The Lost SymbolThe Lost Symbol
Score Modern
What it's about
What was lost will be found. Robert Langdon is drawn into a race against time through hidden symbols and secret history, in Dan Brown's third Langdon thriller.
Why it's worth reading
It's one of the best-selling books ever, with about 30 million copies sold, and it spent 10 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
You'll love it if you liked
The Da Vinci Code
Angels & Demons
The Secret of SecretsGood to know
It's the third Robert Langdon novel and stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers7 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller90 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #321 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1026 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1889 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Lost Symbol worth reading?
Yes. It's one of the best-selling books ever, with about 30 million copies sold, and it spent 10 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,889 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Lost Symbol about?
What was lost will be found. Robert Langdon is drawn into a race against time through hidden symbols and secret history, in Dan Brown's third Langdon thriller.
How long does it take to read The Lost Symbol?
About 13 hours (509 pages), or about 4 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Lost Symbol?
If you liked it, try The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, Angels & Demons by Dan Brown or The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown.