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nickertz's review against another edition
3.0
A very good spy story. What can be said without spoiling it? Gabriel is as crafty as ever - the whole story is very believable. Almost makes you feel sorry for the bad guys - almost.
blinker's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the early books in this series, but Silva has been phoning it in for the last few books. There was no real character development in this one, and the plot was very formulaic. Not sure I'll bother reading the next one.
pruemansfield56's review against another edition
2.0
Picked up on spec. Not my cup of tea, in terms of genre. Not helped by having to abandon it half way through to do my book club reading, so picking up the threads was harder. Didn’t really engage me, even at the beginning.
skinnypenguin's review against another edition
4.0
Quite an intricately plotted story. It starts off with bombings in several places in the world and Gabriel realizes the mastermind behind them is "the one that got away" in a previous operation. He is determined to get him this time and recruits his former team to go after him, especially the woman who had seen him the most. He then constructs an elaborate ruse to get a major drug importer to help.
As chief of "the Office" Gabriel should not be doing field work but can't help himself. He plans, orchestrates and takes part in the taking down of this terrorist mastermind. A well written and suspenseful book.
As chief of "the Office" Gabriel should not be doing field work but can't help himself. He plans, orchestrates and takes part in the taking down of this terrorist mastermind. A well written and suspenseful book.
jennyk's review against another edition
3.0
I think that I'm experiencing the law of diminishing returns. I love Gabriel Allon and the rest of the gang. The stories are just getting too repetitive.
tma29b66's review against another edition
4.0
Read (or listen to) enough of any fictional series, and its novelty eventually wears off. The question is: does its familiarity feel mundane, or welcome, like occasional visits with good friends?
For me, with the Gabriel Allon series it's the latter. Sure, having George Guidall narrate helps, but Silva's apparently well-researched plot details help keep the story fresh. If you've enjoyed past Allon novels, you'll likely enjoy this one.
As a complacent American who feels like he gets his understanding of the Middle East from Daniel Silva and Alex Berenson, I especially appreciated the author's note, which is substantial, and describes some of what Silva learned while preparing this book.
For me, with the Gabriel Allon series it's the latter. Sure, having George Guidall narrate helps, but Silva's apparently well-researched plot details help keep the story fresh. If you've enjoyed past Allon novels, you'll likely enjoy this one.
As a complacent American who feels like he gets his understanding of the Middle East from Daniel Silva and Alex Berenson, I especially appreciated the author's note, which is substantial, and describes some of what Silva learned while preparing this book.
stephang18's review against another edition
3.0
Still the exact same formula as the last several, but somewhat better written.
coolhand773's review against another edition
4.0
Another successful step forward in this long-running series. As I've said in recent reviews, it feels like Silva is continuing to find fresh and relevant ways to keep this series on-point. Characters continue to develop in meaningful ways and I've begun to feel like a part of the "family" given how many times I've encountered some of these delightful creations. Keep up the great work, Mr. Silva!