77 pages • 2 hours read
Dan BrownThe Lost Symbol
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol, symbology expert Robert Langdon is summoned to Washington, DC, by a phone call claiming to be from the assistant of his friend Peter Solomon, who later reveals to have kidnapped Peter. Langdon must solve a series of codes to uncover an ancient Masonic secret while navigating threats and riddles throughout the city. The book contains references to violence and trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol delivers fast-paced action and detailed historical references that fans of his work will appreciate. However, some readers find the plot convoluted and the character development lacking. The immersive puzzles and intriguing settings are highlights, but repetitive elements and a predictable storyline may disappoint some.
Who Should Read The Lost Symbol?
A reader who enjoys The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown is likely fascinated by fast-paced thrillers that intertwine history, symbolism, and conspiracy theories. Fans of The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons or those who appreciate Michael Crichton’s and James Rollins’s works will find this novel gripping and intellectually stimulating.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Action / Adventure
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Emotions/Behavior: Revenge
Society: Politics & Government