The Lost Symbol

By: Dan Brown

Narrated by: Paul Michael

Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

#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)

Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

I have enjoyed several previous Dan Brown novels. The Lost Symbol was a big disappointment. It was unrealistic beyond any suspension of disbelief, disjointed, & generally poorly written. The characters were not well done & unconvincing. A poor performance by a previous ly interesting author.

A Great Mix of History, Philosophy and Faith!

The Lost Symbol is a good read with enormous potential for a GREAT historical mystery thriller to follow the previous movies, DiVinci Code and Angels and Demons. This time Dan Brown interweaves an investigative storyline tying obscure historical facts associated with our Nation and the Free Mason perspectives. Once again, I was reminded that the excitement is in the journey, as there are truly no endings, but only new beginnings of understanding. The underlying message of the book, far from controversial, has re-iterated a message that has historically permeated in many spiritual perceptions of Mans relationship to GOD for some time. Brown brings this message front and center to chip away at modern mainstream consciousness offering philosophical food for thought. I recommend this book if you enjoy a mix of history, philosophy and faith. -D

Fast Paced

This is the 4th or 5th book I have read of Dan Brown's. I have like them all. They are speedy and hard to put down. Lots of action and plenty of technology to keep me interested. I love the detail and knowledge he puts in his books. I hope to keep reading his books for years to come.

Good listen, until the end

My husband and I were facing an 18 hour car trip and needed a good book to keep us awake. This did just that, and kept us interested and engaged. However, once the mysteries started to unravel, I have to admit I was disappointed with how it all ended. But, it was still worth the time.

Abridged was good

The Lost Symbol is filled with all of the same Robert Langdon intrigue--deaths, mysterious symbols, the Masonic Order, and more. And yes, it's still hard to put down. While somewhat formulaic, Brown is still able to craft an interesting and compelling tale.

Enlightening

Very thought provoking and well read! I highly recommend this and will to all my friends and family!

Loved the narrator!

I really enjoyed this book, I thought it had a good plot. The narrator did a fantastic job.

love Dan Brown

hearing this years after reading it wad great. glad to have it in library.

Abridged book!!

No where does it say that this is a abridge book. I had to purchase the unabridged one too.

disappointed

After the Da Vinci Code I thought this would be better. it was suspenseful, but the characters were not genuine.