ryodragon20's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
orygunn's review against another edition
4.0
Gabriel Allon is one of my favorite literary characters. The book is another great tale of spies and espionage.
foxon's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this was a pretty good read. Its a little simplistic as far as the writing is concerned and the twist I saw coming a mile away, but I would read more books in this series so for that reason I gave it a third star.
jerlad's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Very very very slow
kketelaar's review against another edition
4.0
Espionage thrillers are not my normal pick, but this is an extremely well-written book. A great use of the language, interesting, and thought-provoking - I'm glad I gave it a try.
eldiente's review against another edition
3.0
Gabriel Allon is moving towards a new phase in his career and this novel seems like a transition towards a renewal of the series. The author didn't seem to build as much suspense as usual but clearly set-up some characters and scenarios for the future.
staylorbaptiste's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
dancing_with_our_hands_tied's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
spicyalfredo's review against another edition
Honestly, nothing against the book - I’m just not very into thrillers focused on political intrigue. My dad really likes this series.