Now that I've finished Inferno, it upsets me even more that so many people have such rotten things to say about Dan Brown's formulaic writing. This was a tautly plotted thriller with far more reality laced through it than most thriller writers bother with (specifically in the areas of art, history, literature, and genetics) and about a hundred unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing write through the climax. On top of all that, it's based on a theme of real import - the danger of human overpopulation, and the morals and ethics of genetic tampering - unlike so many other thrillers that are based essentially on how nasty can people be?

I, for one, really enjoyed reading this book, just as I enjoyed Dan Brown's other Robert Langdon books. In the grand scheme of things, I believe people that have negative comments for Brown's books are viewing them through a lens of envy and pride based on the incredible wealth their author has accumulated, not based on the actual quality of the writing itself.

On behalf of my fellow readers, Mr. Brown, I'm sorry about that. Can't wait for the next Langdon story!
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