Dan Brown’s latest

I’m a fan of Dan Brown.  His books and movies are pure entertainment, blending mystery with intrigue in a fast moving (somewhat repetitive) plot.   I also admire his ability to question commonly held religious and cultural beliefs in both a creative and provocative manner.  And let’s not forget the travel opportunities.  His novels usually include captivating descriptions of exotic locations, illustrious properties, renowned art and unique insights into history around the world.   His new book Inferno, similarly offers mystery and plot twists on a global scale—but this time he tackles hell, world population and the end of life on earth.   Is this Dan Brown novel better, worse, or just more of the same?  More importantly, does this novel introduce ideas that should be part of our ongoing global conversation and not just because they make for a thrilling novel? [Read more…]