Angels and Demons finds Robert Langdon, Harvard Professor of symbology, immersed in the crossover between religion and science symbology. The book is simultaneously packed with adventure. Langdon is whisked away from his daily life to identify a mysterious and gruesome symbol, which, unbeknownst to him, drags him into the secrets of the Vatican and the brotherhood of the Illuminati. In order to save the Vatican from an impending doomsday, he and a beautiful scientist named Vittoria follow an ancient symbolic path left by the Illuminati. Following the murderous wake of an unknown individual, Langdon and Vittoria must use their combined knowledge of history and science to save the world.

The novel was an excellent read, in that it was informative, while also being a page-turner, keeping me up all night wondering what would happen next. The plot is excellent and keeps the reader caught at every moment, while not being too difficult to follow. Characters were three-dimensional and well developed, with pasts and moral dilemmas that kept the reader interested and attached to them. The storyline is the work of a genius with an incredibly well-researched agenda and completely factual references. As it was a story of history, action, and adventure, I enjoyed this book immensely. The witticisms and believable events, paired with the facts and fast-paced action made this seem true. Some incidents could be gory to some readers, as they involve branding, and murder is a recurring motif, but as they are not dwelt upon, I found them manageable.

I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in history and action or adventure. If you enjoyed this book, I would suggest any other novels by Dan Brown. The DaVinci Code, Origin, and The Lost Symbol all include the protagonist Robert Langdon, who you will soon find lovable. This book is a page-turner — good luck putting it down!