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

missing something

to start off. dan brown is one of my favorite authors. And the Robert Langdon series one of the best. This book had all of the great and amazing elements that his others did. Only, i can't help but feel i am missing something at the end. While the ending had a great recap of the mysteries of the book. i was left unfullfilled with curiosity of what happened right when it ended. another chapter or two is all I feel is missing. even though i understand why it was left open.

Probably the last Dan Brown I'll 'read'

Any additional comments?

This book kept me entertained, sometimes thrilled. As with much of Brown, I love the travel diary-like pictures he paints (now I have a greater appreciation for Florence). But that's not what the books about. My 3rd DB, it feels formulaic. All of our characters have too many unrealistic close calls.

Yes typical Dan Brown

I enjoyed the book but was not as engaged as with the other Robert Landon sagas.

Another Blockbuster

It was so difficult to put this book down. An exciting read. Made me think.

An absolute enjoyment!

I loved the overall story! I understand that people find it unbelievable that a protagonist or anyone would go through all these lengths to justify a means... But Dan Brown portrayed it masterfully! Just like the symbols and art work in Professor Langdon's world, not every thing is as it may seem or portray!

Better Than The Lost Symbol

The Langdon formula still works. Surprising and unexpected twists to a clever plot and great narration all combine for a satisfying listen.

Defiantly in my top three!

Loved it!!! It has a very interesting, on the edge of my seat type story!

OMG. PLOT TWIST!!

Okay. This was a gripping book. BUT, for Pete's sake, it could have been about 1/3 shorter because of the sudden left turn the plot took just when it looked like the tale was nearing conclusion.

I mean plot twist for no apparent reason beyond, "how can I suck my readers into a rabbit hole?" I really felt like I'd been had.

That said, I've now added "Florence, Italy" to my life list of places I want to visit. The author's descriptions of the city and its history, really put me in the streets.

Thrilling!

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

I would without a doubt recommend this to a friend! The book keeps you on your toes, just when you think you have it all figured out...it takes another twist.

What did you like best about this story?

Flow of the story kept you engaged; incorporated a very interactive plot.

Which character – as performed by Paul Michael – was your favorite?

The professor

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

Yes it was, found the obligations of everyday life to be even more annoying then usual.

Robert Langdon is back to save the world

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

Actually LISTENING to it being read. My Italian is non-existent and reading through all of the Italian places and references here would have distracted a LOT from the story.

If you’ve listened to books by Dan Brown before, how does this one compare?

Of his 4 Robert Langdon books - I place this at number 3. After DaVinci Code and Angels And Demons.

Which scene was your favorite?

The chase through the back rooms and hidden passages in the museum

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

a bit long for that. But it made for a great daily commute for several days.

Any additional comments?

Not Brown's best work, but tries to bring up legitimate real-word issues. That may be the problem here. A bit too much real-world intruding on the story.