Lost Symbol - Dan Brown

Robert Langdon, Dan Brown’s famous Harvard symbologist, is back! This time he’s summoned to give an evening lecture in the U.S. Capitol Building but within moments of his arrival, strange events unfold around him. He discovers that his mentor Peter Solomon has been kidnapped and a disturbing object is discovered. Langdon’s area of expertise comes into play and he identifies the object as an ancient invitation. If he wants to rescue his friend and save the day he’ll have to accept the invitation and follow it wherever it may go.

Dan Brown’s highly anticipated novel is finally out. Did I like it? Freemasonry, Washington DC, codes, secrets and symbols. It is definitely a far cry from his previous controversial subjects but certainly entertaining. The big bad in this novel is Mal'akh, a tattooed eunuch bodybuilder. He’s been labeled as being the worst foe Langdon has faced yet. I don’t know. Personally, I thought that the Camerlengo Carlo Ventresca from Angels and Demons was worse.

Lost Symbol has the typical twists and turns of a modern day thriller. It is well researched but I’ve come to expect that from Dan Brown. He always leaves no stone unturned and manages to weave secret societies into every day life. So what’s my issue with this book… well I have none. However, many have said that it was too predictable but I suppose that all thrillers are predictable in their own way. Other said it was too formulaic, they wanted to be led on a chase and be duped at every twist and turn. I think Robert Langdon leads us on a very merry chase but don’t take my word for it, read the book and let me know.