Amazon.com Review
The Lost Symbol begins with an ancient ritual, a shadowy enclave, and of course, a secret. Readers know they are in Dan Brown territory when, by the end of the first chapter, a secret within a secret is revealed. To tell too much would ruin the fun of reading this delicious thriller, so you will find no spoilers here. Suffice it to say that as with many series featuring a recurring character, there is a bit of a formula at work (one that fans will love). Again, brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day. The setting, unlike other Robert Langdon novels, is stateside, and in Brown's hands Washington D.C. is as fascinating as Paris or Vatican City (note to the D.C. tourism board: get your "Lost Symbol" tour in order). And, as with other Dan Brown books, the pace is relentless, the revelations many, and there is an endless parade of intriguing factoids that will make you feel like you are spending the afternoon with Robert Langdon and the guys from Mythbusters.

I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I like the characters of Robert Langdon and Katherine. On the other hand, I think this book could have benefited from some more editing. At times it felt like a really big, long book with not enough plot and I would be sitting there wondering what all the fuss was about. Over all, I would rate it as "just ok."

This book is being offered as a bookring! General courtesy guidelines apply. Please journal the book as soon as you receive it and PM the next reader for their address so that we can keep it moving quickly. Then, journal again when you have finished reading it. If you are backlogged or need to be moved further down on the list, please let me know. Thanks and enjoy!

Bookring Order:
Icila, Nantes Metropole, Pays de la Loire France
star69, Sittingbourne, Kent United Kingdom
kiyoitsukikage, Leyton, Greater London United Kingdom
KatePortland, Winchester, Hampshire United Kingdom -- book is here

After many long delays - book is finally on its way.

Received this morning. I'm ashamed by the mail cost. A big thank for the book and the card !

I'm currently reading it. Sorry for the delay. I was abroad again visiting my family. I'm near the end and I PM the next.

I have the same opinion as RCLoriH, exacly. Thanks for sharing anyway.

Ready to go to star69 very soon.

In care of the Post Office

Got this in the post today will start this when I have finished the book I am currently reading.

Sent to next person on list

thanks! Will start as soon as I finish another bookring that I've got now.

Just as expected from Dan Brown, although I believe his previous books were slightly better written. The plot was similar to The DaVinci Code in some points. Overall, just what I was looking for - entertainment.. maybe with the exception of the rambling at the end of it.

Thanks for sharing.
27/03/11: Will post to KatePortland mid-April.

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10/05/11: I am so sorry about having held up this book for such a long time - various circumstances came together to prevent me from sending this book earlier :(

This has been posted to KatePortland today. I do apologise for the delays - first I waited for her to be able to receive the book, then I was ill, then other things came up... :( Hopefully it arrives soon now...
Thank you for sharing!

Received and moved to the top of my tbr pile. Thank you!

This turned out to be a re-read for me as I'd forgotten I'd already read it! Dan Brown's books are hard not to enjoy on some level since they're smart page turners and not trying to be anything else. This one I felt was a little long for what it was and dragged near the end, but I'm not wishing for my time back. This would make a great beach or airplane read, in my opinion.

Bookray is complete! This will be left on the BookCrossing shelf at Ye Olde Starre Inn, Stonegate.