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The Lost Symbol
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Book Brief
624
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Contemporary
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol, symbology expert Robert Langdon is summoned to Washington, DC, by a phone call claiming to be from the assistant of his friend Peter Solomon, who later reveals to have kidnapped Peter. Langdon must solve a series of codes to uncover an ancient Masonic secret while navigating threats and riddles throughout the city. The book contains references to violence and trauma.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Informative
Adventurous
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol delivers fast-paced action and detailed historical references that fans of his work will appreciate. However, some readers find the plot convoluted and the character development lacking. The immersive puzzles and intriguing settings are highlights, but repetitive elements and a predictable storyline may disappoint some.
Who Should Read The Lost Symbol?
A reader who enjoys The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown is likely fascinated by fast-paced thrillers that intertwine history, symbolism, and conspiracy theories. Fans of The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons or those who appreciate Michael Crichton’s and James Rollins’s works will find this novel gripping and intellectually stimulating.
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Katherine Solomon
Katherine Solomon
A Noetic scientist and sister of Peter Solomon who plays a crucial role in helping Langdon solve the mystery through her scientific perspective and research into the potential of the human mind.
Mal’akh/Andros/Zachary Solomon
Mal’akh/Andros/Zachary Solomon
The antagonist of the story, known for his extensive tattoos, who kidnaps Peter Solomon and seeks to unlock the secrets of a Masonic pyramid.
Director Inoue Sato
Director Inoue Sato
The director of the Office of Security of the CIA, whose motivations are initially unclear, but ultimately seeks to protect national security while sometimes hindering Langdon's efforts.
Peter Solomon
Peter Solomon
A respected scholar and Mason associated with the Smithsonian who is kidnapped, motivating Langdon to solve the mystery involving a pyramid and Masonic secrets.
624
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • Contemporary
2009
Adult
18+ years
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