The Bottom Line
Angels and Demons is Dan's Brown first Robert Langdon thriller. It takes place chronologically before The Da Vinci Code, although it doesn't matter which book you read first. Both books involve conspiracies within the Catholic church, but Angels and Demons has more action within Rome and the Vatican. Angels and Demons is a fast paced thriller that provides an entertaining escape for the reader.
Pros
- 'Angels and Demons' is a fast paced page turner.
- The mix of religious and historical elements adds a unique twist to the mystery.
- Brown provides plenty of surprises.
Cons
- If you are put off by graphic violence, some descriptions may bother you.
- The religious elements might offend some people, especially Catholics.
- Part of the ending is too far-fetched -- like an action movie.
Description
- 'Angels and Demons' by Dan Brown was first published in 2000.
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
- 713 Pages
Guide Review - ' Angels and Demons' by Dan Brown - Book Review
As I talk to people, I usually find that those who have read Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code usually prefer whichever book they read first. This rule applies to me as well -- I read Angels and Demons first and was completely drawn in by the plot and pace. I was stunned at the surprises, and excited at the adventure. Angels and Demons isn't great literature, but I don't always want to read great literature. Sometimes I just want good entertainment. Angels and Demons provides that.
Here's the catch: Dan Brown follows a certain formula with most of his books. Some people don't mind this. For me, the second book I read of his (which happened to be The Da Vinci Code) was a lot less thrilling than the first since I could predict some of the twists. If you have already read The Da Vinci Code, be warned that you might not like Angels and Demons as much as I did.
