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THIS IS NOT THE NOVEL, BUT A BOOK REVIEW.
Dan Brown's fourth Robert Langdon book, Inferno, throws the clever professor into another complex mystery with global consequences. Langdon faces a scientist bent on destruction: a scientist who finds inspiration in Dante Alighieri's Inferno. Langdon awakes in a Venice hospital with no memory of how he got there. He has little time to collect his thoughts or make sense of the visions that tell him to "seek and find" before an assassin arrives. Langdon must set off to put the pieces together. This comprehensive review gives you a complete overview of the plot, key characters, and the author's writing style, both good and bad.
Inferno navigates topics such as human overpopulation and social responsibility while Langdon tries to make sense of his visions and come to terms with the feeling that he is the only person who can save the world. In this review, you'll also find critical opinions of the novel as well as an evaluation of the novel's high and low points. Fans of Dan Brown won't be disappointed by this offering, as it has all the trappings of his previous works. Conversely, while the action will keep readers turning pages, some may find his prose weak, as his storytelling relies heavily on his common tropes. Nevertheless, Brown's fourth Robert Langdon novel has plenty to offer.
Dan Brown's fourth Robert Langdon book, Inferno, throws the clever professor into another complex mystery with global consequences. Langdon faces a scientist bent on destruction: a scientist who finds inspiration in Dante Alighieri's Inferno. Langdon awakes in a Venice hospital with no memory of how he got there. He has little time to collect his thoughts or make sense of the visions that tell him to "seek and find" before an assassin arrives. Langdon must set off to put the pieces together. This comprehensive review gives you a complete overview of the plot, key characters, and the author's writing style, both good and bad.
Inferno navigates topics such as human overpopulation and social responsibility while Langdon tries to make sense of his visions and come to terms with the feeling that he is the only person who can save the world. In this review, you'll also find critical opinions of the novel as well as an evaluation of the novel's high and low points. Fans of Dan Brown won't be disappointed by this offering, as it has all the trappings of his previous works. Conversely, while the action will keep readers turning pages, some may find his prose weak, as his storytelling relies heavily on his common tropes. Nevertheless, Brown's fourth Robert Langdon novel has plenty to offer.
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March 20, 2014
An entertaining read. At times I felt like the author was stretching it out by repeating things that he had just said only pages before. I tended to skim over his apparent need to say the same thing over and over.
I must admit that one of the things that I did enjoy about it, was that we had recently been to Istanbul and had been in all the places that he described. It brought me back to a memorable trip! Don't read it if you're hoping for a great work of fiction, but it well help a long plane ride go quicker!
I must admit that one of the things that I did enjoy about it, was that we had recently been to Istanbul and had been in all the places that he described. It brought me back to a memorable trip! Don't read it if you're hoping for a great work of fiction, but it well help a long plane ride go quicker!
March 2, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. I have read the previous books Brown has written about Langdon, and I enjoyed those too. I find the book well written and descriptive. I would recommend this book to anyone who has read other books by brown and enjoyed them, in order to read Inferno you need to have a certain amount of background information on the story.
June 17, 2014
Dan Brown could have researched the real Divine Comedy better. He has some factual errors. The book follows the same formula as his other more recent books.
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January 12, 2017Another fast paced action story by Dan Brown covering, as usual, only a few days real time. Along the way we learn much about Italian, art, history, goegraphy and culture as well as confronting one of the most crucial issues facing our planet today...overpopulation. The story presents surprise after surprise and after a few hundred pages, it's uncertain who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. If you like Dan Brown's books, you won't be disappointed with this one. Now I must read Dante and get a hold of some good Italian art books.
April 25, 2014
well, I picked it up at the airport - because you know it had just come out and well no one loves dan brown as i do !
i simply adore his books and this book was fantastic !
It was on a totally different level !
I'm so happy that i read this book ! it was one of the best reads !
i simply adore his books and this book was fantastic !
It was on a totally different level !
I'm so happy that i read this book ! it was one of the best reads !
March 7, 2014
Brown described every nuance of the architecture of Florence to the point that it became tedious and didn't add that much to the storyline. I am disappointed in this book because, based on Brown's previous works, he can do much better.
February 18, 2015
Not as engaging as the previous ones...same format and nothing new about the way story progresses or Langdon operates. Mr. Brown needs to step up his game
February 2, 2017
i loved it
May 13, 2020
Review by Ayush Sen TMSL Dept-FT
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Inferno is a 2013 mystery thriller novel by American author Dan Brown.
Dan Brown's fourth Robert Langdon book, Inferno, throws the clever professor into another complex mystery with global consequences. Langdon faces a scientist bent on destruction: a scientist who finds inspiration in Dante Alighieri's Inferno. Langdon awakes in a Venice hospital with no memory of how he got there. He has little time to collect his thoughts or make sense of the visions that tell him to "seek and find" before an assassin arrives. Langdon must set off to put the pieces together. This comprehensive review gives you a complete overview of the plot, key characters, and the author's writing style, both good and bad.
Inferno navigates topics such as human overpopulation and social responsibility while Langdon tries to make sense of his visions and come to terms with the feeling that he is the only person who can save the world. Fans of Dan Brown won't be disappointed by this offering, as it has all the trappings of his previous works. Conversely, while the action will keep readers turning pages, some may find his prose weak, as his storytelling relies heavily on his common tropes. Nevertheless, Brown's fourth Robert Langdon novel has plenty to offer.
