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Posted September 14, 2009
Anyone going to get the book, or looking forward to the novel? I personally am stoked, being a big fan of Dan Brown (like, before that whole Da Vinci Code explosion in popularity), and I'm going to get it on the 15th (when it's released) and I'll just plow through it in about three hours. I've never, ever, in my life bought a novel like this, in a line and waiting on the first day in some big bookstore in Central. Anyway, I'm probably just going on and on and on, so I'll stop now.
Posted September 14, 2009
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michaelleung: Anyone going to get the book, or looking forward to the novel? I personally am stoked, being a big fan of Dan Brown (like, before that whole Da Vinci Code explosion in popularity), and I'm going to get it on the 15th (when it's released) and I'll just plow through it in about three hours. I've never, ever, in my life bought a novel like this, in a line and waiting on the first day in some big bookstore in Central. Anyway, I'm probably just going on and on and on, so I'll stop now.

I don't particularly care for the author, but I bought it for my mother, she adores the fellow. Amazon.com pre-order was practically half-price. They promised release date delivery, too. Of course, I ordered it for her 2 or 3 weeks ago.
Posted September 14, 2009
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michaelleung: I personally am stoked, being a big fan of Dan Brown (like, before that whole Da Vinci Code explosion in popularity),
wow, do you like, read things twice?
seriously there wasn't much of a difference between da vinci code and angels and demons, from what I gather.
very similar plots.
Posted September 14, 2009
What's the basic plot for this one?
Posted September 14, 2009
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bansama: What's the basic plot for this one?

A symbol, that was lost, and now is found.
Contact Robert Langdon!
A secret society...
That's if I had to guess anyway.
Posted September 14, 2009
I moderately enjoyed Angels and Demons, but The Da Vinci Code was garbage in my opinion.
Posted September 14, 2009
Angels & Demons is a better book than The Da Vinci Code, in my opinion, though I did enjoy both. I've seen The Da Vinci Code film (waited for it on TV though) but not seen Angels & Demons.
I also enjoyed Digital Fortress (another Dan Brown novel but not with Robert Langdon).
I'll likely read The Lost Symbol at some point, but I'm not rushing off to get it any time soon.
Post edited September 14, 2009 by korell
Posted September 14, 2009
Not really excited. I'm sure I'll read it at some point. I've read his other books. But I don't think very highly of him as an author.
In my opinion - which hopefully is no worse, but surely is no better than yours - Brown doesn't have a very broad language (I don't either, so I have no idea what the technical terms here are, or if there are any), and the lack of breadth makes his characters seem samey. Another thing I really dislike about him, is his tendency to take great liberties with the sciences for no apparent reason (and I think it's really weird, since he obviously researches his stuff thoroughly). Last & least, his books so far have been so formulaic they're almost surprise-free.
Considering the genre, I'm sure I'm weird for thinking the latter the least of his failings. But as some presumably clever and presumably male character may have once said: there's no accounting for taste.
For comparison, my favourite mystery-conspiracy-nut author is Umberto Eco.
Posted September 14, 2009
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korell: Angels & Demons is a better book than The Da Vinci Code, in my opinion, though I did enjoy both...

Interesting. I read the DaVinci code and quite enjoyed it. Granted, it's not the height of literature, but I found it a fun read and worth the few hours investment. With that in mind, I picked up Angels and Demons and found it to be a piece of crap. I read the first 100 pages and finally gave up. Couldn't stand it.
Since I work in a bookstore, I'll likely be able to get a free copy or at least borrow a copy of The Lost Symbol. I'll give it a shot, but if it turns out to be another Angels and Demons or a complete rehash of The DaVinci Code, I'll likely not finish it.
Posted September 14, 2009
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korell: I also enjoyed Digital Fortress (another Dan Brown novel but not with Robert Langdon).

Ooh yes, Digital Fortress! I loved that.
Anyway, there's a big typhoon today, so the release is probably delayed or canceled. I'm a sad panda right now.
Posted September 14, 2009
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korell: I also enjoyed Digital Fortress (another Dan Brown novel but not with Robert Langdon).
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michaelleung: Ooh yes, Digital Fortress! I loved that.
Anyway, there's a big typhoon today, so the release is probably delayed or canceled. I'm a sad panda right now.

It shouldn't be, as most of the book sellers should already have it in the store just waiting to put on the shelf on release day.
Posted September 14, 2009
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michaelleung: Ooh yes, Digital Fortress! I loved that.
Anyway, there's a big typhoon today, so the release is probably delayed or canceled. I'm a sad panda right now.
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Coelocanth: It shouldn't be, as most of the book sellers should already have it in the store just waiting to put on the shelf on release day.

But they're under some NDA until release, right?
Posted September 14, 2009
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Disconnected: Not really excited. I'm sure I'll read it at some point. I've read his other books. But I don't think very highly of him as an author.
In my opinion - which hopefully is no worse, but surely is no better than yours - Brown doesn't have a very broad language (I don't either, so I have no idea what the technical terms here are, or if there are any), and the lack of breadth makes his characters seem samey. Another thing I really dislike about him, is his tendency to take great liberties with the sciences for no apparent reason (and I think it's really weird, since he obviously researches his stuff thoroughly). Last & least, his books so far have been so formulaic they're almost surprise-free.
Considering the genre, I'm sure I'm weird for thinking the latter the least of his failings. But as some presumably clever and presumably male character may have once said: there's no accounting for taste.
For comparison, my favourite mystery-conspiracy-nut author is Umberto Eco.

Read Foucault's Pendulum then, I'm assuming?
You know what's really, really good conspiracy fiction? Ever read the Illuminatus Trilogy?
Post edited September 14, 2009 by cioran
Posted September 14, 2009
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Disconnected: For comparison, my favourite mystery-conspiracy-nut author is Umberto Eco.

Personally, my favorite (or one of my favorites) is Lee Child. I really enjoy his Jack Reacher novels. Check them out, if you haven't already.
Posted September 14, 2009
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Coelocanth: It shouldn't be, as most of the book sellers should already have it in the store just waiting to put on the shelf on release day.
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michaelleung: But they're under some NDA until release, right?

In essence, yes. The vendor can get into a lot of unpleasant doo-doo if they put the books out for sale before the release date and the publishers find out about it. FWIW, I've generally seen big titles arrive at our store several days before release. We just keep themin the store room under wraps until release day. So you should be able to get a copy despite the typhoon (if you care to brave the weather to go out and get it, that is!)
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