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1.27.11 __Angels and Demons__ by Dan Brown Pages 1- 23

In the beginning of chapter 1, Robert Langdon was having a nightmare ,(.) When he was awoken by a 5:18am phone call, he answered the phone and it was a (heard a) strange man that wanted to see him as soon as possible. Because it was so early, Robert said no. Robert was also a little bit suspicious because the man on the phone said he got his home number from his website, but Robert was sure his phone number was no where on the website. A few minutes later, he got a fax of a corpse with the word "Illuminati" on the dead man's chest. The man on the phone earlier finally got Robert's attention. That is when Robert also agreed to meet up with the man. As this was going on, the killer was talking to a man about his job being done. I am assuming it is his boss, the man who told him to kill the man on the picture.

In chapter 4, Robert found out how he was going to travel to meet the man he talked to before. He traveled to meet his pilot very soon after the phone call. He found out he would travel on an enormous craft. When the pilot told him they would be flying, he was in shock that the thing actually flew! Inside the craft, it was like a cabin and it didn't have windows. Since Robert was claustrophobic, it made him uneasy. An hour later, they landed in Geneva, Switzerland. In chapter 5, the killer was making plans with another man of a legendary brotherhood. I think the killer is going to be doing the man another killing pretty soon in the book. In chapter 7, Robert met the man on the phone. His name was Maximilian Kohler. Maximilian told Robert all about CERN's inventions, including the World Wide Web, and the Free Fall Tube.

From my book, I know that Robert Langdon is a professor of religious iconology at Harvard University. I also know he has suffered from claustrophobia all his life. I think Robert is also a caring man and maybe a little curious. I think this because when he saw the corpse photo, he agreed to meet up with the man. I think he was curious about how the man was killed, also who did it and why. I feel a little suspicious about Maximilian Kohler. Even if he helped invent the WWW, I don't think it would be possible for him to find Robert's home number. I am also a little bit suspicious because if the man was killed and there are other people around the man's building, I think they would be able to hear the man scream. I also find him a little strange because he showed Robert the corpse and then wanted to leave right away to talk somewhere else.

So far, I really like my book. I think Ms. Bond was right and it will be very great! I really like how it is a mystery about who the killer was and what kind of "password" he wanted to know and for what. I also wonder about the man that was killed. Why would an older man know some kind of password to something? Mrs. D also told me the book is a little more scary then the first one and I love horror books. I can't wait to read more of my book and find out more about the killer. I also like this book because it is going to take me a while to read it, therefore I will be left in suspense every time I put it down! I am really enjoying this book so far.

Ela, excellent entry! -Miss Bond 12996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004~

1.29.11 __Angels and Demons__ By Dan Brown Pages 23-47

In chapter 8, Robert visited the corpse of Leonardo Vetra. Leonardo was brutally murdered. He has bones jutting out and his head was twisted completely backwards. I can only imagine how much that would hurt! In the room where Leonardo was murdered, Maximilian used a cooling system to keep the body from decaying fast. In Chapter 9, Robert explained the Illuminati cult because of the branding on Leonardo's chest. They also talked about the story of Galileo. I also found out Illuminati is a satanic cult. Maximilian was also very sure they were responsible, but Robert disagreed because they have been dead for hundreds of years. Robert also believed they had no reason to kill the scientist since they were after Catholics because of the battle between religion and science. Then, Maximilian showed Robert Leonardo's lab.

While some of this stuff was happening, the Hassassin was making a choice of some kind of reward. The reward would most likely be in return of killing Leonardo. Also during this time, a security camera was moved, but it was still working. That meant that it was still in the city. Later on in Leonardo's study, Robert was really amazed. On the walls of Leonardo's study were very religious things such as crucifixes and religious photos and paintings. That is when Maximilian told Robert that Leonardo was a catholic priest and scientist. Because of the battle between religion and science, Robert found it pretty amazing. Maximilian was also trying to convince Robert that Illuminati was really responsible for the murder. Robert believed it was un-Illuminati like. Then, Robert found out Leonardo's eye was removed from his eye socket as was still not found.

