Angels and Demons

I just finished reading Angels and Demons, here are my thoughts:

I was holding off reading a Dan Brown book until after "The DiVinci Code Fad" was over, but based on Rachelle and Tim Bietz's suggestions, I folded and gave it a read.

I was super excited when I found particle physics lining the first part of the book, yes, I am a nerd. Even the mention of electron accelerators gets my heart pumping, and I am disappointed the science talk ended so soon.

I still don't really understand how the gathering of antimatter proves God's existence. Yeah, something from nothing could be God, or it could be something else, it is illogical, but worked real well for the book. I wish their was more of a focus on that.

I loved the symbols printed in big black letters to show us...very creative. However, I could not help but look at them before it was time, so I knew the priest were dead because I could see the symbol in the corner of my eye. I guess this was unavoidable though.

I feel satisfied with this book, meaning I don't really have a desire to read The DiVinci Code. I'm sure I will someday, but if they really are as similar as everyone says, why not give some time for this book to escape consciousness.

Did not see the ending coming...nicely played Dan Brown.

For some reason, I had a hard time picturing all those churches and especially the holy library. I don't know if this is due to a lack of imagination or poor descriptions.

Man, are all those statues and things real? I mean, I have heard of some of them, but I feel like Dan Brown did such a great job with the clues and all that it seems it is real history, not just a story. Was there really a group called the Illuminati? Does the Vatican really have all those treasures and secret passageways? I hope so.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book. Now back to The Red Badge of Courage, of which I stopped half way through to read this (which I hate doing). Oh Steven Crane, your godless pacifism ROCKS MY FREAKIN WORLD!