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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Rating: ★★★★☆ (3.4/5)
Angels and Demons was a strange re-read experience. Years ago, I absolutely loved it - but revisiting it now showed me just how much my reading tastes have evolved.
This time around, I struggled to stay engaged. The story felt surprisingly bland in parts, and the "romantic tension" between characters felt awkward, uncomfortable, and unnecessary. It was a reminder of how much I prefer romance (at any level) written by female authors, where emotional depth usually carries the connection much better.
That said, I still appreciate the historical and artistic backdrop Dan Brown creates. Even if much of it is exaggerated or fictionalized, it’s part of what makes his books feel immersive and grand. The adventure elements - racing against time, ancient conspiracies, hidden clues - are still a lot of fun when you're in the right mood.
It’s definitely a book that had a bigger impact on me once, but I’m glad I revisited it, if only to recognize how my preferences have changed.
🌟 Favourite Quotes:
🕯️ "Nothing captures human interest more than human tragedy."
🕯️ "Religion is flawed but only because man is flawed."
🕯️ "In the end we are all just searching for truth, that which is greater than ourselves."
🕯️ "Religion is flawed but only because man is flawed."
🕯️ "In the end we are all just searching for truth, that which is greater than ourselves."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Torture, Religious bigotry
Love this book! The action, the religious vs science debate. Loved it.
I'd seen the film but not read the book (same with da vinci code which I plan to read next) but I enjoyed it a lot more and surprisingly- didn't picture Tom Hanks in my head.
Good book. Gripping. 5 out of 5 stars.
I think Dan Brown could easily become one of my favourite authors.
I'd seen the film but not read the book (same with da vinci code which I plan to read next) but I enjoyed it a lot more and surprisingly- didn't picture Tom Hanks in my head.
Good book. Gripping. 5 out of 5 stars.
I think Dan Brown could easily become one of my favourite authors.
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Suicide, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment
There is only suggestive Rape and a point where it almost happens in the book but the character is saved from it just before it happens
Meh. I liked the history and mystery of the Church and Illuminati relationship, but the story carried enough tired sexist, racist tropes that I had to just tell myself to let it go and just enjoy the rollercoaster ride of it all.