The Lost Symbol
by Dan Brown
About the book
Robert Langdon returns for another symbol-hunting thriller, this time set across the monuments, tunnels, and hidden histories of Washington, D.C. When a mentor is drawn into the plans of a dangerous adversary, Langdon has hours to decode a trail of Masonic symbolism, esoteric texts, and long-buried ideas about human potential.
What I thought
There was something very comforting about slipping back into Dan Brown's rhythm — short chapters, moving puzzles, and just enough philosophy to make the plot feel like more than a chase. I appreciated how the book weaves ideas about consciousness and human potential into the entertainment, without turning preachy. It's the kind of read that's easy to fall into after a long day, and it left me curious about the real history and symbolism woven through the pages, which is really the mark of a good thriller.