Angels and Demons

ANGELS and DEMONS, by Dan Brown (Just my opinion)

One day I was looking for a new author to read and happened upon this book called “Angels and Demons” by Dan Brown. He was little known at that time. The book introduced a new character called Robert Langdon, who is a Harvard symbologist. It dealt with a story line about a secret society called the Illuminati. I could tell this was going to be my kind of story. I am a fan of the Tomb Raider movie which also dealt with the Illuminati; the description sounded fascinating. Another favorite of mine, the Indiana Jones character, a professor of archeology who has adventures. Let us not forget my all time much loved series written by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child and their character Agent Pendergast. Of course I was sucked in immediately.

I especially love when a book entwines facts with fiction. (See bizarre true facts in this book at Bizarre Facts from Angels and Demons.) It makes the plot line more realistic. This book is not for the weak hearted because it can be a bit gory at times, but it will hook you right away and hold your attention to the end. Now it has become a movie directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks. Check out the movie trailer at IMBD Video:Angels & Demons. One the second trailer the words ALTERS OF SCIENCE hidden in the word Illuminati. Don't feel bad I didn't see it either besides I like the other trailer better. If you enter the website you will see the missing canaster of antimatter the Illuminati stole in both the book and the movie. In the book/movies a live camera shows a countdown shows a countdown to the explosion to said canister and disatrous results. On the site the countdown clock is naturally counting down to May 15, 2009, release date of the movie. Sony is just so clever. Leave it to someone with way to much time to figure this all out.

Dan Brown’s fame did not take off until he came out with the controversial book “DaVinci Code”, which was actually the sequel to Angels and Demons. When people came in the library asking for DaVinci Code I recommended they read Angels first as this one introduced the Langdon character and in my personal opinion was far more exciting and plot twisting.

Read the book before seeing the movie. I guarantee you an exciting adventure. All of these books are available at our library, including the illustrated version. Go to our website page “My Account” and place your copy on hold.