Dan Brown Anyone?
I finally finished my fourth Dan Brown read - Deception Point.
Like the other three, this one too is a surefire page turner and an out and out thriller. If you like his style of writing, you will know that this is just like the other three, full of chills and thrills, exotic locations, scientific overload, a dash of relationship drama, and a narration that travels at breakneck speed.
The order in which I like his books?
1) Angels and Demons
2) The Da Vinci Code
3) Digital Fortress
4) Deception Point
Although his narration is a page turner and all his chapters end like the Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi episodes, there are instances of scientific background that can easily be skimmed over. Also, there are places where you just want to move on and not read the details so that you can jump on to the juicy stuff. Another common trait in all his books is the numerous fights and escapes that the heroes and heroines of his books have! The hero and the heroine seem to get into trouble everytime and whether they are being hunted by the bulkiest of man in a desolate land or they are left to be frozen on a rock in the Arctic circle, they manage to escape alive. The climax, is always a shower of firearms or something magnanimous and leaves you in awe! Much like our typical hindi movie climaxes. Lots of drama and action!
What is most interesting though, is that his books are a kind of satire, I feel! There are so many open implications about discontent with religion and government and the books truly make you think if what he wrote is really true? Even though common sense tells you that it is fiction, the books urge you to check some things out and raise your curiosity! Besides, there is so much information in there that I did not know about and was like oh! I didnt know that!
I had picked up Digital Fortress on my way to India, especially since everyone I knew was raving about Da Vinci Code. So I figured before jumping on to the biggest, I start with something not so big! Loved it and went on to read the other three. I cant wait for a fifth one if it is coming out and also the movie!
A story in blogsville that is very much Dan Brown style is our very own Deepak Jeswal’s Independence Day! It could definitely be your prelude to break-neck thrilling DB style.
Whether it be the brain-whacking codes in Digital Fortress, the perils of Vatican City, the glaciers and ice storms of the Arctic Circle, or the signs and symbols of Leonardo Da Vinci, if you enjoy fast paced, intelligent fiction with some satire and drama mixed in, Dan Brown is your man.