Robert Langdon 5: Origin - Dan Brown

In Origin, Dan Brown returns with the fifth installment of his internationally acclaimed Robert Langdon series, blending art, science, religion, and technology into an electrifying thriller that questions the very origins of humanity.

When Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend a presentation by his former student Edmond Kirsch, he expects a groundbreaking revelation. Kirsch, a brilliant futurist and tech visionary, claims to have discovered answers to humanity’s oldest questions: Where do we come from? and Where are we going?

But moments before Kirsch’s revelation is unveiled, chaos erupts. The meticulously planned event is sabotaged, and Kirsch’s discovery is lost—along with his life. With danger closing in, Langdon escapes the museum alongside Ambra Vidal, the museum’s elegant director, embarking on a perilous journey through Spain’s most iconic landmarks.

From Bilbao to Barcelona, Langdon and Vidal race to decrypt a password that holds the key to Kirsch’s secret. Their journey leads them through cathedrals, cryptic codes, and modern art installations—while powerful enemies conspire to bury the truth forever.

Brilliantly written and packed with breathtaking twists, Origin challenges readers to confront the intersection between faith, technology, and human evolution in a world where science might become the new religion.

Main Themes of the Book

• The conflict between science and religion
• Human origins and the future of evolution
• Artificial intelligence and ethical dilemmas
• Symbolism in art and architecture
• Truth, secrecy, and the nature of belief

Why You Should Read This Book by Dan Brown

• A fast-paced intellectual thriller from the author of The Da Vinci Code and Inferno.
• Explores profound questions about human existence and technological advancement.
• Rich in symbolism, history, and art, set against the stunning backdrop of Spain.
• Features one of literature’s most iconic characters — Robert Langdon.
• Perfect for fans of philosophical thrillers and high-stakes mysteries.

Origin is Dan Brown’s most thought-provoking and visionary novel to date—a story that explores the fragile balance between science and faith, reason and wonder. With masterful storytelling and relentless suspense, Brown once again delivers a thriller that keeps readers questioning until the very last page.

A must-read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of technology, belief, and the human spirit.