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After reading the politically driven "Cellist", I feel uncomfortable reading anything from Silva. Does anybody else out there agree?

Nancy B @Arnold Kanarek, while I generally agree with your reaction to the last few books, Silva's series has been political from the get-go because of the ma…more@Arnold Kanarek, while I generally agree with your reaction to the last few books, Silva's series has been political from the get-go because of the main character, his country and its international conflicts. In fact, Silva said that he never expected the first Gabriel Allon book to become a series because of his main character. Further, we see the political behavior of many other countries in this series - notably Russia, UK, USA and Switzerland. So his adding (more) American politics lately is just another flavor to the mix. He's the author, he takes the risk. Readers will or will not follow him there.(less)

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I've never read any of the books in this series, but this is a book club selection of a club I just joined. Will I understand #22 in the series as a stand-alone? Thanks

BonBon It stands on its own but would be doubly rewarding to have read the previous books.
…moreIt stands on its own but would be doubly rewarding to have read the previous books.
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Do I need to read Silva's books in order?

Vicki They stand alone, but you will understand the ongoing characters much better and in my opinion get more enjoyment from the book.

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