The setting of the story is at CERN. Robert Langton and Maximilian were in the place where all the scientists stayed. They started off in the halls and they went to Leonardo's room. They stayed there to talk for a while. I picture Leonardo's room very big with tan walls. I think it is big because CERN is a famous place with a lot of scientists and they can get a lot of money for things they discover. Later on, they went into Leonardo's study. The walls were covered with crucifixes and religious things. I also picture the study with lots of books about different things. I also see a lot of different shelves and desks everywhere.

So far, I was right. The book is truly amazing! Even though its a really big book, I don't mind finishing it. In fact, I really can't wait to finish it. Mrs. D told me the ending was really great and surprising. So far, I don't know much about the killer. I am still assuming Maximilian is somehow connected to the killer and the Illuminati. I can't wait to find out if my predictions are right. I also hope the second book is just as great and maybe even better! 12996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004~ 2.10.11 __Angels and Demons__ by Dan Brown Pages 48-73

In chapter 14, Maximilian seemed 100% positive that the Illuminate's murdered Leonardo. I am sure that they did it too, because no one would joke about Illuminati. What I don't understand is that Maximilian said he quickly searched Illuminati on the Internet, so how can he be so sure of his theory? Anyway, Robert didn't really believe Illuminati would murder Leonardo like that because it was "un-Illuminati like." He said that stealing the man's eye didn't really send a clear message of what they wanted. Later on in the chapter, Robert met Vittoria. Vittoria is the adopted daughter of the murdered man, Leonardo. When Maximilian saw Vittoria, he immediately asked her what her father and she were experimenting/working on. In chapter 15, Robert found out about CERN's LHC, which is the largest machine in the world. Robert did not really understand why they would dig up so much ground, just to smash a tiny particle (which is what the LHC did). In chapter 16, a camera has been stolen. I'm not sure where this happened but it said that camera #86 was missing, but still in use.

In chapter 17, Vittoria told her story of how Leonardo adopted her. She told Robert and Maximilian how she was very curious about things. That is how Leonardo and Vittoria first "bonded." They were both interested in unexplained things. Thinking of her story, Vittoria still couldn't grasp the fact that her father was dead. Knowing the information might be helpful; Vittoria showed Robert and Maximilian Leonardo's and her lab. During that, Robert found out the missing eye of Leonardo served as a higher purpose. The lab that Vittoria showed them needed an eye scan to unlock/open the doors. Robert knew whoever murdered Leonardo wanted to get into the lab. Thus, Leonardo and Vittoria Vetra must have been working on something big. Maximilian told Vittoria to check if anything at all was missing, but nothing was. Vittoria was a little confused because she did not know about her father's missing eye. Then, Vittoria explained the project of her father. She explained her father's battle between religion and science being joined. Vittoria then explained the project. Her father's theory was "creating something, from nothing at all." Her father's project was a success. He created a small universe from nothing at all. He made Anti-Matter.

I don't really like the character Maximilian. I find him a little sneaky or mysterious. I think he has maybe just a tiny part in the murder of Leonardo. I find him suspicious and I predict he has a small bad side, or maybe even huge bad side. He kept questioning Vittoria on the project, like he knew more than he said he did. All Leonardo told him was something along the line of needing privacy because he was working on something that can change the Big Bang Theory. I also found it suspicious that Maximilian would touch the dead body of Leonardo, to see his missing eye. If I were in his place, I also would've called the police. Certainly, they would be able to find hints about the murderer. A little bit past page 73, it also said he momentarily stood from his wheel chair, but he didn't fall. I assume people in wheel chairs cannot stand at all without holding on to something or someone. I know this because my cousin is in a wheel chair and that is how he stands up when he needs to go to the bathroom. I understand that maybe Maximilian's legs are different or differently sick, but I still don't think it is possible.

