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So I just finished reading Digital Fortress tonight. Overall, I thought it was pretty good, but the end of the book was tedious, especially for anyone who knows anything about math, science or computers. And if you know something about all three of those, you'll find yourself yelling at the characters for about the final 50 pages. Many of the plot points were predictable, and some of the less developed plot elements surfaced late in the story, making the ending even more frustrating.

But aside from the end of the story, the rest was pretty good. Taking place at the NSA, the timing couldn't have been better with the recent news that the NSA has been spying on American citizens with the consent of the President. In the classic Dan Brown style, this book pairs two brilliant minds on a cerebral case, with many elements taking place in Europe - Spain in this case. Some of the logic and reasoning is exciting, and the story has several plausible elements, making the reader feel very present in the action.

Ultimately, I rated this 3 of 5. It is not Brown's best work, but if you enjoyed Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code you will probably enjoy this as well.