This time Robert Langdon is going to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain to hear an announcement about a major scientific discovery by a former student who is now a world-renowned scientist. Chaos ensues, and Langdon finds himself on the run with the director of the museum, who is also the fiance of the future king of Spain.
The story in Brown's novels is always intriguing and edgy. This one has to do with the origin of mankind. But what makes his books special is the setting. This time we travel to Barcelona. Brown has the knack for describing places so that they are easily visualized, and the detailed description of the setting never takes away from the story. I find his storytelling very unique in that respect.
Of course, the excitement mounts, and Langdon's life is on the line. How will he get through this one unscathed? Well, that's the fun of the story.
As with all of Brown's Robert Langdon novels, I now must put Barcelona on my list of cities that I must visit. If you are a fan, this is a must-read. On the other hand, if you don't like the previous books, this one is no different. These novels all have the same rhythm and style. If you've never experienced a Robert Langdon thriller, then Origin is an acceptable introduction. The books do not need to be read in order. These books are accessible to teens also. They are popular with a certain group of students in my library.
Published by Anchor, 2017
eBook - purchased
463 pages
Rating: 4/5
Barcelona is a great setting and I can imagine Dan Brown does it justice. I have only read one of his books, but this sounds good.
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