The Lost Symbol

I finished this novel today. It took me quite a while to actually read it because it seemed that it went on a little long. The book was based on uncovering Masonic secrets and highlighted the intelligence and code-breaking skills of Robert Langdon, who was previously seen in Angels and Demons and The Davinci Code. I really do like these books. I like to feel like I am solving a puzzle and am part of the adventure. The books seem to be slowing down, though. The action is not as dramatic as it was before and at a certain point, I am able to put down the book. To prove this point, I started reading this book the day it was released and stopped shortly thereafter, only to pick it back up this week.

Do I recommend this book? Maybe. It isn't a horrible read, but it is a long slow ride.

Falling Angels

When I started reading this book, I was shocked by all the sexual imagery and themes. When I got to the middle of the book, this abruptly stopped. The book was just strange. There were women fighting for the vote, children growing up, murders, affairs, and all sorts of strange things. I just did not like the book. I finished it and was ready to take it to work and drop it off immediately, but I waited until the next day.

I do not recommend this book at all and I have some hesitation about reading anything by Ms. Chevalier because of this book.