Angels & Demons by Dan Brown (2004, Unabridged, Compact Disc)

A fanatical religious group, the Illuminati, has stolen the worlds first man made sample of anti-matter. The anti-matter could cause the destruction of the entire world if its enclosure is not properly controlled. The Illuminati hold the Vatican, and the world, hostage while watching the countdown to the end.

This fast paced adventure introduces readers to Robert Langdon, a religious symbologist. He's the protagonist in that other little Dan Brown novel, The DaVinci Code. But this is the first book in which Mr. Langdon makes his appearance. In this book Langdon must untangle a web of religious symbols pertaining to the Illuminati to find the anti-matter and ultimately save the world.

As with the Da Vinci code, there are numerous plot twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end. Untangling the historical information and religious dogma Langdon must sort out the clues to find the anti-matter. Without revealing anything earth shattering, Langdon successfully saves the world from destruction.

If you enjoyed the Da Vinci code, then you'll also enjoy this book. It's a page turner from start to finish. Again, it could be interpreted as religiously volatile, but since it doesn't put into question the entire Christian religion, it hasn't gotten nearly the publicity.

I heartily recommend getting this book.

This is quite an interesting book and a little slow in the beginning untill all the ground work was laid for the story to progress after that is was very fast paced and interesting. I usually figure out the ending and I had this one figured out and then all of a sudden I was wrong and was totally blown away by the ending. For that reason I consider this an excellent writer because he had me going one way and then all of a sudden reveled all of the cards to show mw another. The problem I have with this book is that I am a Christian woman and had to continually tell myself that this is a work of fiction and not necessarily a hit to the Christian community. I think the writer Dan Brown is a great conspiracy writer with lots of action and suspense and twists.

I loved the Da Vinci Code so this was referred by a friend. I loved this just as much. The mystery is superb and leaves you waiting and wanting more. I was stupefied! The mixture of history, science, and religion really stimulated me intellectually. This books plays out so well in the audio form too. There were moments when I would ignore my cell phone to finish a scene rather than pausing the CD. A great book, very intelligently written and it comes across well in audio!

I really enjoyed the story of Angels and Demons. I like the audiobook edition as I can listen while I drive to work. The story had me riveted to the seat and was almost late for work because I wanted to listen "just a little longer". Dan Brown is an excellent author who makes everything sound plausible, even some of the most outrageous ideas. After listening to this audiobook, I am purchasing other Dan Brown works on audio and look forward to "reading" all of his works.

Hard to put this one down. Highly recommend this book and the companion book, The DaVinci Code.

Brings lots of questions to mind concerning organized religion and science. It also provides an insider's look at the Vatican - sites that the normal tourist wouldn't even know existed. Even if you believe nothing of the history that is in this book, it is a fabulous & exciting read.

Consider purchasing the fully illustrated version of this & the DaVinci Code, easier than running to the computer to bring up the various pictures while you are reading.

Dan Brown is an excellent writer and as much as I enjoy reading his works, they are even better when listened to. I do a lot of quilting and don't especially enjoy TV blaring. Dan Brown's book's are a great way to pass the time with a little bit of company and a lot of story thrown right in! Listening to Dan Brown's Angels and Demons was totally enjoyable and a book on CD that anyone would enjoy who likes a bit of thriller and some mystery thrown in for good measure.

I bought this first because the movie was great, second because i'm an avid book listener and purchse them whenever I see a good deal and to add to my collection. I haven't began the bood yet but an anticipating listening to it and remembering the movie.

I love Dan Brown books and as that I am on the road for about 50 minutes a day it is nice to listen to a book that really keeps you interested. I hope he continue to write more books as they are truly a page turner and a fast read...you hate to put his books down.

This 15 CD unabridged version is very well done. The story is captivating. The level of detail and historical implication is easier to accept than in the DaVinci Code ... It's long, but worth it.

Well Read, very good execution. Much better than davinci code. Only once during the 15 cd's did I find my mind wandering and not paying attention. The Author leads well.

I spend a lot of time driving on my job. This book kept me wanting to stay in and listen. Great story, great reading.

Wonderful characters, taut story, great historical references. When Dan Brown describes a location, you almost feel as if you are standing there and seeing it for yourself. The story itself is wonderfully written, what I like to call a "Fast Easy Read", that keeps you in suspense until the very end. The unlikely hero of Hardvard Symbiologist and Art Historian Robert Langdon is a delight.

