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Nov 14, 2022SPSit rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Author has established a working formula for his stories. In this one, he had returned to two previous lines of exploration: Hunting Nazis and exposing crooked Swiss bankers. The Rembrandt painting serves as the linkage of these two…
Apr 26, 2021wcbind421 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I'm pretty sure I read this one years ago but didn't remember the plot, so it doesn't matter. Gabriel is recruited by his friend, London art dealer Julian Isherwood, to recover a stolen Rembrandt portrait that Julian is on the hook for. …
Feb 12, 2021
Daniel Silvia is a writer that takes me in a Journey full of suspense, intrigue, passion, Justice, and vengeance all at the same time. Very entertaining. I love his style.
Sep 02, 2019jvb rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Best of his books I have tried to read, I actually finished this one. Usually his books are overdone and unbelievable, but this is the best of a poor lot.
Apr 14, 2019
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Apr 06, 2018
excellent read. spy, international art, iran, very well written. Gabriel Allon protagonist.
Nov 11, 2017cambridgedon rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was my first Daniel Silva book and it won't be the last. It takes a good writer to be able to tell a story, stay on track and thread and not let language get in the way (think the eminently unreadable show off Harlan Coben). This was…
May 16, 2016VRMurphy rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This was a good read. Think of Dan Brown's books, but with better writing. Some of the exposition is a little clunky, such as one character asking another for details that the first character surely would have known. A satisfying…
Mar 20, 2016mstolarik rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Too much history not enough mystery. Silva is beginning to repeat himself (remember Sarah?).
Jan 13, 2016happycanuck rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great plot with lots of action. A little slow at first but quickly picked up. Looking forward to reading more of his work.
Mar 01, 2015DanglingConversations rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Terrific spy novel underpinned by some great art restoration education. Fast paced, well researched and satisfying ending.
Oct 08, 20137626dee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Perhaps the best so far in the Allon series.
Sep 09, 2013HLARA rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Daniel Silva brings back our favorite art restorer/spy, Gabriel Allon. Silva does a great job combining history and fiction in this exciting tale.
NancyWilliams
Mar 25, 2013NancyWilliams rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me turning the pages. I did find it rather difficult to keep track of all the characters, some with complex names. All in all a great story. I'd recommend keeping a list of characters as you come…
mrsgail5756
Sep 07, 2012mrsgail5756 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
A very good read. I enjoyed this book I would recommend this book for all to read.
Feb 13, 2012deVichi rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is my 3rd Gabriel Allon book and it follows the same formula as the others. The base story continues from the Defector, something I like, and fills the gaps to the Portrait of the Spy. I still enjoy the characters and the details of…
Oct 07, 2011Dark_Matter rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Storyline similar to previous book but enjoyable none the less. Original ending.
Sep 15, 2011sharlkan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Too familiar Silva story line but still well done and with some surprising emotion. I assume Gabriel will take Ari's place when the time comes.
Jul 08, 2011wanderer rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I will never tire of Gabriel.
Jun 08, 2011RicardoEdm rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Not one of Silva's best but still a very good read
May 08, 2011Dub rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An excellent read. A page turner. Recommended.
Dec 31, 2010nipper rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
good, well written, twists.....liked it
Nov 14, 2010emerge rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Danile Silva's series featuring Gabriel Allon is about as close to a sure thing as it gets. Like others by authors such as Lee Child, Barry Eisler, John Sandford & Dennis Lehane, you feel a closeness & connection to these characters that…
Aug 08, 2010idm rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A great read and a most satisfactory ending.
May 15, 2010Keogh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Tense and memorable characters, and an outstanding lead in Gabriel Allon.