Book Brief
624
Novel • Fiction
Florence, Italy • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Dan Brown's Inferno, Professor Robert Langdon wakes up in a Florence hospital with amnesia and is pursued across the city by assassins while trying to prevent a global plague engineered by a biochemist named Bertrand Zobrist. Assisted by Dr. Sienna Brooks, Langdon deciphers clues related to Dante's Divine Comedy, leading him to Istanbul in an attempt to thwart Zobrist's plan.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Challenging
Dark
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Dan Brown's Inferno offers a fast-paced thriller that captivates readers with its intricate plot and rich historical elements. The novel shines with suspense and detailed research, though some critiques note predictable twists and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it's an engaging read for fans of historical mysteries, albeit lacking depth in certain areas.
Who Should Read Inferno?
Readers who relish fast-paced thrillers with historical and artistic mysteries will enjoy Dan Brown's Inferno. Similar to fans of The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons, they appreciate intricate puzzles, high-stakes adventures, and rich settings like those found in Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth.
646,719 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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624
Novel • Fiction
Florence, Italy • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
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