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Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 206 of 462 of The Order (Gabriel Allon, #20)

First time I've seen the author bog down a story using chapters upon chapters of biblical history. With the books focused on art, he used history sparingly to keep the plot moving

— Sep 28, 2024 06:49PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 162 of 462 of The Order (Gabriel Allon, #20)

I've yet to read any of the series that incorporate plot elements from other books. The parallels to DaVinci Code's wealthy Catholic order are obvious as is its similarity to Western politics.

— Sep 27, 2024 07:57PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 142 of 462 of The Order (Gabriel Allon, #20)

One part DaVinci Code, another Sherlock Holmes and I suspect we'll see more as the plot unfolds. Quite different from all the others

— Sep 27, 2024 07:33PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 215 of 352 of The Incredible Winston Browne

Sorry folks but I don't get the popularity.. Mediocre at best

— Sep 26, 2024 09:45PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 109 of 462 of The Order (Gabriel Allon, #20)

Unlike any of the others in the series, Silva puts Allon and his wife in the middle of a murder investigation of the Pope and quickly builds momentum in the process. Well done Mr Silva, well done!

— Sep 26, 2024 07:43PM 1 comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 54 of 462 of The Order (Gabriel Allon, #20)

Not often we see a Jewish intelligence director called in to investigate the death of the Pope! Talk about contradiction in terms.

— Sep 25, 2024 07:49PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 184 of 352 of The Incredible Winston Browne

No offense to those who enjoyed this, but it's not at all what I expected given it's ratings. An elderly sheriff with lung cancer in a small FL town. What's unique about that? Lol

— Sep 25, 2024 06:39PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 145 of 352 of The Incredible Winston Browne

Meh.. Sorry folks but this pales in comparison to Nobody's Fool or Empire Falls, the Pulitzer winner. Will keep reading with hopes for something engaging

— Sep 24, 2024 08:06PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 115 of 352 of The Incredible Winston Browne

For all those who rated this high, I'm wondering if you can share your reasons. I ask since I'm a fan of authors who tell small town stories, Richard Russo in particular. The plot is as simple as they get, and the characters are predictable. What am I missing?

— Sep 24, 2024 07:43PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 410 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

Enjoyable from start to finish but since it's only the seventh I'm in no position to give it a ranking. After all 24 books make a long series and its unlikely I'll to read them all

— Sep 22, 2024 06:11PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 385 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

PS the hardcover is 414 pages rather than the 480 shown here

— Sep 22, 2024 05:40PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 385 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

One of the best in the series due to the author's ability to research, hypothesize and build premise using both new and past characters alike. Unlike Grisham, Silva retains his mystery mojo and then some!

— Sep 22, 2024 05:39PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 344 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

Of all the books in the series, this is the first where Allon is captured..will be eager to learn how he escapes

— Sep 22, 2024 03:53PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 329 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

I feel it important to add that unlike some other mystery authors, Silva is one of the few that is not only consistent but manages to up his game through the creative process. And that's the mark of great writing!

— Sep 21, 2024 09:17PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 329 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

As the British would say, it's a bit of a sticky wicket! Or in film speak, the plot thickens

— Sep 21, 2024 08:36PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 254 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

This would make any of the Mission Impossible films look like child's play. I love how Silva weaves many of the usual suspects from previous books into the story!

— Sep 21, 2024 06:48PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 214 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

Not to be repetitive but this is perfect for adaptation to film! The dialog, spy elements, acrebic humor and mystery are terrific

— Sep 20, 2024 09:07PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 214 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

— Sep 20, 2024 08:22PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 183 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

Master of story and pacing, Silva has done it again!

— Sep 20, 2024 07:23PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 160 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

I'll be surprised if nobody adapts this to the big screen since it has a hatchet murders, art forgery, humor and mystery

— Sep 20, 2024 06:35PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 133 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

If I'm not mistaken this is the first time we see Allon forge six paintings by some of the greatest artists in history as a means to recover a $100M Picasso tied to the murder of an art historian!

— Sep 20, 2024 06:10PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 133 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

Possibly his best and one that's packed with snappy dialog and acrebic humor. That in itself takes talent!

— Sep 20, 2024 05:58PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 88 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

Another masterpiece from the mind of Daniel Silva!

— Sep 18, 2024 08:47PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 72 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

This is like old home week due to a number of characters from previous Allon installments. And from the looks of it, this will be yet another 5 star story!

— Sep 18, 2024 08:30PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 62 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

It appears Mr Silva has been reading Conan Doyle and created a Sherlock style narrative though Holmes lacks the art knowledge of Msr Allon!

— Sep 18, 2024 08:15PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 49 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

Curious how Silva has given Allon a touch of Britain in the dialog.. It's almost as if he's mimicking Sherlock!

— Sep 18, 2024 07:54PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 35 of 480 of A Death in Cornwall (Gabriel Allon, #24)

Always a pleasure to see Allon return to the parallel worlds of art and mystery. Silva wastes no time with the ascerbic humor either!

— Sep 18, 2024 07:34PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 522 of 528 of The Black Widow (Gabriel Allon, #16)

Another unsettling story in the series though I had hoped for a more climactic ending. It's at the end that Allon begins his reign as Director of Israeli intelligence. A 4.5 star review tomorrow

— Sep 17, 2024 07:49PM Add a comment

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 466 of 528 of The Black Widow (Gabriel Allon, #16)

Talk about high velocity momentum! There's no happy ending when terrorist violence is at hand and the destruction of human lives is frightening

— Sep 17, 2024 07:07PM 2 comments

Jonathan K (Max Outlier) is on page 439 of 528 of The Black Widow (Gabriel Allon, #16)

This terrorist assault on the US makes 911 look like child's play. Scary to say the least!

— Sep 17, 2024 06:36PM 4 comments

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