The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3)

Set in the American capital Washington D.C., this book is an exciting quest to find the Ancient Mysteries believed to be lost to the history. With the anticipated twists and turns, this book proves to be an exceptional mystery. I have zealously read the earlier books by the author and I just love the way he gels the ancient mysteries, architecture and literature with the present. Its nearly impossible to express the feel you get when you actually imagine that the U. S. Capitol building is linked with an ancient mythological secret. And more over, the secret is still being guarded by a group of people all around the world unknown to others. Wow. This is like realizing that the Ferguson College is linked with some ancient mystery and the mystery is still guarded by some of the elite and oldest families of Pune. Human mind is always attracted towards the secrets, towards the unknown. And this books feeds on that.

While reading the book I realized that, the Christian, the Pagan, the Roman and the Egyptian mythology discussed in Brown’s books are equally old as our very own mythologies. There are a couple of references in the book from the Vedas the Bhagwad Gita as well. We, since long have only accepted the Vedas and the scriptures as a part of the legends without questioning. Never have we tried to explore the scientific possibilities in them – which is what exactly Brown’s book do. If he can dig out such powerful plots and stories from a single folklore, imagine the number of interesting novels we can write from our own part of the ancient knowledge and wisdom. More than the novels, it can generate an attitude of curiosity towards our history which is often considered as ridiculous religious beliefs by educated youths. Take for Ex. The Mahabharata which has numerous incidences which seem as “Miracles” of those times but which if rationally thought today can be simple scientific processes. I hope some historian does think that way, as my own knowledge of these things is far less.

Over all - A great book and a must read for mythology lovers.

Dan Brown... the best author as far as I know..

I don't know how can a man know so much about something...

Robert Langdon series.. The best thing about this series is, the former doesnt have anything to do with the latter one... They have their own stories, secrets and thrills to share..

The first one, Angels and demons, deals with the illuminati and vatican city..
The second one, The davinci code, deals with the Priory of Sion and race through the cathedrals and castles of Europe...
This one, the lost symbol, deals with the Freemasonry and the capital, Washington D.C.

Very thrilling, fast paced, interesting read...

I felt the last 50 pages made a good self-help guide.. over all, a good read!!

This book is a real let-down given the fact that it comes from the stable of such a well-known writer. Its nowhere comes close to his other excellent titles like Angels & Demons and The Da-Vinci code. The end sadly falls short of the elaborate plot and great mystery that's built around it.
Whether you want to spend your money on this book or not is up to you, but from my experience I would say that I'd be better off reading just two good books by a much-loved author rather than read his bad books and sour that image.
Regards, Riya.

dan brown never disappoints me. And the trend continues with this one. another beautiful journey in history, that takes the boredom out of history and serves it as a delectable platter for the readers. how i wish, this was how history would have been taught in elementary levels !
as always, eagerly awaiting the for next !

Great book. Loved it. Well detailed. And he manages to keep a certain rush in the story till its complete