One of the best stories I've read in a long time. I very rarely give a book 5/5 stars unless it captivates me and fills me with both wonder and excitement. This book did everything and more! Historical fiction books are some of my favorite because you have to decipher the history that it was pulled from and inspired by. I found myself turning to google and research to learn about The Vatican, the illuminati, US currency, and so many more things! This is a fictional story, but it really intrigues you and makes you wonder. 
 As someone that's not religious at all towards the end when the Camerlegno had his "ah-ha!" moment it really resonated with me. Specially when they said, 
 "Each of us is a God, Buddha had said.Each of us knows all .We need only open our minds to hear our own wisdom." It had me pondering and wondering to learn more and dive deeper. 
 I also found myself on an epic adventure of science, religion, and faith with Robert and Vittoria. I can't recommend this book enough to other people! It's a long one, but very much so well worth it. The countdowns had my adrenaline rushing and hoping that they could save the day. It was as though I was racing with them through a puzzle that had a timer (literally) on it. I feel as though it's been SO long since I've seen the movie and I don't even remember it. Now if I were to go back and watch the movie it'd take on a completely new meaning to me. I'll probably end up renting it this week! & I can't wait to read more of Dan Brown's books. I respect the amount of research he had to put into this novel to make it so well written together.