Inferno

Interesting Facts

• The book begins with the main character, Robert Langdon, waking up in a hospital in Florence, not remembering how he got there.
• The plot revolves around Dante Alighieri's «Divine Comedy», especially the first part — «Inferno».
• The book provides detailed descriptions of Florence's historical and cultural landmarks, such as the Palazzo Vecchio and the Baptistery of San Giovanni.
• One of the key elements of the plot is a mysterious virus that threatens humanity.
• The book features numerous anagrams and puzzles that Langdon must solve to progress in his investigation.
• One of the central characters is the enigmatic scientist Bertrand Zobrist, who believes overpopulation is the main threat to humanity's future.
• The book raises important questions about bioethics and moral dilemmas related to genetic engineering and population control.