Next to Britt Gillettes "Conquest of Paradise", this is the best book Ive read in a long time. Im a first time Dan Brown reader but Im hooked! I stayed up all night and didnt quit until I finished, blurry eyed and sleepy. I found myself believing every word and had to stop and remember that its just fiction! I was amazed at the inside information about the Vatican (especially the library), and I finally got out a map and books from my trip to Rome to see if I could find all the churches. Anti-matter, illuminati, choosing a pope - all of it was fascinating. When I finished, I had to laugh thinking about the fact they never ate, slept or made comfort stops and neither could I. The ending was a total surprise! Anyone who enjoys non-stop action and information shouldnt miss this one.
I read this after having read the Da Vinci Code. It was not as good or as compelling as The Code but it was a cut above most in this genre. Mr. Brown offers us thrillers with a brain. Enjoyable read.
With 200+ reviews before me, I dont have too much to add. This was a fantastic book -- one of the best suspense books I have read in a while. The characters were engaging and interesting and the plot made me stay up late into the night to finish the story. I highly recommend this book.
