The English Assassin by Daniel Silva

The English Assassin

Gabriel Allon #2

Daniel Silva with Campbell Scott

10 hours, 7 minutes • first pub 2002 (view editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced
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The English Assassin is ideal for readers who enjoy tightly-woven espionage thrillers that blend historical intrigue with high-stakes action, driven by complex characters navigating moral ambiguities in a shadowy world.

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The Unlikely Spy, Daniel Silva's extraordinary debut novel, was applauded by critics as it rocketed onto national bestseller lists. Now Silva has outdone himself, with a taut, lightning-paced thriller rooted assuredly in fact: Switzerland's shamef...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 1,870 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 84%

adventurous: 78%

tense: 59%

dark: 36%

informative: 19%

emotional: 9%

challenging: 7%

reflective: 4%

funny: 1%

hopeful: 1%

sad: 1%

Pace

50% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

43% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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