Angels & Demons [Part 1 of 2]

by Dan Brown

Korean edition of Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. Part 1 of 2.

Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy, Crime

407 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2008

About the author

Dan Brown is the author of numerous #1 bestselling novels, including The Da Vinci Code, which has become one of the best selling novels of all time as well as the subject of intellectual debate among readers and scholars. Brown’s novels are published in 52 languages around the world with 200 million copies in print.

In 2005, Brown was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine, whose editors credited him with “keeping the publishing industry afloat; renewed interest in Leonardo da Vinci and early Christian history; spiking tourism to Paris and Rome; a growing membership in secret societies; the ire of Cardinals in Rome; eight books denying the claims of the novel and seven guides to read along with it; a flood of historical thrillers; and a major motion picture franchise.”

The son of a mathematics teacher and a church organist, Brown was raised on a prep school campus where he developed a fascination with the paradoxical interplay between science and religion. These themes eventually formed the backdrop for his books. He is a graduate of Amherst College and Phillips Exeter Academy, where he later returned to teach English before focusing his attention full time to writing.

Brown is currently at work on a new book as well as the Columbia Pictures film version of his most recent novel.

Reviews

[Jenna Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, very religious, made me think, couldn't put it down, was reading it for hours straight.

[John Pae · Rating 5 out of 5]

In just a few chapters you will imagine yourself hurtling down corridors and dodging deadly divices in a thrilling story to shake the ages. The DaVinci Code is nothing without this exiting prelude to back it up.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book. mixes religious history into modern day tale of clue finding, mystery and chase til the end. Excellent writer.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll just put my whole review here, even though this book on GoodReads comes in two parts, which I think is odd. I almost liked this better than the Da Vinci Code, but not quite. It's definitely darker. And Langdon doesn't have Sophie to lighten the mood... i.e. no sexual tension. But I would read it again...

[Clair Cannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I must admit I find Dan Brown's books quite intense to read,however, once I get through them I do find them enjoyable. I especially enjoy the clues hidden within this storyline and the race against time to save the Catholic Church. I watched the movie after I read the book and the characters were as I imagined them. A good read.

[Glenna Barlow · Rating 1 out of 5]

if i could give this 0 stars, i would. this book reads like a screenplay. and a bad one, at that. talk about cheesy dialogue. the only redeeming part was that i happened to read it in rome, and brown can't take any credit for that.

[October · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have no idead what part 1 of 2 means or whatever but I read the whole book and it was just so intriguing and it left me on the edge of my seat.

[Angi Jojo · Rating 4 out of 5]

just the same

[Vishnu Karthik · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing book

[Victor McGuire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this fiction. The follow up of the Davinci Code..read them both..Felt like a mini fictional History lesson...I enjoyed the intrigue..

[Bonnie Bullock · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was alright, not as good as the Davinci Code but a decent read

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome. I wanted to go to Italy so bad after reading. Loved it.

[Gordon G. Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great story telling with an intersting look at the inter workings of the Vatican. The end has a twist that impress.

[Asha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't realized there were two parts. I liked the entire book.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as thrilling as Da Vinci Code, but still a good read.

[maura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good, fast-paced story. Many events, however, were unbelievable but still fun to imagine.

[Lilly]

such a thrilling book i couldn't put it down

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than the Da Vinci Code!

[T.H. Waters · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book even more than DaVinci Code. I love thrillers & Dan Brown is the master.

[Mike R]

Papal intrigue via Illuminati with Harvard Scholar Robert Langdon