This book is such absolute drek that I was very reluctant to go near anything by Dan Brown again. I've forgiven him for this turd because I enjoyed the movie "The DaVinci Code". While I despise the deliberate spreading of misinformation, I give him artistic license. Artistic license doesn't excuse the stupidity of Digital Fortress though, it reads like a cheap Hollywood formula. The heroine isn't just super-smart, she's also super beautiful and super stylish? Gee super idea, Dan. Also, for a technical thriller, you expect a certain calibre of technical information, which was lacking. If this review saves one person from wasting time and money, it was worth it...