Dan Brown returns with Da Vinci Code sequel, The Lost Symbol

esmufc12 · 20th April 2009, 21:52

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Dan Brown's suave symbologist Robert Langdon, star of the international phenomenon The Da Vinci Code, is set for a return to the literary stage in a new thriller this autumn.

The long-awaited novel – one of the most anticipated in recent publishing history - will be called The Lost Symbol, and will take place over a 12-hour period. No more details were given about its content, but persistent rumours have suggested it will be set in Washington DC and will focus on freemasonry. It will be published on 15 September with an initial print run of 6.5 million copies – the largest first printing in publisher Random House's history.

"This novel has been a strange and wonderful journey," said Brown. "Weaving five years of research into the story's 12-hour timeframe was an exhilarating challenge. Robert Langdon's life clearly moves a lot faster than mine."

Fans of Brown's rapid-paced, page-turning novels kept The Da Vinci Code at the top of bestseller charts around the world for over a year when it was published in 2003. Today, it is the UK's bestselling adult paperback novel of all time – ahead of Brown's other titles Angels & Demons, Deception Point and Digital Fortress, which take second, third and fourth place.

Announcing publication plans for The Lost Symbol today, Brown's US publisher Sonny Mehta described it as "a brilliant and compelling thriller" which was "well worth the wait".

"Dan Brown's prodigious talent for storytelling, infused with history, codes and intrigue, is on full display in this new book," he said. "This is a great day for readers and booksellers."

Brown's longterm US editor, Jason Kaufman, promised that, as ever, in The Lost Symbol "nothing ever is as it first appears". Brown scandalised Catholics in The Da Vinci Code by having Langdon discover that Jesus fathered a child with Mary Magdalene.

A film of The Da Vinci Code was released in 2006, starring Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon. It will be followed up on 15 May this year with the film of Angels and Demons.

Looking forward to it, if it's half as good as the Da Vinci Code we're in for a great book.

jgraham · 20th April 2009, 22:09

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Originally Posted by esmufc09

Looking forward to it, if it's half as good as the Da Vinci Code we're in for a great book.

True

I'm not really much of a reader but i've read and enjoyed all of Dan Browns books so i'll look forward to getting a copy of this one.

I'm also looking forward to the cinema release of Angels and Demons, which will hopefully be as good as the book!

duffer · 20th April 2009, 22:16

I'm looking forward to the film version of Angels and Demons (which was better than The Da Vinci code and much better than his two other really shit books).

I'll probably get this but wait for the paperback.

esmufc12 · 5th September 2009, 20:42

Anybody getting this? Pre-ordered mine the other day; looking forward to it.

uae · 5th September 2009, 20:50

I read Angels and Demons first and thought it was very good. Read The Da Vinci Code next and found it was basically the exact same thing and very predictable. Didn't read the other two. I might read the new one at some point.

zing · 5th September 2009, 20:56

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Originally Posted by uae

I read Angels and Demons first and thought it was very good. Read The Da Vinci Code next and found it was basically the exact same thing and very predictable. Didn't read the other two. I might read the new one at some point.

I was going to post almost the same thing. I've read the other two also and they're a pile of shit. Xerox copies with names and places changed. And don't go anywhere near Digital Fortress.

Cina · 5th September 2009, 21:41

They're basically the Michael Bay films of the book world.

surf · 5th September 2009, 21:44

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Originally Posted by duffer

I'm looking forward to the film version of Angels and Demons (which was better than The Da Vinci code and much better than his two other really shit books).

Agree with this. He's better at the quasi-religious stuff than science.

downxandxout · 5th September 2009, 21:44

Brilliant concepts, but he can't write for shit.

Domzi · 5th September 2009, 21:48

Utter wank author.

esmufc12 · 5th September 2009, 21:52

He's not that bad. The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons were both very good books and very enjoyable reads.

His other two weren't very good, admittedly.

rednev · 5th September 2009, 22:06

I read a Dan Brown book for the first time the other night - Digital Fortress - I didn't think much of it. I'm sure The Da Vinci Code was better, though, but I have a policy of not reading hyped up books, so I wouldn't know.

Alwyn · 5th September 2009, 22:36

Awful writer. Spoon-fed trash.

Alex · 5th September 2009, 22:52

He has to be rich as fuck

phelans shorts · 6th September 2009, 00:11

just pre-ordered it, liked Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, actually didn't mind digital fortress but deception point was truely awful

Nick 0208 Ldn · 6th September 2009, 16:09

Is there to be any continuation of characters from the previous two books, it wouldn't IMO do this one any harm.

esmufc12 · 6th September 2009, 16:10

Robert Langdon is once again the protagonist.

