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

Excellent audio book

I truly enjoyed this first experience with an audio book. The perfect company to painting!

Clearly not Dan Brown's best

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

It never really picked up any real momentum. Many of the historical facts were nice but I wanted more story development and less of history lesson and dissertation on overpopulation. I believe that in the delivery of a tight storyline is where this book fails. I felt Dan Brown was giving a dissertation on overpopulation and although I truly believe this is an important concern for humanity I was looking for a little more entertainment and escapism in my reading.

Would you recommend Inferno to your friends? Why or why not?

Not as a good read. I might as an informational treatise on overpopulation but as a book for pure enjoyment- NO

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

Paul Michael has become the voice for the Robert Langdon series.

Could you see Inferno being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Never!

Any additional comments?

Waited too long for a Robert Langdon return and then was disappointed.

Amazing

This book had me begging for more. A slow starter but absolutely brilliant. Read it

Another great one from Dan Brown

The story was great, I listened to the entire story in two sittings. And Paul Michael was excellent in his performance. the way it was written and performed gave me a perfect mental movie. I highly recommend this book to any Dan Brown fans, or fans of suspense.

Masterful and fun!

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

I think Inferno ranks in the top ten, out of 160+ books in my library. This was a great story with comfortable characters.

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

Absolutely! From the very beginning I was whip-lashed into the story in an unorthodox, or rather unexpected, way. Dan Brown had me so baffled in the first chapters that I was immediately hooked.

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

I don't think I have.

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

This concept was extremely thought provoking. Even after I finished, my colleagues and I talked about the plot line for weeks afterward. We also delved into the science and plausibility and concluded we are all screwed.

Any additional comments?

One of Dan Brown's best. Right up there with Angels and Demons. A fascinating topic, a thrilling ride, and brilliant incorporation of art history.

I love Dan Brown

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I listen as I commute to and from work. This book made me look forward to the drive.

excellent listening from the start.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, friend, family everyone. The reading brings you in from the start till the end.

What did you like best about this story?

How each story line came together in the end and wanting me to listening to it again.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Paul Michael?

Yes!

Did Inferno inspire you to do anything?

Listen to more books by Dan Brown

Exciting from the very beginning ..

What made the experience of listening to Inferno: A Novel the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed the complexities and intrigue.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked several characters.

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

I didn't appreciate the breathy way he depicted a woman's voice.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Great story.

Great story, extremely well written. The authors descriptions of the beautiful locations, art and various events, leaves the reader longing to experience each and every locale.

The book is rich in characters and imagery but the most intriguing part of the book is the subject matter. I don't want to give anything away but for me the book completely captures the essence of human behavior and our inherent ability to deny that our actions will ultimately lead to our own destruction. An exciting and scary read!

If you haven't seen the movie and plan to, read the book first. Many key points were changed for the movie including the ending. The movie is okay but the book is much better!

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.