Inferno

By: Dan Brown

Narrated by: Paul Michael

Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

Dan Brown’s new novel, Inferno, features renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and is set in the heart of Europe, where Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centred around one of history’s most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces.

As Dan Brown comments: "Although I studied Dante's Inferno as a student, it wasn't until recently, while researching in Florence, that I came to appreciate the enduring influence of Dante's work on the modern world. With this new novel, I am excited to take readers on a journey deep into this mysterious realm… a landscape of codes, symbols, and more than a few secret passageways."

©2013 Dan Brown (P)2013 Random House Audiobooks

Excellence

It was an intriguing read. I literally could not take a break. I loved it.

This Hooked me from start to Finish

What did you love best about Inferno?

I loved the twists and turns. I loved how it was written in such a way that what I thought was happened kind of wasn't.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

yes, because the plot is an ever evolving beast

Have you listened to any of Paul Michael’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

i'm not sure.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes absolutely

Any additional comments?

Dan Brown has a way of getting thinking about the plot and then missing you up with twists.
This is a must read

The title Inferno has more meaning and symbolism.

The title Inferno has more meaning and symbolism than what meets our eye. enjoyed it.

Exhilarating!

Awesome work of fast paced action and jaw dropping twists! The narration is captivating and characters are relatable. Loved it!

Thrilling unto the end

Well paced and highly detailed. Inferno is one of the best audio books I've listened to in a long time!

Apocalyptic suspense in another esoteric milieu

First it was the Roman Catholic Church and the election of the pope (Angels and Demons), then the so-called Jesus dynasty (The Da Vinci Code), then the Free Masons (The Lost Symbol) that were critiqued, while keeping his readers nailed to their armchairs in suspense. Now Dan Brown pushes a secular humanist agenda by using Dante's Divine Comedy to introduce us to another mad man with an apocalyptic agenda. What is interesting is how Brown leaves behind a feeling that the "genius villain" of this story was not so cruel. Lines are blurred as it seems to be the human race on its own, without God or tradition, to make decisions about its future.

In many ways Brown's Inferno is same old same old. Rather than taking history seriously, he takes the urban legends that has arisen seriously. Robert Langdon is the expert par excellance on symbology and the way he interprets a "text" is more or less the only correct way. There is a lot of suspense and action - enough to keep you glued to the book.

By now, I must confess, I am getting a bit irritated with the subtle undertones and the secular humanist agenda that Brown puts forward. In certain ways, he seems the be the Phillip Pulman of adults. I also don't think the way he used misdirection as a device to create suspense with, is very convincing.

What is clear however is that Robert Langdon has become a 21st century James Bond, anti-establishment in certain ways, ethically indestructible and for the first time he was not ahead in his game. Amnesia brought an interesting twist to Langdon's task at hand - to safe the world (once again).

Paul Michael read the book very well. There is nothing to detract from his performance.

If you like Dan Brown's style you will probably enjoy the book. However, I suspect his secular underskirt is showing a bit more than usual.

This is my favorite thus far

I read The DaVinci Code before it ever became THE DAVINCI CODE.
So by the time it hit the main stream market as THE book to read I had to agree but I was not as swept up with the word-of-mouth marketing that made this book what it turned out to be.
Still. I was a fan.
I have read everything by this author thus far and think, this might be the best book yet.
None of the shock factor the author used in DaVinci. Many of the same rigorous research as in Angels and Demons. Far more entertaining than his other 3. Yes,if you are a fan this should be a dream come true. On the other hand. If The Lost Symbol left you disappointed I urge you to give this one a try. This is much more like it.
WaAr

Excellent... Story... Especially hearing on Audible

Inferno itself is excellent book by Dan Brown... Hearing on Audible is totally a different experience... Everyone should enjoy the same... Listen this on Audible with eyes closed and enjoying the very beauty of this book in imagination... A truly wonderful experience...

Fan...freaking...tastic!!!!

Wish the movie had followed the book plot. It would have been so so AWESOME!

Brilliant

A work of Art that speaks to and of the unknown Future
Brilliant interpretation by the narrator that unlocks the passion of this experience
Thank you