About the AuthorDAN BROWN is the author of The Da Vinci Code, one of the most widely read novels of all time, as well as the international bestsellers The Lost Symbol, Angels Demons, Deception Point, and Digital Fortress. He lives in NewEngland with his wife. what are the best free books on kindle Inferno: Special Illustrated Edition: Featuring Robert Langdon
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful. A Good Thriller with an Unexpected EndingBy benjamin bannisterAnother Dan Brown book, another Robert Langdon story. I had lower expectations for 'Inferno' after that mess of 'The Lost Symbol' (what an unforgettable snoozer that was). Not so surprisingly, Robert Langdon is back in a thrilling new adventure (and an upcoming movie, completely skipping The Lost Symbol). STORY Mr. Brown has a good formula for writing an endless series about our favorite symbologist, Professor Langdon. Without giving too much of the plot away: bad guy thinks there are too many people in the world and wants to reduce that geometrically growing number. How does he plan to do this? You'll just have to read. With the help of clues from Dante's 'Inferno', Professor Langdon is here to save the day! WRITING Now, a lot of critiques have made fun of Dan Brown's lack of writing ability. I was young when I first read, 'The Da Vinci Code' (which as an aside, got me to start reading books again, so thanks for that, Mr. Brown). Being younger, I didn't have the knowledge to properly judge his writing; all I knew is that I enjoyed reading it. Now that I'm a little more learned, I see the issues with it. The best way I can describe it is he writes for a mass audience, with nothing too challenging, and easily digestible. And boy does he know how to write chapter-ending cliffhangers. ILLUSTRATIONS I always wish the publisher would release the illustrated editions at the same time as the regular hardcover because it can be annoying to have to Google artifacts and places to see what Dan Brown is talking about. Obviously, more money can be made if you release it twice. I own all four current Illustrated Editions because they make rereading the stories that much more fun (even that awful Lost Symbol, which, did I mention, is a snoozer, but OCD forced me to complete my collection). There is artwork, pictures of locations, and artifacts to visually reference, and seeing it all feels more immersive. Pictures aren't on every page, but when something relevant is mentioned, you will get a photo as you read along. SUMMARY If you liked the previous illustrated editions, or prefer seeing photos of all the things Dan Brown talks about, then buy these editions. Recommended.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. it feels like Dan Brown is going through the motionsBy EMGraff of Upland, CAIn telling the story, it feels like Dan Brown is going through the motions. I didn't feel the suspense and tension I have felt reading his previous works, and for some reason the dialog between characters just didn't draw me in. However, I wouldn't have missed this book - especially in the Kindle annotated version. What the book lacks in suspense is more than compensated by its evocative descriptions of architecture, history, and art. Reading the Kindle annotated version added the ability to see pictures of the art and architecture. A real treasure I will read again just for the history and art appreciation.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Everyone expects Dan Brown to create another masterpiece long after ...By DaveNYCEveryone expects Dan Brown to create another masterpiece long after Da Vince Code and then they complain when his new books don't surpass it. I found this book to interesting, very fast-paced, and chock full of historical trivia that I made note of as I planned my trip to Florence. The ending in the book is much different than the one in that lousy movie version, and it made me think long and hard about it long after I'd finished the book.