Analysis

When Langdon receives the phone call, at first it seems like a joke, and he does not take it seriously at all. When he gets more evidence to prove that the man on the other end truly does have quite the scenario on his hands, then he believes him. This section in the book is very important because it does not waste any time in getting to the case. The problem is addressed right off the bat, and progresses from there. It hooks the reader in, and gives good detail, but leaves you in suspense. He develops his ideas quickly and thoroughly, but always leaves you hanging, and that is why the first section of the book is so important.