When I finished this book in December, I posted a vague teaser but left it unrated. Now, it’s finally time to end the suspense—not that my ratin★☆☆☆☆½
When I finished this book in December, I posted a vague teaser but left it unrated. Now, it’s finally time to end the suspense—not that my rating will be much of a surprise to those that know me. Which begs the question, why would I subject myself to a book that I seemingly had little chance of enjoying? What’s that quote about setting aside childish things and whatnot? Wasn’t there a legitimate reason why I gave up on Dan Brown nearly a decade ago?
Probably, but this was a Christmas present from my niece last year—a typical popular fiction novel a nonreader would choose for the reader in their family. And, what could one say but thank you? I mean, it’s easy to be an asshole online talking to complete strangers, but a little harder when someone you love is handing you a gift. So, as Christmas was nearing and I realized I’d be seeing my niece again I started to feel guilty about casually discarding her thoughtful gift. Well, that and the fear of a pop quiz is what finally motivated me to pick up the book. Sadly, it was even worse than I imagined.
Were his novels always this dull, his plots this hackneyed? Maybe. Or, perhaps my tastes have evolved over the years, and/or I’ve become one of those holier-than-thou literature snobs. No, scratch that. A quick browse through my shelves will show that clearly isn’t the case. Which means it’s not me, Dan, it’s you!
Okay, so the gist of the novel is that Robert Langdon’s friend and former student, Edmond Kirsch, a futurist and computer savant has miraculously solved the two most fundamentally important questions in the history of mankind. Where do we come from, and where are we going? This monumental discovery will prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, how life began on planet Earth, as well as predict where human evolution is ultimately heading.
A discovery that’s sure to rock the very foundation of all the world’s religions. A discovery so vitally important that no one can be trusted with the secret—except for the three high-ranking religious officials he told a few days before going public.
Merged review:
★☆☆☆☆½
When I finished this book in December, I posted a vague teaser but left it unrated. Now, it’s finally time to end the suspense—not that my rating will be much of a surprise to those that know me. Which begs the question, why would I subject myself to a book that I seemingly had little chance of enjoying? What’s that quote about setting aside childish things and whatnot? Wasn’t there a legitimate reason why I gave up on Dan Brown nearly a decade ago?
Probably, but this was a Christmas present from my niece last year—a typical popular fiction novel a nonreader would choose for the reader in their family. And, what could one say but thank you? I mean, it’s easy to be an asshole online talking to complete strangers, but a little harder when someone you love is handing you a gift. So, as Christmas was nearing and I realized I’d be seeing my niece again I started to feel guilty about casually discarding her thoughtful gift. Well, that and the fear of a pop quiz is what finally motivated me to pick up the book. Sadly, it was even worse than I imagined.
Were his novels always this dull, his plots this hackneyed? Maybe. Or, perhaps my tastes have evolved over the years, and/or I’ve become one of those holier-than-thou literature snobs. No, scratch that. A quick browse through my shelves will show that clearly isn’t the case. Which means it’s not me, Dan, it’s you!
Okay, so the gist of the novel is that Robert Langdon’s friend and former student, Edmond Kirsch, a futurist and computer savant has miraculously solved the two most fundamentally important questions in the history of mankind. Where do we come from, and where are we going? This monumental discovery will prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, how life began on planet Earth, as well as predict where human evolution is ultimately heading.
A discovery that’s sure to rock the very foundation of all the world’s religions. A discovery so vitally important that no one can be trusted with the secret—except for the three high-ranking religious officials he told a few days before going public.
Merged review:
★☆☆☆☆½
When I finished this book in December, I posted a vague teaser but left it unrated. Now, it’s finally time to end the suspense—not that my rating will be much of a surprise to those that know me. Which begs the question, why would I subject myself to a book that I seemingly had little chance of enjoying? What’s that quote about setting aside childish things and whatnot? Wasn’t there a legitimate reason why I gave up on Dan Brown nearly a decade ago?
Probably, but this was a Christmas present from my niece last year—a typical popular fiction novel a nonreader would choose for the reader in their family. And, what could one say but thank you? I mean, it’s easy to be an asshole online talking to complete strangers, but a little harder when someone you love is handing you a gift. So, as Christmas was nearing and I realized I’d be seeing my niece again I started to feel guilty about casually discarding her thoughtful gift. Well, that and the fear of a pop quiz is what finally motivated me to pick up the book. Sadly, it was even worse than I imagined.
Were his novels always this dull, his plots this hackneyed? Maybe. Or, perhaps my tastes have evolved over the years, and/or I’ve become one of those holier-than-thou literature snobs. No, scratch that. A quick browse through my shelves will show that clearly isn’t the case. Which means it’s not me, Dan, it’s you!
Okay, so the gist of the novel is that Robert Langdon’s friend and former student, Edmond Kirsch, a futurist and computer savant has miraculously solved the two most fundamentally important questions in the history of mankind. Where do we come from, and where are we going? This monumental discovery will prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, how life began on planet Earth, as well as predict where human evolution is ultimately heading.
A discovery that’s sure to rock the very foundation of all the world’s religions. A discovery so vitally important that no one can be trusted with the secret—except for the three high-ranking religious officials he told a few days before going public....more
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