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  • Inferno

  • A Novel
  • By: Dan Brown
  • Narrated by: Paul Michael
  • Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (26,253 ratings)

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Inferno

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#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

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Love the historical aspect!

Excellent, didn't want to put it down. Live the historical references! Ending was a bit long but in the end it was worth it.

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Typical Dan Brown/Robert Langdon

What did you love best about Inferno?

It's combination of old and new. It was gripping and I couldn't quite stop listening because I wanted to know what happened next. The biology and Dante fit so perfectly, I really liked it. I feel like I learn things every time I read Dan Brown.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Inferno?

Definitely that scene in the sewers with the plague and the music. That also ties in with the imagery of the eerie video with the floating bag. He did an excellent job making things...haunting.

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

This is hard to say...I suppose Robert, if not um...the bad guy (I forget his name).

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

Yeah definitely made me laugh. Not so much cry, but certainly elicited a fear of the future.

Any additional comments?

Good work, Dan. Good work.

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Awesome story!

Loved it! Another excellent read from Dan Brown. Fast -paced read, and intriguing storyline. I would highly recommend this book!

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Similar to other Dan Brown's books, but great!

The author follows the same formula as in previous books, but goes deeper into the beauty and mystery of Florence and Istanbul... It made me feel like visiting those cities!

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Just what you'd expect

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

If you liked the other Dan Brown books, you'll be fine. Same formula. Pretty good.

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as always an epic voyage...

absolutely loved this book. the movie does not hold the detail needed to encapsulate a Dan Brown novel. I heard many people to read his books to get the full story.

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Really makes you think!

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Classic Dan Brown. The major point of the story is population control. What I love about Dan Brown is that he really transports you to the destinations in his stories. I love the visuals in Venice, Istanbul and Florence were spectacular. The end is less predictable than I thought, and really leaves you (well me at least) wondering what really is the answer to this very real problem? Is the solution proposed by the author a good one? A humane one?

- Michael

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Better than an Action Movie!!

Wow! My 1st Audible book-listened while driving making time FLY by! At 1st I was unimpressed with all references to Artsy stuff but gradually began to enjoy an artist's view of his world. I love action books & movies and this book turned out to be one of the best- - would love to read the sequel to see how the main characters finally get together & see how the plague plays out!!

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Excellent Listen! Fantastic pace!

if you like fast paced books, this would definitely be one to check out. right from the get go it starts out fast paced to get you hooked. The chemistry between the characters is palpable from the beginning, and never lets up.

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Exceptional and gripping story

Well written and well read. kept me guessing. I didn't get to the bulk of the story until COVID but am thankful I kept listening when I could

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