Plot: Robert Langdon, one of the world’s most renowned symbologist, was peacefully sleeping in his Parisian hotel when he was awaken by France’s version of the FBI, the DCPJ( Direction Centrale Police Judiciare). Turns out the director of the Louvre(the world’s most renowned art museum) had mysteriously died and was covered in strange symbols, and Langdon was supposed to meet him. Now, Langdon was the prime suspect the curator’s murder. When he and Sophie Neveu, a rising French cryptologist, start digging for clues, they discover a startling truth: the curator was part of one of the most ancient secret societies of the world, the Priory of Sion, and was the keeper of one of the most sought-after items in the world: the Holy Grail. Now, with unknown forces and the DCPJ hunting down Langdon and Sophie, the two must find the grail before their hunters do. Otherwise, the explosive truth about the true nature of the most holy of items will be lost to the pages of history. Turn the pages to see how it all plays out…
Likes: I really like this book due to masterful incorporation of real historical events and societies into a work of fiction; you can see that the author(Dan Brown) really did his research into this. The plot is full of unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader riveted, and once you’re done, you feel like reading the book again just to relive the suspense.
Recommendations: I would definitely recommend this book to ages 14 and above, as there is explicit content in this book that is not suitable for younger children. Plus, I feel that 14 year olds would really like this book, and the suspense and action will keep them reading for a while. If you are a history buff or just want a good thriller to read, this book is definitely for you!
Rating: 5/5
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