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The Lost Symbol

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Dan Brown

The Lost Symbol

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

4.0

651,457 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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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Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol delivers fast-paced action and detailed historical references that fans of his work will appreciate.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 this

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.

4.0

651,457 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Washington, D.C. • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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