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Deception Point

Dan Brown
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Deception Point

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

Book Brief

Dan Brown

Deception Point

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Arctic, Washington, D.C. • Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

Deception Point by Dan Brown is a political conspiracy thriller focusing on Rachel Sexton, a high-level employee at the National Reconnaissance Office, tasked by President Zachary Herney to examine a meteorite in the Arctic Circle for signs of extraterrestrial life. Joined by four other scientists, their mission uncovers evidence of tampering and a deadly cover-up linked to Rachel's father, Senator Sedgewick Sexton. The narrative includes instances of violence and death throughout the story.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Adventurous

Informative

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.1

699,486 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dan Brown's Deception Point captivates with a blend of science, politics, and suspense. The intricate plot and fast-paced narrative keep readers engaged, though some critique the believability of the story and character development. Overall, it delivers an exhilarating thriller experience, despite occasional lapses in plausibility.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Deception Point?

A fan of intricate thrillers, political intrigue, and scientific mysteries would relish Dan Brown’s Deception Point. Similar to readers of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park and Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October, these readers appreciate fast-paced narratives infused with high-stakes scenarios and technological detail.

4.1

699,486 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Arctic, Washington, D.C. • Contemporary

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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