Origin: A Novel

Dan Brown

Oct 2017 · Robert Langdon Series Book 5 · Sold by Anchor

About this ebook

#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER • "Dr. Langdon is once again wrapped up in a global-scale event that could have massive ramifications on the world’s religions. As he does in all his novels, Brown[‘s] extensive research on art, architecture, and history informs every page." —Entertainment Weekly

Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology, arrives at the ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever.” The evening’s host is Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old billionaire and futurist, and one of Langdon’s first students.

But the meticulously orchestrated evening suddenly erupts into chaos, and Kirsch’s precious discovery teeters on the brink of being lost forever. Facing an imminent threat, Langdon is forced to flee. With him is Ambra Vidal, the elegant museum director who worked with Kirsch. They travel to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch’s secret.

Navigating the dark corridors of hidden history and extreme re­ligion, Langdon and Vidal must evade an enemy whose all-knowing power seems to emanate from Spain’s Royal Palace. They uncover clues that ultimately bring them face-to-face with Kirsch’s shocking discovery…and the breathtaking truth that has long eluded us.

Ratings and reviews

Yet another one of Dan Brown's intricate creations, Origin is as mysterious, well thought out and brilliantly executed as usual. This series likes to cover big topics, religion, the role of history etc., and Origin is no exception. Brown skillfully spun a very realistic tale, as is his MO, such that he manages to postulate large claims, but does so in an incredibly believable manner.

I've read all Dan Brown's books before and this still quite a good one. But sorry I feel less attractive. Too much silly details that no one wants to know, especially when Langdon enters the password. He tried to make his book as long as possible but it just drives me nut. The adventure is not interested like others. Everything happened too fast and didn't have many obscures. They just go there and find the password and leave and enter it and boom. A step backward of Dan Brown.

In the same vein as his other Langdon tales. Perhaps a tad tired, as some twists and turns may be predictable for the fans. That being said, it's still a great page turner. Brown deploys his usual level of real facts mixed in with the fantasy, and it's nice to learn a few things while enjoying the story. Brown is not my favorite writer, but his books are thoroughly enjoyable, and I appreciate the effort on his part to get the reader to question the universe around her/him. Glad l bought, sad it's over.

About the author

DAN BROWN is the author of numerous #1 international bestsellers, including The Da Vinci Code, Inferno, The Lost Symbol, Angels & Demons, Deception Point, and Digital Fortress.