I haven't actually gotten a chance to listen to the book but I am really excited too. Its actually kinda sad that it has taken this long. The service and quality was good, thank you.

Bought Angels and Deamons because I really liked the DaVinci Code. This was written before that one.
A good story. Good mystery. Not as good as the DaVinci Code, but a good listen.

Loved the story but it was exceptionally long, especially as an audio book. This author writes good stories

After reading The Da Vinci Code, I was pretty floored. Amazing story, well written, every page leaves you wanting more. Once I finished TDC and was yearning for more of the same type of "educated adventure", I turned to A&D hoping Dan Brown would keep me satisfied (I followed Stephen King for years and purchased every one of his books based solely on his name). Like most great books you finish, your mindset is, "oh, nothing could be better than the last book I read". At least I do that. Turning to A&D and knowing it could not live up to TDC was my mistake. A mistake as in, holy crap (no pun intended), it was JUST AS GOOD, and some may consider it better. I do. Actually when you listen or read the book, you can sense the template for which TDC was written. I was happy to re-enjoy that type of storyline again.
All-in-all, the book is full of to the point storytelling and historical types of subjects like art, architecture, religion (disclaimer-historic references may or may not all be factual since this is a work of fiction). And the story is every bit as interesting as TDC, hands down.
The only complaint I have heard is that the book's ending extends too far and gets watered down. That being said, it is still a very readable ending that gives you more when you want more.
If you read TDC and want more, you MUST listen to this audio book or read Angels & Demons. I read the book first then purchased the audio book, which is very well done and enjoyable to listen to.

Started kind of slow but made up for it in so many great ways!!! Listened to it on a rental and just knew about 1/2 way through I needed it in my library. There are so many details this is one you could listen to multiple times and still find things you missed!

I read this book and it was great. i have a long drive to work and wanted to enjoy this book while i drove. Normaly the books on CD like this area exspensive and this one was a good price

I read The Da Vinci Code because of all of the attention it was getting. I truly enjoyed that book and went on to read Dan Brown's other books.
Angels & Demons was the 2nd book by Dan Brown that I read and I found the book to be far more interesting, with better character development, more descriptive text and more suspense.
The story is wildly creative and the use of ambigrams (words that appear the same whether read right-side-up or up-side-down), the Illuminati (an ancient secret society), the conclave (the Catholic process of selecting a new Pope), humanity (including members of clergy) at it's best and worst, all added something that can only be described as superbly imaginative.
Say what you will about the "clatter" surrounding The Da Vinci Code, but this book was captivating to the point that even that which would seem almost impossible was easily accepted as possible. The characters in this novel, including Langdon from The Da Vinci Code, were deep and complex with inner-demons that they faced whilst facing the true demons of the real world.
The Da Vinci Code was good, but this novel was phenomenal; absolutely perfect. I would give it a 6/5 (6 out of 5) if it made sense to do so.

Very enthralling. Sucks you right into the story. I've been told it's better than the next book (Davinci code). Enjoying every minute of it.

She had just loved the book so she went to her room and brought it out, I took one look at the book and exclaimed, "I have way too much going on to wade through that much book." Well I happened to be at the bookstore and came across the unabridged version for 49.95 plus tax, since I was not in love with anything this guy had wrote I put it on a back burner. Well since I visit ebay regularly I saw where people were getting this same unabridged CD set for around 26 dollars, so I placed a bid that would get me the book for around $20, imagine my surprise when I got it for half that amount plus shipping?

I know this isn't much of a review of the book but my niece says it is way better than the other one of this ilk by Mr. Brown. Maybe one of these days I will pop this into the CD player and listen, maybe.

Dan Brown is a wonderful writer and has a great imagination. I will admit, the plot sounds like some other stories I have heard but, all the twist make this a delightful story. I purchased this book because I wanted to read this book before viewing the movie, The Da Vinci Code, because this book was published first.

One of the things I like best about this book is the amount of detail given for the event. I could actually visualize the way the characters looked and felt the rush of the plot. Great read!

THE BOOK WAS VERY FAST MOVING. THE TWO MAIN CARACTÈRES VERY GOOD WORKED WELL TOGETHER. FAST MOVING STORY WHICH KEEP YOU TURNING THE PAGES

Every bit as exciting as the DaVinci Code. THIS would be a good movie, complicated but fascinating!