Dan Brown never disappoints! This imaginative, yet historical novel captures the essence of the foundation of this country; on the basis of separation of church & state, yet how even still we find the Mason insignias on some of our most famous institutions, in our laws, and all around the nation's capital of Washing DC (down to the positioning of the architecture!). It is a truly captivating storyline with twists and turns, and on the edge of your seat cliff hangers that force you to read this book without stopping for air!

Only a 4 as this is not as good as his other books. I think he ran out of subject matter about 30 pages from the end and was just plodding along from then on to the end.

This is his best book yet. Easier to follow then the Da Vinci code.

I’m not a huge fan of Dan Brown; I read The Da Vinci Code just like everyone else but wasn’t all that impressed by it. I didn’t find the idea original, I didn’t like the ending, and I didn’t like his prose. Whilst I enjoyed the idea of Angels and Demons more, and even the ending was better, I still don’t like the way Dan Brown writes. The way he puts thoughts to paper frustrates me – it’s far too simple! How can such complicated ideas full together so easily? The mystery of Dan Brown’s novels seem to swallowed by his lack of descriptive text.

How convenient Mr Langdon always remembers! Where would they all be if he didn’t?

Still, the book is an alright read; enjoyable enough to make you want to finish it, at least. The idea is clever, and I would recommend it for readers who like conspiracy theories and thrillers.

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Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is shocked to find proof that the legendary secret society, the Illuminati--dedicated since the time of Galileo to promoting the interests of science and condemning the blind faith of Catholicism--is alive, well, and murderously active. Brilliant physicist Leonardo Vetra has been murdered, his eyes plucked out and the society's ancient symbol branded upon his chest. His final discovery, anti-matter, the most powerful and dangerous energy source known to man, has disappeared--only to be hidden somewhere beneath Vatican City on the eve of the election of a new pope. Langdon and Vittoria, Vetra's daughter and colleague, embark on a frantic hunt through the streets, churches and catacombs of Rome, following a 400-year-old trail to the lair of the Illuminati, to prevent the incineration of civilisation.

The first Brown book I read, and my favourite without a doubt. Seems to be that whichever you read first becomes your favourite. A fast paced and highly unrealistic plot than nonetheless carries you with it!

Loved it!

This was a great book! I read it a few yrs ago and loved it. It was fast-paced and I just couldn't put it down. My DH also read it.

Best mystery/thriller I've ever read. Even better than Brown's famous 'Da Vinci Code.'

It may have been a cliche over-the-top action/mystery/suspense thriller of a book, but I really did enjoy this. I liked it much more than Dan Brown's more clebrated Da Vinci Code, but I must admit that this is probably because they are cut form the same cloth and I read this one first.

Angels and Demons was a very good read. It had you wondering what was going to happen next and who did what. I liked it alot.