At first I was put off by the thematic plot and style seemingly following exactly as The Da Vinci Code had. I mean the stories practically mirror one another in the way they start... through several developments. Its somewhat disconcerting... I mean am I reading the same story or is this deja vu. However, considering that I was reading the first book after I had read the second, I felt it was my duty to give it a chance on its own merits.

I quickly became more engrossed in the rise of the Illuminati threat and the progression of the the dangers to Vatican City than I had by the successor story. It was quite a good tale... much better, in my opinion, than the events occurring in The Da Vinci Code. I found Angels and Demons more exciting and encompassing... not as narrowed down as the second book. I was nearly tricked by his mystery this time, though he gave some fine clues that I did catch onto before he revealed the truth at the end.

I intend to get his latest book, The Solomon Key, when it is released. Will have to see if he again starts the ball rolling as the first two did. That's a bit annoying. Single paragraph chapters still throw me over the edge.