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Angels and Demons

Greetings, Angels and Demons is a novel by the author Dan Brown, who wrote the DaVinci code. I believe it is written before the events of the DaVinci code and follows the character Robert Langdon, an American Symbologist. It is a fairly complicated plot which starts off with the theft of a recent discovery of anti-matter. The anti-matter is a powerful force that can destroy a large area if it comes into contact with anything, particles of it were isolated and suspended in a device by two scientists at CERN. 

One of the scientists was killed during the action of stealing it, leaving the other which is his daughter in a difficult position. This is because the device which had captured the anti-matter can only hold it for several hours before its battery life dies causing the particles to fall into contact with the case. The scientist who was murdered was branded with an ancient symbol belonging to a group who were thought to have disappeared long ago.  The organisation named Iluminati contained scientist who had a long grudge against the Church over centuries due to being prosecuted by them.

Robert Langdon is called in to help discover the truth by the Director of CERN, Maximillian Kholer. Langdon and the dead scientist’s daughter, Vittoria are sent to Vatican City to uncover the Illuminati path to the anti-matter. To add to the situation, the Pope’s successor is being chosen and the four favourites have been kidnapped will inside the country. Langdon and Vittoria work with the head of the Swiss Guard and the Carmalengo, the Pope’s secretary, to find the anti-matter before time runs out. Overall this is a fast paced and enjoyable adventure, it is also a film if you are interested. I have read one of Brown’s books before named the Digital Fortress, which is also a good novel. The wording is quite easy to follow and an atmosphere of excitement.  The seventh episode of the third series of the adventures of Fletch and Roman is up in Warehouse 17.

Plot=9/10

Characters=8/10

Wording=8/10

Overall=8/10

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You just fulfilled the first rule of law enforcement: Make sure when your shift is over, you go home alive.

Jim Malone

The Untouchables

Written by Falcon, Tuesday 7 June 2011

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Falcon  14 year(s) ago (167 months)

I liked the film but have never seen the DaVinci code. :D

 
Aaron  14 year(s) ago (167 months)

Have only seen the film — which, to my surprise, I loved! ;]

Nicely summed up, sir!

 
Brisingr  14 year(s) ago (167 months)

Ah yes, the film was pretty good. Might check out this book at some point.

Good review! :]

 
Joh  14 year(s) ago (167 months)

I haven't read these books - but I have seen the movie adaptions. The DaVinci Code was a pretty boring movie in my opinion so I watched Angels and Demons not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised - really good movie and by the sounds of it, it was very faithful to the book. :D