Digital Fortress
Overview:
When the NSA’s invincible code-breaking machine encounters a mysterious code it cannot break, the agency calls its head cryptographer, Susan Fletcher, a brilliant and beautiful mathematician. What she uncovers sends shock waves through the corridors of power. The NSA is being held hostage…not by guns or bombs, but by a code so ingeniously complex that if released it would cripple U.S. intelligence. Caught in an accelerating tempest of secrecy and lies, Susan Fletcher battles to save the agency she believes in. Betrayed on all sides, she finds herself fighting not only for her country but also for her life, and in the end, for the life of the man she loves.
Pages: 429 Pages
Writers: Dan Brown.
Recommendations: Bourne Identity, The By Robert Ludlum – A Time to Kill By John Grisham
Review By: Jason Schulte
Rating: 
Let me start by saying that I’ve been knee-deep in the world of computers for what feels like a lifetime. Naturally, when I stumbled upon this book, my interest was piqued. The story revolves around a code that even the most powerful supercomputer can’t crack. Dan Brown has a way with words that grabs you from the get-go. It only took about four pages before I was completely hooked and unwilling to set the book aside.
Brown excels at creating characters that you can’t help but root for and respect. The book is jam-packed with intrigue, suspense, and heart-pounding action. However, I must admit that the final third of the book left me feeling a bit underwhelmed. The buildup was intense, but the payoff fell short of my expectations. It seemed like the author hit a roadblock and wasn’t quite sure how to tie up all the loose ends.
Despite this minor hiccup, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found myself unable to tear myself away from its pages. It’s safe to say that this is the second fastest I’ve devoured a book since my teenage years. So, if you’re in the mood for a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat, give this one a go. You won’t be disappointed.