Another Dan Brown Thriller- But That's A Good Thing
935395
I had a very hard time putting this book down. While some of the plot twists were visible 50 pages before Langdon grasped it, there were enough turns that I was genuinely surprised at times. While I enjoyed Angels and Demons the most out of his writings, this was a great read and I highly recommend it.
1621665
As with all Dan Brown novels this one catches your attention from the start.  Not quite as deep in symbology as his past novels; however, offers a new glance a biological terrorism on the brink of our humanity.
3475358
I am a fan of the Robert Langdon novels of Dan Brown, and the best thing about Mr. Brown as an author, in my opinion, is that he always finds a topic about which I am not familiar and makes me interested to find out more. I must admit that his current topics - transhumanism, apocalyptic over-population - are somewhat less interesting than those in his other novels, but interesting nonetheless. I also enjoy the fact that Mr. Brown interweaves fact and fiction, and throws in lots of discussion of art, history, literature and architecture for good measure. I was in such a rush to purchase the Kindle version that I assumed, incorrectly, that the Kindle version had photos of various buildings and works of art referred to in the book, like the "enhanced" version of "The DaVinci Code." Ah well. It was an enjoyable read, not as good as other Dan Brown novels, but one I recommend.
2330513
Dan Brown's usual thrilling adventure.  It keeps you wondering what else can happen to him. I really enjoy his books.
Dick B.
4087133
This was an exceptional book and one that I would recommend to all Dan Brown enthusiasts.  I always love the descriptions of the places Dr. Langdon finds himself in.  Suspense is a weapon that he wields with great fervor.
4253625
Classic Dan Brown. If you've read one, you've read them all.

I'm not saying that you won't enjoy reading yet another Robert Langdon novel, but at this point you really have to enjoy the setting, the mysteries, the endless codes and the deception of the reader. Yes, deception. Again and again Brown introduces a scene in which something astonishing is revealed to his characters, but not to you as a reader.

So and so reads text on a screen, eyes widens, rushes off. 2 pages later the same text is shown to yet another character, but nothing about the content is revealed to the reader. It gets tiresome the fifth time that exact recipe is used, and especially after four other books have used the same setup.

But, if you're into this sort of thing (and I kinda am), feel free to enjoy some Lang(bore)dom.
2693659
Digital Fortress is a book set in the NSA headquarters and Spain, a dual-location theme that seems to be a signature for Dan Brown. He often likes to have two or more stories going at once, which are related, but don't converge until later. This book follows the same logic. The storytelling is typical Dan Brown, involving smarter than average characters with little depth who are on a quest of some sort.

I felt the storytelling in this book was very TV-like, but I am not complaining. The story is packed with action from beginning to end, and it's difficult to find a good lull to put the book down. The pace is very fast, and you feel compelled to keep reading just to find out what happens next.

The twists in the plot are somewhat predictable, but not so much that you'll be bored with it. He leads you in certain directions and fools you a few times, but nothing that will knock you off your foundation. I did not care for the ending, and because of the predictability of the last few chapters, I gave it a 4. The story leading up to the events are much more entertaining, and Dan paints a good picture.

I also give it a 4 because I think the character development could be better. He spends more time describing the NSA complex than building characters. This is what makes it so TV like in my opinion. That's his style, and I respect it, but I would have liked to have gotten to know the players better.

As far as the technical accuracy, as a software developer by trade I have grown to accept that books related to technology are not accurate. This book does not veer off heavily from the truth, and I enjoyed that. I feel there is an acceptable amount of hollywood effects that diminish the technical accuracy, and the average reader will never notice. It's not so far fetched to make the storyline impossible.

