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.
Bill Silva has become as sad and old as Gabriel and it's time for them both to retire. Both the characters and the author have become so bored that they ha…moreSilva has become as sad and old as Gabriel and it's time for them both to retire. Both the characters and the author have become so bored that they have to offend 50% of the American public to generate some sort of interest. Silva seemed to be slipping further left in his writings, but I guess I'll never understand why a supporter of Israel could support the left. I read that 63% of Israelis support Trump, so go figure. To each his own! (less)
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