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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
This is the 1st book in a series about a Mossad assassin/art restorer, Gabriel Allon. This book covers how Gabriel is lured back from bitter retirement to face his Palestinian nemesis and save the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. The writing is good and the action is fast paced. I liked the plotting and the characters enough to give the next books in the series a shot.
An easy fun crime book - spies in Israel and Europe with lots of twists in the storyline. My parents love Daniel Silva and I will continue reading more of these books!
I've been wanting to start this series for a while after receiving a bunch of recommendations from different people. Whilst it wasn't the best introduction to a thriller series I've ever read, there were definitely enough sparks to light my interest and continue on with the next book to see where it leads.
What I did like was the difference in setting from books I typically read of this type. This book was based around the Israeli government intelligence department, an entity I've never really come across before - it's pretty much either just the US or UK intelligence agencies that tend to crop up in other books. It was interesting to read about the different culture and mindset.
What I did like was the difference in setting from books I typically read of this type. This book was based around the Israeli government intelligence department, an entity I've never really come across before - it's pretty much either just the US or UK intelligence agencies that tend to crop up in other books. It was interesting to read about the different culture and mindset.
Meh. Thought I would start off with this series and the premise sounded interesting but for me the book fell a little flat. It was okay, but definitely not a page turner for me. It was not as exciting as I anticipated it would be and I didn't connect much with the characters. Perhaps the books get better as the series progresses? I might give it another chance just to see.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
If you enjoy a good suspense or mystery title, then this one may be a great read. While entertaining, there is a lot of back story in the novel.
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No