is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown’s hands Washington D.C. Again, brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day. Suffice it to say that as with many series featuring a recurring character, there is a bit of a formula at work (one that fans will love). To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. The Lost Symbol begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. And what a dazzling accomplishment that is, considering that rabid fans and skeptics alike are scrutinizing every word. Brown has mastered the art of blending nail-biting suspense with random arcana (from pop science to religion), and The Lost Symbol is an enthralling mix. Review Let’s start with the question every The Lost Symbol as good as The Da Vinci Code? Simply put, yes.
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