Overall, if you want a good technical thriller, this one is well worth the entry price, and I would reccomend it highly.
3074223
Another solid effort from Dan Brown.  Not quite the page turner that the Da Vinci Code or Angels and Demons was, but on a par with The Lost Symbol.  Not quite a must-read, and slow in places, but if you're a fan of his other books, as I am, you will undoubtedly like this one as well.
4842921
Given that Dan Brown was the launch pad for the likes of all the other conspiracy theory-meets end of the world-meets ancient puzzle genre (whether you like that fact or not) it stands to reason anything he writes will garner a million polarized views. In some respects, the sheer volume of words he gets written about his efforts shows a mark of respect for the man and his literary achievements. Of course, thousands will reads this book and decry the science, yet more will bemoan the characterization or the at-times faltering narrative. However, every single dollar spent on it shows is that the author is someone we want to read, someone we want to opine on.
The book demonstrates several points about Mr Brown. Firstly, that he thoroughly researches his topics; in this case: Dante, The Divine Comedy, The Hagia Sophia, virus vector genetics, human population growth. This gives him enough knowledge to make powerful, suggestive fiction. There's enough "what if this might be plausible?" thought emanating from the book to hook the reader. Secondly, that he has listened to his critics and has finally delivered an ending that is not a damp squib. Its got punch, the plot has several twists to keep us hooked right to the end. To suggest that the bad guy isn't actually quite as bad as we'd all like to think - due to our common desire for "denial" as Dan Brown has several characters put it - means we are surely surprised, usually pleased at the denouement.
Of course, the novel is all ready for Tom Hanks to reprise Dr Robert Langdon; but so what if it is? That doesn't detract from the fact this novel is a great way to while away a few hours, and makes us all wonder "what if...?"
Lastly...it should make a fair few people want to go read Dante's The Divine Comedy. That is, in itself, an achievement worth applauding, Mr Brown.
3164418
Deception Point, Dan Brown's 2nd novel and the last before the Robert Langdon series of books (Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code) begins, deals with the ins out outs of politics in Washington, government conspiracies, and just how far a group might be willing to go to win a Presidential election. It is a really fun read that goes at a pace that will leave your heart racing.
When Rachel Sexton, the central character and an information officer for the government's National Reconnaissance Office is summoned by none other than the President himself, she knows something big is going down. Especially since her father is the President's opponent in the upcoming election. One of the biggest discoveries in the history of man has been made (or has it?) - something so big it overshadows the election itself.
Rachel must battle to find the truth in spite of being hunted by an unknown team of assassins who are controlled by a shadowy figure in Washington. A figure who will do anything to keep the truth from coming out. She must also battle her own internal demons in a tug of war between loyalty to her manipulative father and the person she believes should win the Presidency.
If you are a fan of action-packed conspiracy thrillers, this is the book for you. It's an all-around fun read and a great part of author Dan Brown's work. Pick up a copy and I don't think you will be disappointed.
4956029
You will want to keep reading to see what twists and turns Mr. Brown has in store for you in this adventure.
2364456
Robert Langdon returns in Dan Brown's latest write by numbers book. The usual elements are here- art and architecture, the attractive young woman, cryptic scavenger hunt drawn out of art or literature, misunderstandings with authority figures, and high stakes mysterious implications of a typical Brown novel. This time out Dante provides the backdrop in a chase from Florence to Venice to Istanbul, with a mad scientist's obsession at the heart of the book. Brown being Brown, this is, of course, ridiculous and preposterous, and it does come across as somewhat paranoid too. At times it does seem to be more of a travelogue than anything else, but it's a brisk, quickly paced read, typical for the author. If you're already a fan of Brown, you'll enjoy it, as long as you ignore the leaps of logic. At least it's an improvement on The Lost Symbol.
375035
This is the third book I read from Brown.  I totally recommend Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code is good, too.  However, after two books, no matter how much research Dan Brown has done, the twists and turns seem very familiar.  It's definitely another page turner, yet when you read the last couple of chapters, you could kinda guess who was the real villain.  However, if you're addicted to suspense, like to read about scientific discoveries and NASA, this is still a good book.
1081560
Dan Brown delivers again. Good plot with several twists. Well researched art facts and plenty of action.
The plot follows a similar formula to his other Robert Langdon books, but remains interesting throughout.
3415483
Very good and interesting with some suspense.  Good characters and it left you to wonder if they were going to get the job done.  I have liked all of the books that I have read by Dan Brown.
4313311
I've not read a ton of Cussler's work but this series is pretty good- if you like books by Dan Brown you ought enjoy these, very similar kind of adventure / mystey novel. Personally it isn't a series I would want to read in succession without mixing in some other books for a break but this series is entertaining and engaging if not completely captivating the way I get with most stuff by Vince Flynn, Lee Child, David Baldacci, and Tom Clancy.  You likely won't be disappointed with this book but might not get completely "hooked" either.
450183
Just what you expect from Dan Brown. Forward momentum of the plot makes it hard to put down & I was drawn to the final page like a moth to flame. If you enjoy the Robert Langdon character this book is a must read. If you've never read a Dan Brown book, this is a great one to start reading and begin your next obsession.