Following a racy book on Jesus Christ's descendancy, as well as an even racier tale of conspiracy within the Vatican City, here's a different one of the typical conspiracy theory, mostly Masonic culture related evenly racy book from Dan Brown's kitty! Well not too I did not expect this to become yet another ancient mysteries' tale that is what Dan is known for, but this is yet story which happens just below a day; the time length of the story in the book is spread to exhibit flashbacks and side events however the story follows a trail of 1 single day (in fact 12 hours only) within the life of Robert Langdon. Yes, an essential aspect...Robert Langdon, the famous professor of symbology has returned in his 3rd adventure! Only now, he is not travelling to other countries; this really is based in his own country, Washington D.C. to become precise!!
Dan Brown introduces a smaller known subject of Noetic Sciences which handles a kind of inner consciousness, the typical Masonic stuff that legends comprise of and how they associated with the founding fathers of America. So while Langdon is necesary a lecture (that was never supposed to be), he's quickly sucked right into a hyperventilated chase across town to unfold the mystery of the long lost Masonic symbol. Obviously there is the usual balance of intrigue, murder, kidnapping, and lots of history and hidden messages within the art strewn round the capital.
The conspiracy theorist will discover this interesting since it covers a lot about the government, covert Masonic rituals involving top officials, threatening to place the country in chaos, chases over the city to stop the villain Mal'akh to reveal the strategies of the Government worldwide utilizing a modern weapon - the web! Intending to be a thriller, you will find moments of breathlessness within the sequences on one side and on another occasions the author leaves you waiting. The continuity within the thrill is broken often, however, by the look from it, the dry places were necessary for the story to bring within the angle required. The incidents within the lab of Noetic Sciences, the "silent" escape within the darkness, are some occasions that are gripping!!
One thing that we like about Dan Brown's books is his way of writing. The effect of Dan Brown's way of writing is very movie-like. They assume an easy action paced movie effect and enables you to visualize the events unfolding. Since Tom Hanks has become the face of Robert Langdon, it's possible to easily place him within the story and the movie starts to form. People who have visited Washington D.C. could picture the artifacts mentioned here - the Capitol building (its less popular subterranean part of the building), the Washington Monument, House from the Temple etc. A minimum of for someone who has never visited earlier (much like me), at least I known now why Washington Monument was built which it is seemingly hollow inside and never solid as earlier imagined! This writing is a great mingling of age old culture, puzzles, modern influences and modern settings.
In lots of ways, I would say the Lost Symbol seems to be a new story, however, you could easily say this is an 'Angels & Demons" in the capital city. At least, a good read!