Nick 0208 Ldn · 6th September 2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by esmufc09

Robert Langdon is once again the protagonist.

Well you don't say.

No i was sort of meaning Sophie Neveu, maybe somebody at the Vatican from A&D, and so on and so forth. There appears to be scope.

esmufc12 · 6th September 2009, 16:16

You said was there a continuation of previous characters you git.

And in that case, I haven't the foggiest.

Adzzz · 6th September 2009, 16:17

Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons (Maybe a slightly better novel!) were both ace. Can't wait for this and shall buy it immediately.

Count Duckula · 6th September 2009, 16:22

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Originally Posted by rednev

I read a Dan Brown book for the first time the other night - Digital Fortress - I didn't think much of it. I'm sure The Da Vinci Code was better, though, but I have a policy of not reading hyped up books, so I wouldn't know.

What a ridiculous "policy".

zing · 6th September 2009, 16:23

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Originally Posted by rednev

I read a Dan Brown book for the first time the other night - Digital Fortress - I didn't think much of it. I'm sure The Da Vinci Code was better, though, but I have a policy of not reading hyped up books, so I wouldn't know.

What is even the point of that?

esmufc12 · 6th September 2009, 16:27

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Originally Posted by AdZzUtd

Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons (Maybe a slightly better novel!) were both ace. Can't wait for this and shall buy it immediately.

Immediately now or immediately when it is released?

Adzzz · 6th September 2009, 16:31

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Originally Posted by esmufc09

Immediately now or immediately when it is released?

I have contacts. Namely Mr Brown himself, so I'll just pager him for my free immediate copy. I can get you one too. £500.

Mihajlovic · 7th September 2009, 18:06

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Originally Posted by AlwynP

Awful writer. Spoon-fed trash.

Im sure you could do it much better.

phelans shorts · 13th September 2009, 19:01

was dispatched on friday lunch, should arrive on tuesday, looking forward to this.

Paz · 13th September 2009, 19:20

- when's the movie out?!

DanH · 13th September 2009, 20:10

I really do struggle with his writing style :/ it just outweighs any positives for me when reading his books.

Wonder Pigeon · 13th September 2009, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Mihajlovic

Im sure you could do it much better.

I hate it when people say stuff like this. Dan Brown's flaws as an author don't just go away because AlwynP couldn't write a better book.

Brophs · 13th September 2009, 20:27

Dan Brown's laughing at you all. How the fuck he's gotten away with this for so long amazes me.

SmashedHombre · 13th September 2009, 20:30

He's an intelligent bloke, and does touch on some interesting stuff. It's enough for me to read his books, even if I don't think he is particularly talented as an author.

Brophs · 13th September 2009, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Wonder Pigeon

I hate it when people say stuff like this. Dan Brown's flaws as an author don't just go away because AlwynP couldn't write a better book.

Indeed. The corollary of that argument makes all of our presences pretty futile on a site discussing players and teams we aren't in the same stratosphere as, ability-wise.

moses · 13th September 2009, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Brophs

Dan Brown's laughing at you all. How the fuck he's gotten away with this for so long amazes me.

Agreed, what a spectacular gimmick. In hindsight, the perfect formula.

Mihajlovic · 13th September 2009, 23:35

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Originally Posted by Brophs

Indeed. The corollary of that argument makes all of our presences pretty futile on a site discussing players and teams we aren't in the same stratosphere as, ability-wise.

esmufc12 · 13th September 2009, 23:42

The Daily Mail published the first two chapters of the book today. Very good start and am looking forward to getting my hands on the book on Tuesday.

Mihajlovic · 13th September 2009, 23:50

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Originally Posted by Wonder Pigeon

I hate it when people say stuff like this. Dan Brown's flaws as an author don't just go away because AlwynP couldn't write a better book.

What exactly do you mean?

Lance Uppercut · 14th September 2009, 00:20

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Originally Posted by Mihajlovic

What exactly do you mean?

It means his books are incredibly popular, so clearly, he must suck.

moses · 14th September 2009, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Lance Uppercut

It means his books are incredibly popular, so clearly, he must suck.

I think the point is that his success is not directly proportional to his talent as a writer.

Pogue Mahone · 14th September 2009, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Mihajlovic

What exactly do you mean?

If you're asking people to list his flaws as an author this could be a very long thread.