I am really in love with this book! I think it is one of the best books I've read yet! Even though this book is more for adults, I understand about everything and if I don't, I either search it or ask someone. I really love how this book is almost impossible to put down. When you have to go to bed or stop reading, you get that "sigh" feeling. You feel disappointed that you have to stop reading. I also really like how it is also a mystery and you can try to solve some of the riddles on your own before you know the actual answer. This book includes almost everything (mystery, horror/thriller, etc). I can't wait to finish reading it! I really want to find out if they catch the murderer. I still can't believe some of the people/murderers in the book get away with things you would find impossible to do. Even though this book is very thick, it is definitely a "can't put down" book. You feel as if you want to finish the book all in one day. I love this book! 1299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004user:ElabethP 2.16.11 __ Angels and Demons __ by Dan Brown Pages 73-95

In chapter 20, the Hassasin had some kind of disguise on. He was in a tunnel and he was following step 2. In chapter 21, Vittoria admitted she made the cases to keep the anti-matter in. Also, the anti-matter is visible to the naked eye. The anti-matter floats in mid air, in the center of the jar. Vittoria also explained that the anti-matter would destruct anything it touched, because of matter. Vittoria was about to demonstrate, but Maximilian freaked out on her. He even momentarily stood up from his wheel chair. That is the part that I talked about in my last entry, the reason I find him a little "weird." After that, Vittoria explained to Maximilian that it was okay because the battery has a backup energy source. Also, jars of anti-mater allow Vittoria to study the anti matter. Vittoria also explained the anti-matter to Robert and Maximilian. She told them that the energy the anti-matter releases is pure.

Finally, Maximilian allowed Vittoria to demonstrate. When she did, a huge amount of light shone very brightly. When they would finally see, the anti-matter was gone, it turned into nothing. In chapter 23, Maximilian was amazed. He kept shooting at Vittoria with questions on the experiment. Even when Vittoria asked to see her father, he kept asking questions and wouldn’t answer. Then, Robert and Maximilian started questioning about who knew about the anti-matter, so they could have a suspect. All Vittoria said was that no one else knew about it because they both swore not to tell anyone. Vittoria knew her father didn’t tell anyone because it was his idea in the first place. Later, Vittoria told about the second laboratory that kept huge amount of anti-matter. It also had a retina scan. When they got to the retina scan, there was blood all over it. Below it was the eye of Leonardo Vetra. Vittoria and Robert both quickly rushed in, but the room was completely empty. Vittoria was in terror. Robert then explained that they used the eye to steal a canister. Therefore, Leonardo was killed for his genius. The only reason Vittoria was in terror was because it was a large amount of anti-matter and it could be used as a weapon. Robert thought it would be used as a terrorism weapon.

If I were Maximilian Kohler at this point, I would call the police right away. I would be terrified. If the murderer managed to kill a genius scientist when there is tons of people around, think what this person could do to anyone else. The police might be able to find a suspect or some finger prints or something! A detective would also be good in this situation. Also, I wouldn’t be questioning Vittoria about the experiment. It was kept a secret for a reason, and it being used as a weapon is only one. There are other millions of ways it can be bad and it definitely should be kept a secret. If Vittoria wanted to tell someone about it, I think Maximilian would be the first to know. If I were Maximilian, I would also be terrified. For one reason, the murderer can still be in the building. The murderer can kill Maximilian, too. Another reason would be because another place is in danger because of the anti-matter. I wouldn’t be amazed that much either. I would save the questions for a better time and place.

I still think this book is amazing. It has so much action and some violent things. I feel as if it is a horror story. You also never know what is coming up next. There are some surprising things that jump out and you and make your jaw drop to the ground! I really can’t wait to finish the book. I want to know the ending so badly, but I know I have to wait to find out. I love enjoying reading this book every night and not being able to put it down. I understand everything in the book and I love the random mouth dropping scenes. (: 12996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004129969200412996920041299692004user:ElabethP
 * 2.22.11 **
 * Angels and Demons by Dan Brown **
 * Pages 95- 127 **


