Deception Point by Dan Brown

I am a little uncertain about admitting I have read a book by Dan Brown (Da Vinci Code) because of the controversy surrounding the book and movie. I am of the belief that his is an author telling a story. The story doesn't influence my beliefs, and if anything, it serves to make them stronger.

I started this post with comments by Dan Brown, because a friend asked what I was reading, and I responded by describing this book by Brown. She said she wouldn't be caught reading a book by him with a ten foot pole! So if your feelings are this strong, I understand. I also hope you respect my right to choose - and Deception Point is a great choice! The setting, characters, and motives are nothing like The Da Vinci Code, although the writing style and use of suspense and action are similar. This book is set mostly in the snow and ice and describes an American government deception. There is lots of science - which I had some trouble following, but Brown does a good job is providing the reader with lots of context clues to help figure things out. The small paperback is 734 pages, but the reading goes fast. Brown uses short chapters to keep the reader hanging on. I often found myself finishing a chapter, then starting another one, because they are only 2-8 pages. Each time I tried to stop, another short chapter would present itself, and I would keep going!