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5 out of 5 stars
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Rachel
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06-02-04
A Trip Inside the Vatican
Although this book is a prequel to <i>The DaVinci Code</i>, also written by Dan Brown, I actually read it afterwards. In the beginning I felt his style of writing was a bit rustier than the smoothness of <i>The DaVinci Code</i>. I also saw a different side of his main character which I didn't really appreciate at first. However, once I got into the book, I actually felt it was faster-paced and more suspenseful than <i>The DaVinci Code</i>.
The beginning takes you inside CERN and was a bit hard to listen to since they were describing several scientific processes. I had to re-listen a few times to deeply understand. But after the first several chapters the mystery unfolds and the book plays out like a favorite Robert Ludlum novel.
This is one I actually couldn't stop listening too! The story takes you into the depths of Rome and inside the Vatican, detailing several practices. The journey takes you inside the Vatican Library, into St. Peter's tomb, catacombs, castles, secret passageways, various churches and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Geoffrey
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04-14-04
A must for fans of The Da Vinci Code
This was my first book by author Dan Brown and his character Robert Langdon, and I was very happy with it. In this prequel to The Da Vinci Code we are introduced to Mr Langdon, a symbologist, as he is called to CERN to help with the murder of one of their top scientists. He in turn is introduced to the scientist's daughter, Vittoria Vetra, who helps him with the investigation, which takes them to Rome and Vatican City. As can be assumed by this setting, the story has a lot to do with Christianity and it's secrets, and the information is presented very well. It also deals with the Illuminati, and therein lies the intrique.
The story is a 'page-turner' and keeps you riveted to the very end. While not necessary to read before The Da Vinci Code, it is a prequel, mainly in presenting an earlier 'adventure' of Langdon, an extremely likable main character.
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5 out of 5 stars
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PinkMilk
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03-02-07
Better than the Da Vinci Code!
I have just come to the worst part of this book: the end!! I could easily have gone for another eighteen hours of listening. Having really enjoyed the da Vinci Code before this one, I fancied another From One Clue To The Next kind of story, but I had not expected anything this exciting: Cern, antimatter, the Vatican, a group called the Illuminati.... fantastic stuff. Just couldn't stop listening, not even late at night in bed! Oh, I wish there was another one like this!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stephanie
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12-26-05
fantastic
It's one of those stories you find yourself thinking about when you haven't got time to listen and are supposed to be thinking about something else!!!
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4 out of 5 stars
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Simone2
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04-07-15
Slow but Wow
Has a slowww start but then it's a real page turner. The DaVinci Code draws you in quicker but if you love Rome, that won't matter. I'm stoked about going on the official tour because of this book. I won't let the movie spoil anything.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Anonymous User
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03-13-18
Engaging and exciting
Gripping story from start to finish. Very well read. Entertaining and thought provoking. Loved the story line.
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