Yikes, I hesitate to put DNF because I know I'm gonna get pummeled by Silva fans. But this one, like the last one, just didn't have the mojo to hold me in the story. I gave it until page 200. I'd read three wonderful books of his right in a row, then the last two...not so much.
This is a great book t ...more

Disapointment

Terrible, first half to 2/3 was great. But when it goth to Washington it became pure propaganda.Silva has a severe case of Donald Trump derangement syndrome. Mr. Silva has deeply disappointed me.
Wayne Elkinsa ...more

Disappointing. Truly disappointing. After 21 books I guess it’s time to retire Gabriel Allon. I didn’t think I’d ever say that, but it was a good run.

Unfortunately, this is just the latest entertainer, actor, sports person, now writer that thinks the public needs to see and agree with their politic ...more

As others who have read the series from the start, I will read any Gabriel Allon book. That said, this is a weak sister in the group. Little participation from the usual support gang at his intelligence service. Rather, the plot resembles others where Allon trains and places an amateur into a group ...more

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed 20 ⅔ Gabriel Allon books. The last ⅓ of The Cellist is pure political propaganda. Mr. Silva has been masterful over the years with his ability to tell geopolitical stories of intrigue with subtle allusion to current events. There is nothing subtle as he puts his thumb on the ...more

Too political too forced to boring

If I wanted to relive the last 18 month of the pandemic and a one sided view of US politics, I might, only barely have liked this book. It’s really sub-par writing for Silva. I’ve enjoyed most everyone of his prior Allon books! However, Silva’s treatise on his obvio ...more

I was gifted an advance copy of The Cellist by the publisher.

I have been a devoted fan of Gabriel Allon and have read every book, some even twice,and have enthusiastically recommended the books to many friends. First of all, it was quite fun to see so many previous characters brought into this story ...more

I'm not much of one for spy novels or government agency intrigue but Daniel Silva has always been my one of my few exceptions. His books have always tackled current issues and were often prescience in their plots. More than once I've scratched my head a few months after reading one of his books thin ...more

In London. A Russian is dead. Poisoned. In his own home.

The Cellist plays her cello only at home for her own pleasure because she is employed in a high powered high paying job at a financial institution.

As per usual Mr. Silva has weaved an intricate nail-biting story of spy craft that only Gabriel A ...more

Very disappointed. Too much propaganda. ...more