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Origin
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
The global best seller - Origin is the latest Robert Langdon novel from the author of The Da Vinci Code.
Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of an astonishing scientific breakthrough. The evening’s host is billionaire Edmond Kirsch, a futurist whose dazzling high-tech inventions and audacious predictions have made him a controversial figure around the world.
But Langdon and several hundred guests are left reeling when the meticulously orchestrated evening is suddenly blown apart. There is a real danger that Kirsch’s precious discovery may be lost in the ensuing chaos. With his life under threat, Langdon is forced into a desperate bid to escape Bilbao, taking with him the museum’s director, Ambra Vidal. Together they flee to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch’s secret.
To evade a devious enemy who is one step ahead of them at every turn, Langdon and Vidal must navigate the labyrinthine passageways of extreme religion and hidden history. On a trail marked only by enigmatic symbols and elusive modern art, Langdon and Vidal will come face to face with a breathtaking truth that has remained buried – until now.
Critic reviews
"Fans will not be disappointed." (The Times)
"Big ideas and nonstop action." (New York Times)
"Beautifully observed and really well researched." (BBC TV)
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- Matthew
- 12-10-17
What a shame
As a fan of Dan Brown since digital fortress, and someone who has been waiting patiently for this book I’m rather disappointed. I found the whole thing rather mediocre and able to predict the “reveal” far too early in the story. Probably the weakest book so far. What a shame.
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- Antony
- 09-10-17
If you're bored, this will entertain you
I have liked Dan Brown books and wait eagerly for the next release. Although I find his theories very loosely based on fact, it's suppose to be taken lightly and it is to entertain you, which this book does! The premise is interesting and the theory conspiratorial. However, I have to admit that I found myself wanting to get to the end of the book to the 'revelation' only after 80 pages. The structure of Origin felt repetitive, following closely to the formula of his previous books, which made me feel impatient and 'much of the same'. If you're listening to audiobooks during a commute to distract yourself or at work to keep you company, this book is not taxing so as to be a distraction, but is built in a way that will have you thinking shallow musing on the subject matter this book explores. A quick note about the narration: Efficient and clear, but could be more animated
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- Ladyboss
- 26-10-17
A bit longwinded
Towards the end I was just willing it to be over tbh. Good, but not great.
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- Jeff Smith
- 15-01-19
Terrific writer, great story, superb performance
Terrific writer, great story, superb performance, I listened on vacation and thoroughly enjoyed every word.
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- T Richard
- 28-01-19
More lecture than predictable story
I'm a Dan Brown fan but this has got to be his weakest story yet. What little story there is is way too predictable.
Felt more like I was attending a series of classes from art to, physics to evolution than listening to a book that is supposed to be entertaining me.
If you want to listen more to academia than fiction then this is for you.
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- Andy
- 23-05-18
Classic Dan Brown
Whilst I quickly worked out who the 'bad guy' was, it didn't disappoint the ride
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- E. J. Cole
- 25-03-18
Exciting
This was full of surprises from beginning to the very end. I loved it and look forward to another Dan Brown.
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- Jude Malta
- 05-03-18
Most enjoyable
Paul Michael’s reading was very good, he kept to the voices he had given each character really well, didn’t over stress, which sometimes occurs, and all in all kept me listening for hours.
The story seemed well crafted, entertaining and up to Dan Brown’s usual pacey style. Recommend it I would
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- Reg Ranter
- 27-04-18
Just Engaging From Start To Conclusion.
More twists and turns than a DNA Molecule!
Fantastic writing interspersed with fact and more engaging than a serial bigamist! Pure literary genius!
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- Chandroma Saha
- 05-04-19
origin revealed?
It sets a suspense for the plot. the climax however is a little let down.
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