Inferno

A Novel

By: Dan Brown

Narrated by: Paul Michael

Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER • Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon awakens in an Italian hospital, disoriented and with no recollection of the past thirty-six hours, including the origin of the macabre object hidden in his belongings.

“One hell of a good read.... As close as a book can come to a summertime cinematic blockbuster.” —USA Today

“A diverting thriller.” —Entertainment Weekly

With a relentless female assassin trailing them through Florence, he and his resourceful doctor, Sienna Brooks, are forced to flee.

Embarking on a harrowing journey, they must unravel a series of codes, which are the work of a brilliant scientist whose obsession with the end of the world is matched only by his passion for one of the most influential masterpieces ever written, Dante Alighieri's The Inferno.

Dan Brown has raised the bar yet again, combining classical Italian art, history, and literature with cutting-edge science in this captivating thriller.

©2013 Dan Brown (P)2013 Random House Audio

As thrilling as every book in the series.

Robert Langdon never disappoints. And the escapades to save the world are enthralling again. And the sentiment at the end is particularly nice.

Can't wait for the movie

In the spirit of The Da Vinci Code, Inferno blends history with fiction to keep the reader hanging on every word

Classic Dan Brown

Very easy and interesting reading. I totally recommend it. However, it is very similar to other Dan Brown books.

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Any additional comments?

Is clicking "Add to cart" a mistake?
No.

As long as you realize that you will get what you think you'll get.

Dan Brown sticks with his old recipe (who wouldn't?): the erudite, ingenious Langdon finding himself in predicament with a beautiful and intelligent woman escaping not just the evil-minded but also Polizia de Stato; deciphering clues from ancient art, history, religion and myth to solve the puzzle - and in the mean time; saving the world.

Boring? Well, yes and no.

Yes, as no new neuron-connections fire off as the texts of Shakespeare have been shown to do. (If Dan Brown is reading reviews; the words "unnerve", "admonish" and "materialize" unnerve me as they keep materializing, and I admonish him to check for synonyms.)

No, as I find it interesting to see how Brown works with his (best-selling) success-blue print for a novel, an opportunity to delve into Florence's rich history of culture and art, and yes, enabling me to discuss "Brown's latest".

If looking for something breath taking, novel, exhilarating this is not for you. Brown's talent lies in writing easily digestible escapist-stories with the traction of needing to know if the main characters will escape their huntsmen at every turn, sprinkled with da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante and bio-terrorism.

As an extra flavor; Paul Michael's performance is excellent. Subtle nuances are pulled off so well I hardly notice them consciously, however they do add color and character to the story and is a pleasure to listen to.

I had a splendid couple of hours in Florence in pleasant and intelligent company.

Sometimes, that is one of the greatest merits of a story well told.

not up to par

The pace and writing style of this latest novel is as expected and lovers would most probably like the story. This time it delves into Dantes live and art pieces. The story plays mostly in Italy and gives some nice descriptions of several ancient cities, like Florence (Firenze).
As for the story, for me personally, Dan Brown needed too much non sensical plot twists this time to complete his story. At a certain point I felt cheated by the story and thoughout the story I couldn't understand why the 'enemy' was giving so much away.
The narrator is doing a fine job and is able to let you envison the story and places visited.
All in all just okay, but not more than that.

Dan Brown Does It Again

I'm a truck driver so I listen to many audio books to make the miles melt away. Dan Brown does this very easily for me...and this book doesn't disappoint. From Chapter 1 to the end, I was watching the road, but also paying close attention to what was going on with Robert. Before I knew it...the book was over and I was at my destination!

Excellent

Great Novel, Dan Brown always nails it. Amazing performance by Paul Michael. Keeps you on edge during the whole narration.

VERY NICE

What did you love best about Inferno?

The art history and how Brown worked the symbolizim into the plot.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes, the intrigue; who was a good guy and who wasn't.

Have you listened to any of Paul Michael’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The basic theme of the book was very thought provoking.

Any additional comments?

Very good "read." Brown did not disappoint.

Fine book

The book starts really slow and takes a while to get interesting, but after a few twists it gets better. Nowhere near as good as the first read of the da Vinci code, or as masterful as angels and demons, bur much more enjoyable than lost symbol. The character of Robert Langdon has definetly overstayed his welcome, and feels more like James bond than a professor. Reccommend you read it if you're gonna watch the movie.

A terrifying possibility

Where does Inferno: A Novel rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is one of my favorites

What was one of the most memorable moments of Inferno: A Novel?

I don't want to give anything away, but I will say...as true to most Dan Brown novels, nothing is quite as it seems. Be prepared for a scary shock.

Have you listened to any of Paul Michael’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I hadn't listen to him before, but he did a very good jb.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It actually scared me a little bit, it really made it hard to ignore the over population issues we face on our planet, and made me question what is truly ethical.