Reviews

Inferno by Dan Brown

ellipsiscool's review against another edition

4.0

I have read all of Dan Brown's books and I have to admit they have become somewhat predictable. However, I really am glad I read Inferno. It covered a very important topic - overpopulation - and in a way that was interesting. I love the Robert Langdon books because they are full of interested tidbits of information. It was fantastic learning about Florence, Venice, and Instanbul.

The story did take a little bit to take off. About half way through, it really started to grab my attention. I enjoyed the ending (the last 200 pages or so) the most. So yes I believe it's worth the read and yes it was better than the Lost Symbol.

goldenmarsje23's review

adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

alexinho10's review

dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

ckanz65's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

rob1957's review against another edition

4.0

Met veel plezier Inferno van Dan Brown gelezen. Het einde is verrassend. Dan Brown verwerkt wel veel kennis over kunt en architectuur in zijn boeken, met het risico dat de snelheid uit het verhaal wordt gehaald.
Maar toch, een aanrader.

kellygoesgeocaching's review against another edition

3.0

This book was much like his previous books though the subject matter and the major plot twist did make me quite uneasy. I understand that's the human denial the author is describing, but it did take some enjoyment out of the story. I find the reference in each Robert Langdon book to his stupid Mickey Mouse watch infuriating; I'm not really sure why and I understand the character tic behind it, but it drives me batty. The locations in this book were my favourite thing about it - I adore Florence and Venice having studied them intensely in a subject on the Renaissance and having visited them years ago on honeymoon. I am now really keen to get to the last destination in the book too someday. Otherwise, this book was an easy, quick read and I enjoyed it, but I didn't love it.

oxnard_montalvo's review against another edition

2.0

This is just good kick around fun in some respects, nice wee art hostory thriller which is why I enjoyed it. Then we have this odd 'world is dying' population problem underlying it and it all goes a tad pear shaped. i think dan brown tries out too many plot twists in this one. But I have to say I do like his awkward melding of art and science.

ame_hadders's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars

kittyfesmire's review against another edition

adventurous informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

benfranke's review against another edition

2.0

As always, Brown has created an easy - enjoyable read...
As always, Brown's novel is complete with "twists" that are so farfetched that you'll be going back through your mind thinking, but didn't he say..." Or, "if x did this, then how is y".