The Lost Symbol (Dan Brown) review

I have been a fan of Dan Brown since my first read of a novel authored by him. It was his best seller, “The Da Vinci Code”. But that was another day. When I picked up The Lost Symbol, I thought I knew what to expect, but I was in for a little surprise; as, I am sure, most avid readers of Dan Brown would be.

Dan Brown, in this book – as in all others – did not take much time to break the ice. A phone call to Professor Robert Langdon, from a very good friend, in the wee hours of morning starts the story. It takes the reader on a trip which is – to mention in the mildest of words – highly entertaining and culturally enrishing. It is also classical Dan Brown at his best. I would like to reiterate my admiration for the man. He has such an acute knowledge of occult symbology and even modern sciences that it sometimes becomes difficult to distinguish the real profession of the man.

The fast paced action that has been delivered in his most recent book at times takes your breath away. At several points in the book, the action comes in so thick and fast that you cannot wait to turn the page and find out what happens next. Along with some serious action and adventure, there is also a grandeous tour of Washington D.C, the capital of the United States of America; and more specifically, its Capitol building. For those people who have visited Washington D.C; on one hand, the book serves to clearly visualize the plot taking place in various parts of the city. On the other hand, it brings forward some very arcane information which might be utilized on the next trip there, to witness and experience the city’s grandeur.

Although the book trills to the core throughout most of the storyline; I personally felt that Dan Brown lost the plot towards the end. If it was rattling gunfire through the initial 250 pages, one would expect a mega blast in the last 50. However, it turned out to be a damp squib. The fag end of the book resembles more of symbology and occult lecture notes than a fiction novel.

I would still recommend this as a must read for all those waiting to satiate their thirst for a good action thriller book. For all those Dan Brown fans, read up and find out whether it is really the last adventure Professor Robert Langdon is involved in!!!

My Rating for The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown:
***1/2 (out of 5)

Please note that the views expressed here are solely my own and might differ from countless others who might read the book.