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    Amazon Customer 07-14-14
    Amazon Customer 07-14-14 Member Since 2013
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    "Long, repetitive, tedious"
    Would you try another book from Dan Brown and/or Paul Michael?

    Not by Dan Brown


    Has Inferno: A Novel turned you off from other books in this genre?

    No


    What does Paul Michael bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Very well read, but not even a good narrator could save this overlong book


    If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Inferno: A Novel?

    Pick a page. Any page.


    Any additional comments?

    A grueling experience. Dialog, scene descriptions, plot explanations - given in tedious detail then repeated over and over throughout the book. Left both my wife and I wondering if any one even bothered to read this book for edits before publishing. I will not be listening to - or reading - another Dan Brown book.

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    Adam Langhorne, PA, United States 05-09-14
    Adam Langhorne, PA, United States 05-09-14 Member Since 2015
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    "Somewhat predictable, still enjoyable"

    Dan Brown's works have become largely formulaic and repetitive, featuring many similar plot devices and characters, but I find that I can still enjoy them. For someone with a casual interest in art and history, the well-researched background information present in Inferno is also welcome. People interested in science, however, will have to exercise extreme patience with some of the happenings in this book and Browns' others. Paul Michael provides a compelling, clear presentation.

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    Lupo Atlanta, GA 05-01-14
    Lupo Atlanta, GA 05-01-14 Member Since 2001
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    "Even a less than perfect novel is still awesome"

    I'm such a fan of Dan Brown. I feel privileged for the opportunity to read, learn and experience his books. I will admit that I didn't initially get completely absorbed in Inferno as I did in his other novels, but I'm still so grateful to have had the opportunity to listen to it. I think the reason is that his first novels were so magnificent that even he would have a hard time surpassing them. But I loved every part of this book. I learned so much about Florence, Italy and Dante that I have renewed interest in learning more. Brown does such an amazing job merging reality and history into fiction that you always wonder, "could this happen?" I think it could and it scares the heck out of me.

    Even though it took me a month to get through this novel, I'm so glad I went against many reviews and got it. I will be thinking about the story for many years to come. And I can't wait for the next Dan Brown novel.

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    Stacy Valdosta, GA, United States 04-30-14
    Stacy Valdosta, GA, United States 04-30-14 Member Since 2012
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    "Story is good. Narrator puts me to sleep!"
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    I like this book and it's content. The narrator though puts me to sleep. I listen to these at work and I can't go to sleep when I am working! I haven't finished it yet for that reason.


    Was Inferno: A Novel worth the listening time?

    I think it would be a better read than listen.


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    McCoffee Pretoria, South Africa 04-08-14
    McCoffee Pretoria, South Africa 04-08-14
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    "Better than Angels and Demons"

    Dan Brown writes some really trite sentences, so if you don't mind that, go ahead and listen. Actually, listen to Paul Michael is better than reading. Of course, a person reads Dan Brown for the historical oddities and tidbits. At least I do, and there is enough in here to keep one's interest. I like to that the repercussions of this so-called terrorist attack or not completely ignored or undone at the end of the novel. If you've read it, you'll know what I mean. Dan Brown sticks to his guns there.

    So this book is kind of fun if you keep your expectations restrained.

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    Claudio MONTCLAIR, NJ, United States 03-31-14
    Claudio MONTCLAIR, NJ, United States 03-31-14
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    "Same good Dan Brown"

    If you did like the other adventures from Robert Langdon, you will like this one. Same formula with some extra pepper.

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    Janan 03-25-14
    Janan 03-25-14 Member Since 2017
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    "Good for listening while doing something else."
    Would you try another book from Dan Brown and/or Paul Michael?

    Yes - His books, while a bit trite, are entertaining.


    What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

    Predictable...but still fulfilling.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The inevitable Dan Brown plot twist in the middle.


    If this book were a movie would you go see it?

    If someone else was paying and there were drinks involved.


    Any additional comments?

    This book provided a fun distraction for me while I was packing my apartment. Sometimes I just want to be entertained! Inferno did the trick.

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    rebekah Lincoln Ne, United States 02-21-14
    rebekah Lincoln Ne, United States 02-21-14
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    "Not Brown's Best"
    If you’ve listened to books by Dan Brown before, how does this one compare?

    Prior to this book, I was 75% pleased with Brown's books. I loved The DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons, and I enjoyed The Lost Symbol. I wasn't a huge fan of Deception Point. This one falls below Deception Point. I found myself wondering multiple times if I should just stop listening since I didn't care how it ended.


    Was Inferno worth the listening time?

    The last 90 minutes of the book held my attention. Otherwise it was very difficult to get through. Overall, no, I don't feel like it was worth the listening time.


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    Emmanuelle Westford, MA, United States 02-20-14
    Emmanuelle Westford, MA, United States 02-20-14
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    "Awesome!"
    What made the experience of listening to Inferno the most enjoyable?

    I am always amazed at how Dan Brown can create a fantastic story every time. Great book, great theme, well told by a very good narrator. It has been a pleasure.


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    K. Kranz 02-16-14
    K. Kranz 02-16-14 Member Since 2010
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    "Just like an episode of Scooby Doo"

    Fun and exciting book with lots of interesting history like you'd expect from Dan Brown but when the protagonist finds out what's going on, it reminded of what happened when I used to watch Scooby Doo. All is not what it seems! Zoinks!

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