Susan Fletcher is a mathematician and cryptographer working for the NSA (National Security Agency). She deciphers a mysterious code that triggers serious repercussions within the USA. This code is so powerful it causes major problems for the NSA itself. This book delivers pretty much everything you'd expect from Dan Brown: conspiracies, double agents, lies, and treason. The only real downside is the absence of the historical depth that makes Brown's other novels so compelling. But it's hard to ...

You can already see the direction Dan Brown was heading with his recipe for literary conspiracy with his first book, *Digital Fortress*. While not quite as good as *Angels and Demons* or *The Da Vinci Code*, and certainly better than *The Lost Symbol*, *Digital Fortress* marks the start of a novelist's career. He uniquely used good, old-fashioned knowledge on his path to literary fame. The art aspect is minimal here; it's more of a technothriller than the blockbuster mystery, high-speed chase...

This is Dan Brown's debut novel, and while it's a decent read, it doesn't quite have the same gripping quality as his later works. It's missing that certain something that makes you unable to put the book down. Plus, Robert Langdon isn't in this one. The NSA has intercepted a complex code they can't break. The only lead is hidden on the body of Ensei Takado, found dead in Spain. If you're looking for a fast-paced thriller, give "Digital Fortress" by Dan Brown a shot. It's a solid early effort...

A real spine-wrecking thriller! I literally couldn't put my popcorn down.

Consider this a complete and comprehensive review from my list this year! If you're looking for a thrilling read, Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress" is definitely worth checking out. It's a real page-turner!

A Sincere Debut Novel..When we talk about an author's first work, we always find plot holes, pointless rambling, filler, bland characters... and the author's political ideology stupidly dominating the story.But in Dan Brown's case, his first work, *Digital Fortress*, was perfectly 'programmed'... and mined with symbols.A thrilling, well-balanced pace, abundant information that has its place in the events, puzzles, strong 'three-dimensional' characters, and breathtaking events.And a neutral and s...

My book group chose this book, and I will never forgive them for it. I've never read anything by Dan Brown before. He doesn't write the kind of fiction I usually enjoy, so even though I knew he was a massive success, I never bothered to pick up any of his books because I figured I wouldn't be interested. What I didn't realize was just how awful a writer he is. I'm sure he cries into a giant pile of money every time someone tells him that, though. Digital Fortress is about the government a...

Dan Brown isn't just about *The Da Vinci Code*! *Digital Fortress* is a genuinely gripping cyber-thriller. It really hits home in a world where data security breaches and hacking are constantly in the headlines. Definitely check it out if you're into fast-paced thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat. (Plus, the short chapters are a huge bonus, in my opinion!). If you are looking for great book reviews, this might be the next read for you.

Working in IT made it easy to connect with *Digital Fortress*. I'm no expert on the NSA, but I know encryption, algorithms, anagrams, computer viruses, code-breaking – the kind of stuff that made this book totally gripping. An officemate of mine always said it was his favorite Dan Brown novel. Having read *The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons,* and *Deception Point* (all three-star reads for me – I liked them!) and *The Lost Symbol* (two stars – just okay!), I’m glad I finally got around to *Dig...

The topic is quite interesting, and having an author who perfectly fills the shoes of one so revered (talking, of course, about the late great Michael Crichton) is truly magnificent, in my book. This thriller is fast (hooray!) and riveting. It's relevant to modern times, and some reviewers have even called it plausible. But it must be said that it's an adventure less compelling than The Da Vinci Code, even more contrived, devoid of interesting characters but plagued with dead ends, ineffective ...

There's a reason everyone raves about *The Da Vinci Code* and not *Digital Fortress*. And honestly? I'm not sure what that reason IS, because I thought *Angels & Demons* was just okay, so I never bothered with *The Da Vinci Code*. Anyway, I was bored, saw a copy of *Digital Fortress* sitting at the library for 25 cents, and thought, "What the heck, I'll give it a shot." The very first page of chapter one opens with Susan Fletcher waking from a romantic dream to the ringing of the phone: "Susan...