 * In chapter 26, the Hassassin was in the tunnel at a door. He knocked on the door and waited 5 minutes, just as he was told to do. Then, he opened the creaky doors and went inside. In chapter 27, Maximilian was still refusing to get any help. Vittoria refused to listen to him, but she couldn't call anyone because there was no dial tone on her cell phone. Since Vittoria didn't understand why they couldn't get police help, Maximilian had to explain to her about the satanic cult (Illuminati). Maximilian and Robert both also told Vittoria about the branding on the chest of Vittoria's father. In chapter 28, someone was looking for Maximilian. The person on the phone said he needed an injection of some kind. In chapter 29, Vittoria told Robert the story of how she was adopted. When the catholic priest came to visit her (Leonardo), she was asking many questions. Leonardo was even warned about her excessive questioning. In chapter 30, Maximilian Kohler was still being searched for. It must have been very important because he was called through the intercom. Before Maximilian left, he had a phone call. Since he couldn't go, he made Robert Langton meet someone at the airport to go somewhere. Robert's mission was to locate the canister in Rome. When Maximilian Kohler was about to give more information on the Swiss Guards, he was cut off by his doctors. Maximilian had asthma, and started to choke. **


 * In chapter 31, Vittoria and Robert were on the plane to Rome. Robert started to explain how he doesn't completely believe in God and how he has some doubts. Then, Vittoria explained her religion. Robert seemed really interested in it. Next, Vittoria and Robert started talking about the Illuminati. Robert explained how the eye above the pyramid was an Illuminati symbol. There was a lot more Illuminati symbols on the dollar bill. Under the pyramid, it had the words "Novus Ordo Seclorum." It means nonreligious. Vittoria didn't really understand why they would put an Illuminati symbol on the dollar bill, so Robert had to go further into his explanation. Robert explained that Wallace told the president the words meant "New Deal", so president Franklin D. Roosevelt had no reason to disagree. In chapter 32, the pilot of the plane was a little confused because he didn't know what was going on. When they were flying over Rome, Vittoria chuckled at Robert's Mickey Mouse watch. Robert explained it was a present from his parents. Later, they were all checked by a guard to make sure they had no weapons. In chapter 33, there was a huge crowd in Vatican City. Robert was worried the anti-matter news had already leaked out to the press. He was really relieved when it was only a vote for the new pope. In the next chapter, Cardinal Mortati was gazing at the Sistine Chapel. He was a little confused because it was really dark. The Sistine Chapel usually is really light and has rays of sunlight shining through the windows. In chapter 35, Vittoria and Robert landed in Vatican City. There were tons of different signs everywhere. The streets were pretty empty because the cardinals were at the Sistine Chapel, preparing for Conclave. Then, Vittoria and Robert were led down a huge flight of stairs and they ended at a huge locked steel door. **


 * I predict that Robert and Vittoria will become very close through-out the book. They seem to have a pretty decent relationship already, when they have only known each other for about an hour or so. I also predict that the camera that was missing before was stolen by the Hassassin. I think he will use it to record some things that can end up a really big part in history. For example, if the anti-matter is used as a weapon, it would blow up and most likely blow up a city. It might cause some serious struggles and damages. Thus, he would want to show the world. After all, he is taking orders from a satanic cult. I also believe that they want to prove that Illuminati still lives and is present in the world today. Another thing I predict is that the anti-matter will be very difficult to find. Not a lot of people know about it, so it would be hard to detect with some kind of machine that I doubt was even invented. If Illuminati was really planning on using it as a weapon, they wouldn’t want anyone to find it. **

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 * I still love this book. Every chapter I read I can’t believe some of the action. I can picture every little scene happening in my head. The way the author describes everything makes it very easy. I love the way the author describes everything. Since there is a picture of the author in the back of the book, I picture Robert looking like him. I picture Vittoria looking like Victoria from New Moon, except with blonde hair. I can’t wait to finish reading the book! I only have about 170 pages to go. I try to read as much as I can and I can’t put the book down at night or whenever I read. No matter where I am, I read this book. I’m getting closer and closer to finishing it. Then, I can also watch the movie. Angels and Demons is absolutely great and amazing! **
 * 2/28/11 **
 * Pages 127-202 **


