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For the book Angels and Demons by Dan Brown, there were several people and things that influence me to read it. First of all my love for history and ancient religion played a crucial role in my decision to pick this book. I have always been fascinated with recent and ancient conflicts that took place before my time. Second my friend Abhinav also influence me to read it, because he shares the same passion that I do about the medieval time period. He is also very fond of literature that explores in detail, every side of an issue.
To summarize the plot of the book without spoiling, a Harvard Religious Symbology Professor named Robert Langdon is called to the scene of murder in Europe. When he leaves, he has no information or details on the subject. A long lost brotherhood, that was thought to be extinct, has risen again and began to claim victims. The brotherhood’s infamy was due to the thought that they had discovered the secret to life. The book follows Langdon’s adventures in an attempt to solve the mystery of the secret cult.
What I like about this novel is the attention to detail and the research that Brown incorporates into his stories. I was fascinated by Brown’s telling of the secrets of the Vatican and the Illuminati and the parts played by Galileo and Bernini.
There were very few things I could criticize about the book, but some parts lagged in getting to the point. Brown would become focused on side stories and take away from the main story.
There are far more pros then cons though. Dan Brown writes with great historical accuracy and detail. The fantastic flow of the book can be attributed to its intertwining of storylines and characters.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a thriller with historical twists. It ties in events from history to the plot. People with a knack for renaissance and medieval time periods will get great enjoyment out of this book.
