last page. Mystery books have always been my absolute favorite, and I particularly love those with an unexpected twist. Towards the end, when Fletcher is feverishly attempting to break the code, Brown ingeniously incorporates a touch of science and history. He includes details about the isotopes of the element uranium and the complex system of codes that Julius Caesar utilized.

Nevertheless, there were a few aspects of this book that I felt could have been enhanced. While having four distinct storylines and then seamlessly combining them at the end is a brilliant concept, the intricate details that Dan Brown meticulously weaves into each sentence can sometimes make it a bit challenging to fully comprehend everything. Another slightly disappointing aspect was the ending. The process of finding the password that would neutralize the virus involved a series of highly complicated steps, yet the password ultimately turned out to be the simple number 3. I would have preferred to see something a little more intricate and complex.

Despite these minor drawbacks, Digital Fortress remains an exciting and engaging novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. Any reader with a penchant for mysteries is sure to love this book. On its own, it is a highly enjoyable read, but the seamless integration of science and history into the plot elevates it to the status of a techno-thriller. Even if you are not typically a fan of mystery novels, I can guarantee that this book will prove to be a fascinating and captivating read.

I hate to admit this as I am a huge fan of Dan Brown's books, but this particular one was not my favorite.

The story had its merits. It was engaging and the suspense was palpable, keeping me on the edge of my seat at times. However, there were a few aspects that really detracted from my overall enjoyment.

On several occasions, the main characters would make unbelievably stupid decisions just to advance the plot. This kind of thing really irked me as it felt forced and took away from the believability of the story.

Moreover, there were moments when the book seemed to veer into the territory of a romance novel, and not a very good one at that. These sections felt out of place and didn't quite fit with the rest of the narrative.

Despite these flaws, I have to give credit where it's due. The book was still classic Dan Brown. The research that went into it was evident, and the overall atmosphere of suspense was maintained throughout. It just wasn't the home run that I was hoping for.