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

Amazing Story!

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

I love all of Dan Brown's books but this one has become my new favorite.

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

From the twists and turns in the plot, to the ties between art and science, I didn't want to stop listening to it! This book helped me get through the rush hour traffic on my way to work every morning. It was an "edge-of-my-car-seat-nail-biter". Very well done!

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

I thought that Paul Michael was wonderful - I have not heard him speak before as this was the first audible book I got to listen to. I loved the different character voices he made - as it certainly helped spark my imagination. Very well read.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"An edge of your seat nail biter"

A good story that keeps you guessing .

The action is as intense as the vivid descriptions of far off places. It reminds me of Mitchner's books as far as location descriptions. Its action, which is pervasive, is NOT like Mitchner and keeps one riveted to the story. The story and performance were both excellent.

If you enjoyed the previous Dan Brown Novels- yes!

I enjoyed this book. As much as the first Dan Brown Novel in this series.
Clues and all.
You felt like you were there in the story watching it unfold.
The narrator did a wonderful job - telling the story , keeping the characters clear and not over acting!
I would listen again.

Paul Michael marathon is tops

Well done on all levels reread for the third time. Love Dan Browns what if mind.

Amazing story, well worth my time!

The best Dan Brown novel. Action, art and science combine for a hell of a ride.

condescending to readers

while I enjoy hearing about architecture and ancient history, I do not like 15 minutes to describe every little detail. takes forever to make a point. of all of his books this is the worst

Damn, still not as good as his earlier work

Great performance as usual by the narrator. The story was not really a nail biter.

Interesting but lots of chase scenes.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Fewer chase scenes and more serious interactions/better character development. I did not identify with any characters at all.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Change the tone/story to one that is more serious and believable. Help the reader to respect all the information.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

For me the plot was obscure. There was a great deal of activity, it was not especially interesting.

Do you think Inferno: A Novel needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

It was written to be made into a fast-paced movie. No, I would not look forward to more of this.

Any additional comments?

Interesting historical information but too muddled in all the running and chasing around

best book i have listened to so far!! great narrative work!

beats the movie a hundred times fold, better ending, more exciting future left ahead.

fantastic narrative work, thank you Paul!!

strongly recommend!!

Just Ok

I was definitely disappointed with this latest Dan Brown book- my mind wandered often throughout the book. The 2nd half of the book picked up slightly in pace with a couple of twists that piqued my interest enough to see it through to the end.