U ROLL- 13003419025
Inferno is a 2013 mystery thriller novel by American author Dan Brown.
Dan Brown's fourth Robert Langdon book, Inferno, throws the clever professor into another complex mystery with global consequences. Langdon faces a scientist bent on destruction: a scientist who finds inspiration in Dante Alighieri's Inferno. Langdon awakes in a Venice hospital with no memory of how he got there. He has little time to collect his thoughts or make sense of the visions that tell him to "seek and find" before an assassin arrives. Langdon must set off to put the pieces together. This comprehensive review gives you a complete overview of the plot, key characters, and the author's writing style, both good and bad.
Inferno navigates topics such as human overpopulation and social responsibility while Langdon tries to make sense of his visions and come to terms with the feeling that he is the only person who can save the world. Fans of Dan Brown won't be disappointed by this offering, as it has all the trappings of his previous works. Conversely, while the action will keep readers turning pages, some may find his prose weak, as his storytelling relies heavily on his common tropes. Nevertheless, Brown's fourth Robert Langdon novel has plenty to offer.
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October 3, 2024Dan Brown’s Inferno takes readers on a fast-paced, thrilling journey through the art and history of Florence, Venice, and beyond. The novel follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, as he unravels cryptic clues hidden in Dante’s Divine Comedy to prevent a global catastrophe. Brown skillfully blends art, literature, and history with modern science, creating an engaging story that keeps readers hooked.
However, Inferno can feel overly formulaic at times, with a predictable structure reminiscent of Brown's previous works. Some plot twists may feel forced, and the heavy reliance on historical information occasionally slows down the action. That said, the book’s exploration of ethical dilemmas, especially around overpopulation and bioengineering, adds a thoughtful layer to the thriller.
While it may not reinvent the genre, Inferno succeeds in offering an entertaining mix of suspense, history, and intellectual puzzles. Fans of Brown’s previous novels will enjoy the familiar blend of intrigue and adventure, while new readers may find themselves captivated by the rich, historical backdrop.
However, Inferno can feel overly formulaic at times, with a predictable structure reminiscent of Brown's previous works. Some plot twists may feel forced, and the heavy reliance on historical information occasionally slows down the action. That said, the book’s exploration of ethical dilemmas, especially around overpopulation and bioengineering, adds a thoughtful layer to the thriller.
While it may not reinvent the genre, Inferno succeeds in offering an entertaining mix of suspense, history, and intellectual puzzles. Fans of Brown’s previous novels will enjoy the familiar blend of intrigue and adventure, while new readers may find themselves captivated by the rich, historical backdrop.
August 25, 2018
Probably my favorite of the entire series thus far. It made me look at some issues in a different way which is always compelling. Loved the journey again in the book - the city, the art. Ending was not expected.
December 31, 2019
Dan Brown abusa de su fórmula y cae en historias que se reiteran. Entretiene pero nada más. Interesante leerlo con algún dispositivo para buscar las referencias históricas y artísticas, eso le da un plus.
February 20, 2020
“Cand inoti intr-un tunel intunecat, ajungi la un punct fara intoarcere, cand nu mai ai suficient aer ca sa mai faci drumul inapoi. Singura optiune e sa inoti inainte, in necunoscut... si sa te rogi sa existe o iesire.”
January 7, 2018
Robert Langdon is a great series character and Dan Brown keeps each book as a stand-alone achievement.
July 23, 2018
This one for me is a breaking point, you can say this is not a good book, and the next one is even worse. It's like Dan Brown has Burnt out and doesn't enjoy writing books anymore. Shame.
January 2, 2019
I was just reminded of this book because the movie was on TV. It was terrifying and fascinating.
January 6, 2019
Pretty entertaining.
February 9, 2019
Plenty of twists and turns to keep the pages turning. Love all the clues and codes.
June 29, 2019
Intenso como solo lo pueden ser los libros de Dan Brown una trama que te atrapa y te produce cambios fisiológicos con sudoración junto Robert Langdon
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August 28, 2019Brilliantly captivating book .
March 15, 2020
Dan is a great writer and the books about Italy are particularly intriguing to me as I recently travelled there so it takes me back in time.
April 3, 2020
An amzing book by Dan Brown
An accident in Italy where protagonist loses a few days from his memory and wakes up to find people chasing him all over Italy
An accident in Italy where protagonist loses a few days from his memory and wakes up to find people chasing him all over Italy
July 31, 2020
One of the greatest book I’ve ever read. Characters were developed well. And the sequence of happiness keeps your attention.
September 25, 2020
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March 30, 2023
Fantastic book, well written, great characters
September 22, 2023
I liked Inferno, it was a fun read with a lot of twist and turns. It went on a little too long for my taste,
and didn't have the ending I would have liked.
and didn't have the ending I would have liked.
May 9, 2024
dan brown excellent author
July 17, 2024
Quizás el segundo mejor libro de este autor.
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July 1, 2025Mystery and adventure Scary true facts tied into a great story!
February 8, 2021
I was disappointed in this book. The book was ok, but it was not up the standards set by his other novels. He described some interesting places in great detail but the story was lame and the mysteries and puzzles were few and not very good. There was one twist sort of but not much of one. Mr Brown was also trying to push some sort of world population explosion agenda.
If he comes out with another novel I'll probably read it since his past ones were much better than this one.
If he comes out with another novel I'll probably read it since his past ones were much better than this one.
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