 * In chapter 36, Vittoria and Robert are in a very decorated room that was behind the steel door. In the room, there is a man named Olivetti on the phone that they are waiting for to finish. When he did, he found out the man hasn’t even started looking for the canister of anti-matter yet. The man isn’t stressing out about it at all. He says they have a ton of devices, but Vittoria explains none of them are useful. Vittoria and Robert try to convince him the anti-matter will explode in 6 hours, but he doesn’t believe anything. The man doesn’t believe them about the murder or the satanic cult. Then in the next chapter, Vittoria made a plan. She wanted to call the man in charge like the Pope or something using the office phone. She assumed the Pope would be number 1, considering he was the most important, but it didn’t work. Olivetti was mad about that so he locked them up. In chapter 38, Vittoria made her call and the Camerlengo, an important person, made Olivetti release them. So, Commander Olivetti was commanded to bring Robert and Vittoria to his office. In chapter 39, Vittoria and Robert were being brought to the Camerlengo. His office was beautiful. Then, Robert started talking about the Illuminati. Unlike Olivetti, the Camerlengo believed them. In chapter 40, Camerlengo Carlo was telling Commander Olivetti to find the canister, but the commander still didn’t believe them. He believed that it was all some kind of prank. Then, Olivetti got a bomb threat, and he finally believed Robert and Vittoria. In chapter 41, the man talking to Olivetti was a messenger from Illuminati. The messenger said he had men on the inside of Vatican City. He also said he had 4 cardinals that Olivetti didn’t even know were missing. The messenger was planning on killing another cardinal every hour. **


 * In chapter 42, the Sistine Chapel was steaming hot. Carlo was late, and when he walked in there was arguing about Conclave. The Camerlengo wasn’t sure what to do, but in the end he decided to wait. In chapter 43, people wanted to lock down the Cardinal College building to make sure no more cardinals went missing. Then, Vittoria went back to CERN to recharge and she left Robert alone. Robert started planning while she was gone. In the next chapter, someone called a news network. The number was anonymous, so the woman didn’t have a clue who it was. In chapter 45, Vittoria returned. Vittoria and Robert started planning together. Suddenly, Robert had a “eureka” moment. Robert might be able to locate the cardinals. Robert knew some documents/books that Galileo wrote. Galileo drew out or kind of wrote a map to the Illuminati lair. Also, the early cross included Fire, Water, Earth and Air. Robert also explained Galileo used hidden sculptures. Then, Commander Olivetti escorted them to the building in which they had Galileo’s books. In chapter 49, the Archivio Vaticano was empty. Robert and Vittoria were searching for Galileo’s books, but it was a little hard to find because they used an un-alphabetical computer catalog. So they were on their own. Robert found a whole box full of stuff on Illuminati and Galileo. Robert also believed 503 was the Illuminati’s number. The 3 books Galileo wrote were Dialogo, Discorsi, and the Diagramma delle Verita (also known as Diagrams of Truth and is the most secret book Galileo wrote). The books were how Galileo got the Segno word out. DIII (the 3 “D” books) is also the Roman numeral for 503 (hence Robert’s hypothesis). Then, Robert started to search through all the books for the 4 churches the cardinals will be murdered. **


 * I can’t believe the Illuminati. They seem so weird or scary. I can’t believe they are actually planning on killing the 4 cardinals in public and possibly in front of a camera. I also can’t believe that they are really going to blow up the whole Vatican City. It is kind of hard to believe they are real. The murders they commit and the other things they do just seem so inhuman like. They seem like they are devils that just love to start trouble. I also can’t believe they get joy and it puts a smile on their face to see people die and being killed. The scariest thing is they are just like normal people. If I was sitting next to an Illuminati person, I wouldn’t even be able to tell the difference. They can kill you in a second with no problem. It’s really all unbelievable. **


