When I saw this book in the bookstore, I was thoroughly overjoyed at the bulkiness of this book. If the comparatively tiny Da Vinci Code could incite marvel in me, just imagine what this book had to offer! :D :D
I had enjoyed reading the Da Vinci Code; the thriller like narrative, and the startling secrets it revealed- a perfect cocktail for an enjoyable book.
I expected the same and more from The Lost Symbol...the book seemed to promise a more enthralling experience.
I must say that after finishing the book I was a tad disappointed. The book hit the bull’s eye when it came to creating nerve-wracking suspense with its gripping storyline, but the book did not rouse any ‘omg!’s or ‘wow!’s or ‘awesome!’s, when it came to revealing secrets as was expected.
The book does make for a good reading; make time for the book when you are absolutely free, coz it may be hard to set the book down once you start reading it. I must say it was one of my ‘read without eating-sleeping-doing anything’ kinda books.
The book falls a bit short of its expectations only because it did not reveal any controversial and unknown facts; otherwise, this book is definitely a must-read for its plot and is much much better than many other best sellers.
I had enjoyed reading the Da Vinci Code; the thriller like narrative, and the startling secrets it revealed- a perfect cocktail for an enjoyable book.
I expected the same and more from The Lost Symbol...the book seemed to promise a more enthralling experience.
I must say that after finishing the book I was a tad disappointed. The book hit the bull’s eye when it came to creating nerve-wracking suspense with its gripping storyline, but the book did not rouse any ‘omg!’s or ‘wow!’s or ‘awesome!’s, when it came to revealing secrets as was expected.
The book does make for a good reading; make time for the book when you are absolutely free, coz it may be hard to set the book down once you start reading it. I must say it was one of my ‘read without eating-sleeping-doing anything’ kinda books.
The book falls a bit short of its expectations only because it did not reveal any controversial and unknown facts; otherwise, this book is definitely a must-read for its plot and is much much better than many other best sellers.
P. S. : I found the last few chapters a bit senseless though. After all that the characters in the story have been through, they leisurely discuss about paintings and buildings as if nothing happened :P
2 comments:
i really enjoyed readin dis post..m especially impressed by ur style of writing..:)..
Well, I thought that The Lost Symbol was a lost cause, because most of the reviews thrashed this book.
I mean I liked Da Vinci Code, but the writing style of Dan Brown is sometimes complex, plain etc I mean I had to put down Deception Point just because I found it boring.
But after reading your Post, I must say that I have a slightly better opinion of this book. But you know Dan Brown's secrets are lies, this fellow says that Hatha Yoga is from China, which is a blunder.
Very good post!
Cheers
:-)
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