Dan Brown, the Lost Symbol, Chapter 2 Review by Bud Gallant

Chapter 2, The Lost Symbol
Spolier Alert:

In the second chapter we are introduced to the main who it seems will be the Silas of this book, Mal'akh. He might be an interesting character, but things seem to be moving in a fairly predictable direction. Actually, I should state, we were introduced to this character in the prologue, but just now have learned his name, in the interest of being more accurate.

Dan Brown, the Lost Symbol, Chapter 1 Review by Bud Gallant

Chapter 1, The Lost Symbol
Spolier Alert:

And so it begins. I enjoyed the daydream sequence, and the reminder of Robert Langdon's fear of enclosed spaces. I suspect, as in previous books, this unfortunate phobia will again be featured at least twice.

This was a pretty sort chapter, so there really isn't much observation to make, aside from the possible relevance of the name "Solomon". It seems Langdon's father-figure might have some connection to a certain secret society. That's my guess, anyway.

Dan Brown, the Lost Symbol, Prologue Review by Bud Gallant

Prologue, The Lost Symbol

Having just finished the prologue to Dan Brown's new book, the Lost Symbol, I am noticing something immediately different about this book. Unlike the previous two I've read, which drew me in from the beginning, I'm not as excited to start on chapter 1. There is something particularly contrived about the prologue. I was also distracted by what I feel is internet research being distorted and spun into a "real ritual" of Masonic origin. This immediately reminded me of previous errors I've noted from the earlier books, which do somewhat distract from the works. Details are, in a way, the most important thing to me, and I am disappointed by incomplete or lazy research.

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Welcome readers, to my book reviews & news website. I'm going to be starting with Dan Brown's latest book, the Lost Symbol, which I have heard is inspired by Free Masonry to some degree. I'm looking forward to reviewing it right here!

Dan Brown's books never cease to engage me. Once I start on the first page, I find myself not wanting to stop. I've got the book, but I'm waiting until I can really focus on it completely to begin. Next post, I'll have some thoughts to share. I'll be going through the book, chapter by chapter. It's going to be a fun and interactive journey, so I hope you will get involved.