Origin: A Novel
Dan Brown
Oct 2017 · Robert Langdon Book 5 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Paul Michael
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#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER • "Dr. Langdon is once again wrapped up in a global-scale event that could have massive ramifications on the world’s religions. As he does in all his novels, Brown[‘s] extensive research on art, architecture, and history informs every page." —Entertainment Weekly
Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology, arrives at the ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever.” The evening’s host is Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old billionaire and futurist, and one of Langdon’s first students.
But the meticulously orchestrated evening suddenly erupts into chaos, and Kirsch’s precious discovery teeters on the brink of being lost forever. Facing an imminent threat, Langdon is forced to flee. With him is Ambra Vidal, the elegant museum director who worked with Kirsch. They travel to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch’s secret.
Navigating the dark corridors of hidden history and extreme religion, Langdon and Vidal must evade an enemy whose all-knowing power seems to emanate from Spain’s Royal Palace. They uncover clues that ultimately bring them face-to-face with Kirsch’s shocking discovery…and the breathtaking truth that has long eluded us.
Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology, arrives at the ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever.” The evening’s host is Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old billionaire and futurist, and one of Langdon’s first students.
But the meticulously orchestrated evening suddenly erupts into chaos, and Kirsch’s precious discovery teeters on the brink of being lost forever. Facing an imminent threat, Langdon is forced to flee. With him is Ambra Vidal, the elegant museum director who worked with Kirsch. They travel to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch’s secret.
Navigating the dark corridors of hidden history and extreme religion, Langdon and Vidal must evade an enemy whose all-knowing power seems to emanate from Spain’s Royal Palace. They uncover clues that ultimately bring them face-to-face with Kirsch’s shocking discovery…and the breathtaking truth that has long eluded us.
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31 reviews
Darlene Smith
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June 27, 2020
I am surprised that readers found this book boring. Dan Brown's characters interweave mystery, science, and plot that kept me wanting more. The fact that the main character was one of the professors former students was a significant clue that his discovery was one to challenge church, atheist, agnostics and the professor himself.
John Anastasi
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February 15, 2018
typical Dan Brown book he is a master at setting a scene and it makes you feel like you are being whisked away to some magical European place. But at this point the Robert Langdon series is extremely predictable and somewhat tired at this point. However even as predictable as it is it is still somewhat entertaining
Peter Labat
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October 2, 2019
Wanted more science. The premise was great but the entire book was a cliffhanger, expressed in an elaborate chase for about 80% of the book. It would have been nice to be introduced to the science that was revealed at the end a bit earlier so we could imagine the dynamics of that science in affect. Would have liked to fast forward thru some development of the theory and simulations.
About the author
Dan Brown is the author of numerous #1 international bestsellers, including The Da Vinci Code, Inferno, The Lost Symbol, Angels & Demons, Deception Point, and Digital Fortress.
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