Angels & Demons, Special Illustrated Edition by
Dan Brown
Britt's Review
Rating: 2 of 5 stars
I read The 'DaVinci Code' years ago. Long before I started taking more of a critical view of the books I was reading. Maybe that’s why I thought 'Angels and Demons' was so hokey? Maybe Dan Brown became a better writer between the writing of the books? Hopefully he has for his next release, 'The Lost Symbol'.
I thought the dialogue of this story was forced and overly dramatic. While watching action movies, I often think, ‘Yeah right! He would never survive that encounter with danger.’ I can’t remember a time I’ve had that thought enter my mind while reading a book, until now. I’m usually pretty good at suspending belief and like to for the sake of enjoying a good movie or book. Not the case with 'Angels and Demons'.
There’s no question that this book is suspenseful and a page turner. But, I had the bad guy pegged from the beginning and as a result while reading, saw just how many of the pieces didn’t fit. I do love how Brown incorporates the incredible and timeless pieces of art into his books; it’s really quite fascinating and brilliant. I was able to read the illustrated version and in my opinion it is a must to make the read worthwhile.
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Meet Daniel and Brittany
The challenge that began with "Have a nice life, Daniel Burton" is progressing with favorable results. Surviving and thriving on lively discussions about books, Abby, or the post-grad school world, the Burtons show signs of excellent health and familial success.
Dan and Britt met on a hot July 4th in 2005. Shortly after inviting her to join him for a panoramic view of the Independence Day fireworks, and not long after her denial, Daniel and Britt agreed to break the ice over ice cream. They soon realized that they were both book geeks, decided a permanent union was worth evaluating, and were married just over a year later on another beautiful July day.
After graduating with a law degree from both he and Brittany's alma mater's rival, Daniel is corporate counsel at the Woodbury Corporation, a commercial real estate management and development company in Salt Lake City. Meanwhile, and far more interestingly, Brittany is raising a new generation of Burtons as full-time mother and family creative director. Abby is two and a half, and #2 is on the way, with arrival expected in late June of 2011. The Burtons look forward to many years of exploring canyons, creeks, and mountain tops, swapping novels, notes, and ideas, and enjoying great discussions about people, politics, and their family.
Daniel and Brittany are both graduates of the 2002 class of Brigham Young University. Abby is gunning to graduate from diapers, sooner than later.
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