herbert cohen asked this question about The Cellist (Gabriel Allon, #21):
Why in the world would the author sully a work of fiction with his personal anti-Trump propaganda? I have been a fan of Mr. Silva for many years but will no longer buy any future works of his.
JB Chimene Silva's books are always set historically in the time period for those events. That is what makes these books so interesting. Current events always pl…moreSilva's books are always set historically in the time period for those events. That is what makes these books so interesting. Current events always play a key role. Between the pandemic and the insurrection, surely you figured those would play a role in this book. Whitewashing history does not solve the issue.(less)
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