The English Assassin by Daniel Silva

The English Assassin

Gabriel Allon #2

Daniel Silva

437 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious fast-paced

Description

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 Summary of 738 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
adventurous 72%
tense 50%
dark 40%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 35%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 41% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.89

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