• The Lost Symbol

  • By: Dan Brown
  • Narrated by: Paul Michael
  • Length: 17 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (20,171 ratings)

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The Lost Symbol

By: Dan Brown
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER • An intelligent, lightning-paced thriller set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C., with surprises at every turn.

“Impossible to put down.... Another mind-blowing Robert Langdon story.” —The New York Times

Famed Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon answers an unexpected summons to appear at the U.S. Capitol Building. His plans are interrupted when a disturbing object—artfully encoded with five symbols—is discovered in the building. Langdon recognizes in the find an ancient invitation into a lost world of esoteric, potentially dangerous wisdom.

When his mentor Peter Solomon—a long-standing Mason and beloved philanthropist—is kidnapped, Langdon realizes that the only way to save Solomon is to accept the mystical invitation and plunge headlong into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, and one inconceivable truth... all under the watchful eye of Dan Brown's most terrifying villain to date.

©2009 Dan Brown (P)2009 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"[I]mpossible to put down....Mr. Brown was writing sensational visual scenarios long before his books became movie material. This time he again enlivens his story with amazing imagery....Thanks to him, picture postcards of the capital's most famous monuments will never be the same....In the end it is Mr. Brown's sweet optimism, even more than Langdon's sleuthing and explicating, that may amaze his readers most." ( The New York Times)
"Thrilling, entertaining....Robert Langdon goes for another roller-coaster ride - this time in a hunt for a Masonic treasure in Washington, D.C." ( Los Angeles Times)

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Captivating & Relevant

I have read all Dan Brown books and this one resonated the most. Super relevant to current consciousness shifts happening and the true power of our minds. Nice thrilling story with a twist!

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My least favorite Dan Brown book so far.

I see why they skipped this book when making the films. It was Ok, but was predictable and repetitive at times. It was pretty obvious who the bad guy really was the whole time, and some of the secondary characters weren't as likable as his other books.

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loved it

I loved this book. There were parts that I just didn't see coming. Really fantastic.

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Wonderful Story and Reading!

I couldn't stop listening! I can't wait to start the next one in the series.

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I love this book.

I have read it once I listened it once, and I will probably do it again.

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Excellent Read

Dan Brown is a master historian, excellent Author coupled with an awesome narrator (Paul Micheal). I wanna listen to the book again. The peacock series sucked and it's a deservice to this great read. Hope Tom Hanks will make another great movie.

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Interesting story, great historical references

Typical Dan brown that lacks the great story And drama of the da Vinci books.

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Awesome Story!

I know a lot of people look at Dan Browns books as “pop culture”, but he’s an amazing author. The Lost Symbol kept me at the edge of my seat the whole way through. Deciphering codes & figuring out mysteries... right up my alley. He didn’t end the book on a cliff-hanger like most other authors do. He ended it beautifully, leaving nothing to be wondered. 10/10 book!

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My favorite Langdon novel

Listened to this to refresh my memory before the upcoming series (first read it in 2016). Though Langdon novels should be enjoyed for entertainment primarily, the novel inspired me to read and learn more about a variety of topics, more so than the other Langdons.

Though the book has its imperfections - it takes a few hours for the suspense to truly pick up, Langdon is (sometimes slightly annoyingly) more reluctant and closed-off than usual, and some areas of the narration can be a little cheesy (Sato’s voice) the story overall is a suspenseful ride and presents philosophical theories that are fun to ponder (even if they’re unbelievable). My favorite Dan Brown novel (followed by Angels and Demons). Recommended!

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Excellent!!

I absolutely loved this audiobook! The story was great, and the narrator was very very good.

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