Book Review #90
The Fallen Angel
by Daniel Silva
This is the first book by Daniel Silva that I have read; but despite his huge popularity and the fact that this novel is a page turner, I cannot see myself reading another book by him. Yes, there is suspense and the various subplots intersect literally around the world, covering timely events, especially in the Middle East. But there is very little action. However, what bothered me the most, when I wasn't rolling my eyes at some of the dialogue and plot contrivances, was the author repeatedly referring to Gabriel Allon's (his protagonist) previous exploits depicted in some of the twelve novels preceding this one. Obviously I hadn't read any of those works of fiction, which left me pretty much in the dark. Also, "The Fallen Angel" is over four hundred pages and feels like it. In my opinion, for fans only.
by Daniel Silva
This is the first book by Daniel Silva that I have read; but despite his huge popularity and the fact that this novel is a page turner, I cannot see myself reading another book by him. Yes, there is suspense and the various subplots intersect literally around the world, covering timely events, especially in the Middle East. But there is very little action. However, what bothered me the most, when I wasn't rolling my eyes at some of the dialogue and plot contrivances, was the author repeatedly referring to Gabriel Allon's (his protagonist) previous exploits depicted in some of the twelve novels preceding this one. Obviously I hadn't read any of those works of fiction, which left me pretty much in the dark. Also, "The Fallen Angel" is over four hundred pages and feels like it. In my opinion, for fans only.
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