You Have No Idea How Long

The formula is taking shape already: A mysterious ritual at an historical landmark? Check. A freakish, obsessive cult follower willing to murder anyone who gets in his way? Check. Awkward flirting between Robert Langdon and beautiful academic? Check.

We even have an obvious example of ominous foreshadowing: “A little extra caffeine this morning, he thought. It’s going to be a long day.”

It’s comforting to not have to think while reading literature.

BTW, it turns out that Peter Solomon was born into one of the richest, most powerful families in America. A fictional Rockefeller. He is now the head of the Smithsonian Institute. Of course.

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