 * So far, this book is amazing. The action going on is still unbelievable. If it was a true story, I would be scared of it actually happening again. I can only imagine how scared Olivetti, the Camerlengo, Robert and Vittoria feel. I feel really bad for Vittoria, because she had a part in this creation. If she didn’t create it, people’s lives wouldn’t be in danger. The book has some surprising things. When you first read about Robert and Vittoria telling Commander Olivetti, most authors would make Olivetti believe them right away. You would think that Olivetti would freak out, but he doesn’t. He stays as cool as a cucumber. If I was him, I would be extremely worried. I really love this book a ton! **

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In chapter 50, Robert and Vittoria were in a vault that was entirely on Galileo. The air in the vault was dry and they would suffocate in 20 minutes. In chapter 51, a man was telling another man about the 4 missing cardinals, but the man doesn’t believe him. So the man started searching key words and when he was done, he wanted the other guy to be kidding. In chapter 52, Robert couldn’t find the book they were looking for. He was positive it was in there, and he was right because he soon found it. He quickly started searching through the book for the number 503, but when he couldn’t find anything, he started to believe “lingua pure” means something else. In the next chapter, the Hassassin was talking to the 4 missing cardinals. He was thinking about who to kill first. In chapter 54, Vittoria was searching through the books with Robert. Vittoria spotted at the bottom of the page a foot note. It said, “The path of light is laid, the sacred test.” Robert found it really weird that it was written in English. It didn’t really make sense because they didn’t speak much English in the 1600’s. Then they found out it was a whole poem by John Milton. Robert soon found out the first murder spot is at Santi’s tomb. They were about a mile away from the church. Robert and Vittoria quickly told Olivetti. Commander Olivetti wasn’t really pleased with the news. All they knew for 100% is that the tomb is in the Pantheon. Since Olivetti still didn’t believe them completely, he abandoned them. He didn’t think the murderer could get into the tomb. Olivetti was about to leave them stranded, but he though it over and restarted the mission. Then, they left for the church. First, Vittoria went in. She would use her cell phone as communication with the commander. She was about to leave and go in, but Robert got worried about her going alone. Commander Olivetti told Robert to go in with her. He said it would be more convincing because couples traveled often to the Pantheon together. Robert hid his gun in his pocket and Vittoria smiled as they walked into the church holding hands. When Robert started thinking, he was still in shock. Six hours ago he was home, now in Europe on a huge mission. When they walked in, the guards didn’t search Robert’s pockets. Robert has never shot a gun before either so he was a little worried. On the other hand, in 10 minutes there would be a murder. So far, everything seemed normal. In chapter 61, the air in the tomb was cool and damp. Eight more minutes till the murder. All they saw were Christian temples. When Robert and Vittoria split up to search, Robert bumped into an older man. He started telling him the history of the Pantheon. Then, Vittoria called over Robert. The dates of Santi’s tomb and the Diagramma did not match. Robert might have been wrong and the tomb is in another place.

Robert started thinking about the “Demon’s Hole.” Demon’s Hole means buco diavolo and that might be the crypt. Then, Commander Olivetti moved in his men. Robert quickly told Olivetti and they went to the other place. They were looking for a church. It stood out very clearly. They searched for another entrance/exit to see how the Hassassin could possibly get inside. Vittoria soon called Robert’s name. One of the doors WAS locked. Meaning that someone opened it.

I love the way the author makes this story seem realistic. When Robert realized he made a mistake, it was realistic. Everyone makes mistakes and I love how Dan included that in this story. I like how he didn’t make Robert exactly right. I also love the way the author puts so much detail in his book. You can picture everything in the book. Sometimes, it shows you see gross things that are extremely detailed. For example, when Leonardo was murdered. Dan Brown included a lot of detail about the murder. It was a little creepy and scary. Another thing I love is how Vittoria and Robert seem perfect for each other but they don’t do anything about it. It’s really obvious how Vittoria smiled when they held hands, that she has feelings for him. I love how he keeps them just so close together but yet far apart.

I love the book Angels and Demons. I can’t put it down. The details are amazing. The way Dan Brown describes everything is like a little movie playing in your head. It seems very realistic. I can picture everything like it’s happening right in front of me. I can’t put the book down! I love everything about it! I can’t wait to finish it!