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THE #1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER FROM THE ICONIC AUTHOR OF THE DA VINCI CODE, THE LOST SYMBOL, AND INFERNO “Fans of The Da Vinci Code rejoice! Professor Robert Langdon is again solving the mysteries of the universe.” —People “A life-or-death adventure.” —Entertainment WeeklyRobert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology, arrives at the ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever.” The evening’s host is Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old billionaire and futurist, and one of Langdon’s first students.But the meticulously orchestrated evening suddenly erupts into chaos, and Kirsch’s precious discovery teeters on the brink of being lost forever. Facing an imminent threat, Langdon is forced to flee. With him is Ambra Vidal, the elegant museum director who worked with Kirsch. They travel to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch’s secret.Navigating the dark corridors of hidden history and extreme religion, Langdon and Vidal must evade an enemy whose all-knowing power seems to emanate from Spain’s Royal Palace. They uncover clues that ultimately bring them face-to-face with Kirsch’s shocking discovery . . . and the breathtaking truth that has long eluded us.Robert Langdon returns in The Secret of Secrets (coming soon)!
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Author
Dan Brown
Pages
480
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Date
2017-10-03
ISBN
0385542690 9780385542692
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"Just finished this new Dan Brown book. Not as good as The DaVinci code but another engaging adventure of that style with some science/tech added in as well"
Ian Morris
"As always, Dan Brown does an amazing job with this descriptive writing and punctual references. I absolutely loved this book and his books certainly leave you thinking...<br/> <br/><br/>Merged review:<br/><br/>As always, Dan Brown does an amazing job with this descriptive writing and punctual references. I absolutely loved this book and his books certainly leave you thinking..."
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Boujeh
"Brilliant fiction book! I was so invested in this book that I was sad it was over! This happens rarely to me. A must read if you like fiction, mystery and professor Langdon 😀 "
D M
"This was a bit frightening since half of the things mentioned in the book were actually being developed and taking over things in real life… (ex: AI, AI art, tech, full self driving teslas?! [not autopilot]). Sometimes I had to put down the book and be like “wait this is literally happening RIGHT now!”
except the plot twist was a bit predictable, I knew it before it was said, but it was still good!
The book is kinda like a combo of Angels and Demons and Inferno,
7/10"
mav
"This book was exciting and contemporary. It asked the reader to question some of life’s deepest questions. Also, the writing was descriptive and informative. A quick engaging read."
Lisa Morris
"Having just returned from Spain, I thoroughly enjoyed the setting of the book and the vivid descriptions. The concept of this book is very interesting if you’re someone who has ever questioned religion/science. "
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Kate Foster
"True to the Robert Langdon formula - clash between science and religion, beautiful woman who helps Langdon “battle” whatever conspiracy has arisen from said conflict, lots of smart/tech/assassin themes… I enjoyed it because I like the trope. 🤷🏻♀️🙃"
Diana Gray
"It's addicting! I couldn't stop reading it! And the detail of the place's description made me imagine it with a great precision. Great book!"
Paula Pinto
"A mind expanding thriller that you won’t want to put down. One of Dan Browns best! "
Jazmine Mackenzie
"I’ll start with the positive: I loved the setting. Barcelona was a fantastic backdrop to this story and I loved the influence of Gaudi (one of my favorite “modern” architects) throughout the book. Dan Brown does such a good job of incorporating art and history into his stories and this book was no exception. I even liked that it focused more on modern art, though I agree with Robert Langdon that the Renaissance produced the greatest art. Also, I really wish Langdon was a real person, I would love to go to an art museum with that guy.<br/><br/>Now, all that being said I felt like this story was a little lacking in what I’ve come to expect from this series. I like the puzzles rooted in history and art and the scavenger hunt feel to solving the mystery. I really didn’t get that. It was honestly a little too sci-fi for me, and I didn’t care for the ultimate conclusion. I’m not even talking about the actual origin theories, I’m talking about the end end. It will make sense when you read it, but it’s a little heavy handed for my taste, but at the risk of spoilers I’ll leave it at that. Still, it’s a very engaging read and fans of the series will enjoy it!"
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