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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
Huge disappointment. I’ve read most of this series and recommended it to many friends for its intriguing plots and excellent character development. Throughout most of the series, Silva’s grasp of history and geopolitics serve him well. Unfortunately this time it completely fails him. His attempt to manufacture conflict and a grand conspiracy from nine peripheral words in the Gospels not only falls flat, but fails to even pass the most basic logical, theological, and historical knowledge. The result ends up being a non-sensical, faux-Da Vinci Code.
Mr. Silva is one of my favorite authors. I read, Patterson, Lee Child, DeMille, Reilly, Berry, Haig, Coes, Thor, Flynn, Brad Taylor, Sergeant, Ludlum, Clancy, er al., all of whom have at some point disappointed me with at least one novel. Mr Silva has never disappointed.
Was this one of my favorites in the Gabriel Allon series.....no. But Mr. Silva still writes a tight, well researched, well presented novel. Those saying “this book is too religious!”, have you read other books in the series? The fact that the main character is the leader of the Israeli Secret Service should probably be a small hint for you that religion may play a small role.
Was this one of my favorites in the Gabriel Allon series.....no. But Mr. Silva still writes a tight, well researched, well presented novel. Those saying “this book is too religious!”, have you read other books in the series? The fact that the main character is the leader of the Israeli Secret Service should probably be a small hint for you that religion may play a small role.
I enjoy always enjoy a Gabriel Allon novel but TBH it's probably time to find a new leading man. He seems a bit old to be doing all of what he's doing.
Another great Gabriel Allon novel! Return to the Vatican, so it ties to several earlier books, but can be read alone. Interesting evolution of Gabriel and his team with some of the typical traits. Fun elements you don't see coming, but great story. One of my favorite in the series.
slow-paced
Could not finish. Story development excruciatingly slow.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Order is a gold star in the Gabriel Allon series. It is faced paced and rich in lore that Silva is so good at weaving into the action of the story. Luigi Donati and Veronica Marchese make a reappearance and they are a great foil for Gabriel and Chiara.
While these books are so good on their own (and can absolutely be read as stand-alones), the series itself flows so easily with each book containing traces of a previous one. There are so many layers to each of Silva's books and he is now a insta-buy author of mine.
While these books are so good on their own (and can absolutely be read as stand-alones), the series itself flows so easily with each book containing traces of a previous one. There are so many layers to each of Silva's books and he is now a insta-buy author of mine.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A