FranklyVulgar · 14th September 2009, 11:43

He gets a lot of stick. it;s just trashy stuff, an easy read and not very memorable. Still it's readable and as little as i remember about them i still vaguely remember enjoying them at the time.

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20th April 2009, 22:16	#3 (permalink)
duffer First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chelsea fan. Posts: 7,901	I'm looking forward to the film version of Angels and Demons (which was better than The Da Vinci code and much better than his two other really shit books). I'll probably get this but wait for the paperback.

5th September 2009, 20:42	#4 (permalink)
esmufc12 Unclean Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,463	Anybody getting this? Pre-ordered mine the other day; looking forward to it.

5th September 2009, 20:50	#5 (permalink)
uae Desperately wants a tagline under his name Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 10,287	I read Angels and Demons first and thought it was very good. Read The Da Vinci Code next and found it was basically the exact same thing and very predictable. Didn't read the other two. I might read the new one at some point.

5th September 2009, 21:41	#7 (permalink)
Cina I hate everything Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 13,937	They're basically the Michael Bay films of the book world.

5th September 2009, 21:44	#9 (permalink)
downxandxout Supports Manc...ini Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salford, Manchester. Posts: 2,332	Brilliant concepts, but he can't write for shit.

5th September 2009, 21:48	#10 (permalink)
Domzi Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2,144	Utter wank author.

5th September 2009, 21:52	#11 (permalink)
esmufc12 Unclean Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,463	He's not that bad. The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons were both very good books and very enjoyable reads. His other two weren't very good, admittedly.

5th September 2009, 22:06	#12 (permalink)
rednev Suarez of the year Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 18,827	I read a Dan Brown book for the first time the other night - Digital Fortress - I didn't think much of it. I'm sure The Da Vinci Code was better, though, but I have a policy of not reading hyped up books, so I wouldn't know.

5th September 2009, 22:36	#13 (permalink)
Alwyn Got rid of his pee Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: -) Posts: 11,642	Awful writer. Spoon-fed trash.

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Alex Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ____ Posts: 42,275	He has to be rich as fuck

6th September 2009, 00:11	#15 (permalink)
phelans shorts First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gaz. Is a Mewling Quim. Posts: 19,519	just pre-ordered it, liked Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, actually didn't mind digital fortress but deception point was truely awful

6th September 2009, 16:09	#16 (permalink)
Nick 0208 Ldn News 24 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In the spirit of Jane Lane. Posts: 12,230	Is there to be any continuation of characters from the previous two books, it wouldn't IMO do this one any harm.

6th September 2009, 16:10	#17 (permalink)
esmufc12 Unclean Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,463	Robert Langdon is once again the protagonist.

6th September 2009, 16:16	#19 (permalink)
esmufc12 Unclean Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,463	You said was there a continuation of previous characters you git. And in that case, I haven't the foggiest.

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Adzzz Astrophysical Genius Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Don't Put My Swag on a Pedestal, I'll leave you like Owen Hargreaves at a Medical, passing me ain't credible Posts: 21,958	Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons (Maybe a slightly better novel!) were both ace. Can't wait for this and shall buy it immediately.

13th September 2009, 19:01	#26 (permalink)
phelans shorts First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gaz. Is a Mewling Quim. Posts: 19,519	was dispatched on friday lunch, should arrive on tuesday, looking forward to this.

13th September 2009, 19:20	#27 (permalink)
Paz Berba Lover who still does Spazzy threads Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ...corner by Beckham, punched out by James.....CANTONAAAAAA!! Posts: 12,653	- when's the movie out?!

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DanH Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: armchair Posts: 1,177	I really do struggle with his writing style :/ it just outweighs any positives for me when reading his books.

13th September 2009, 20:27	#30 (permalink)
Brophs Brewlio's fugly sister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Why don't we just kill Badger? Posts: 27,690	Dan Brown's laughing at you all. How the fuck he's gotten away with this for so long amazes me.

13th September 2009, 20:30	#31 (permalink)
SmashedHombre Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Ch... Posts: 28,154	He's an intelligent bloke, and does touch on some interesting stuff. It's enough for me to read his books, even if I don't think he is particularly talented as an author.

13th September 2009, 23:42	#35 (permalink)
esmufc12 Unclean Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 22,463	The Daily Mail published the first two chapters of the book today. Very good start and am looking forward to getting my hands on the book on Tuesday.

14th September 2009, 11:43	#40 (permalink)
FranklyVulgar First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: I've got a pretty little mouth underneath all the foaming Posts: 10,409	He gets a lot of stick. it;s just trashy stuff, an easy read and not very memorable. Still it's readable and as little as i remember about them i still vaguely remember enjoying them at the time.