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Summary: The Confessor by Daniel Silva
Review: What a fantastic read!! The plot was so intriguing that I couldn't put it down! The anticipation alone was worth the wait. I hope to see a continuation of Gabriel in future books. Now I have to wait for over a year for another book by Daniel Silva.....sigh.
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Summary: super
Review: I saw this book being talked about on NBC last week. Bought it from Amazon.com. One of the best books I've read. Lots of characters but he manages to keep them all separated. I'm going to read all of rest of his books.
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Summary: You won't want to put it down!
Review: Great book. This was his best one yet.
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Summary: Fantastic Read!
Review: Have been a fan of his previous works ... but this one blew me away. Could not put it down. A wonderful tale that pulls you in and won't let go. Didn't want it to end. Highly recommended.
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Summary: A Thrilling Read
Review: Each year I look forward to Daniel Silva's new thriller. The Confessor was worth the wait. After starting off slowly, the novel quickly picks up steam. As is usual with a suspense novel, there are a few plots to keep track of, three in The Confessor. Though it is hard to remember the various characters at first, they quickly become integral parts of the novel. Silva develops his characters wonderfully. None are faultless, but all are a joy to read about. Readers of The Kill Artist and The English Assassin will be familiar with The Confessor's protagonist, Gabreil Allon. This book takes place a few years after the events of The English Assassin. Gabriel is restoring a fresco in a Venetian church when Ari Shamron, his sometimes spymaster, comes to him with a job. Gabriel's friend and fellow spy, Benjamin Stern, had been killed. Shamron wants Gabriel to investigate the death. Gabriel reluctantly accepts and goes off to Munich. It is there that the book really begins. Gabriel uncovers evidence that Stern had gone to Italy while in the process of researching a book that he (Stern) was writing. As the novel progresses, Gabriel investigates and unearths a conspiracy in the Catholic Church. Like all other Silva novels, The Confessor has a healthy dose of breathless chase scenes, exotic European locales, and multiple assumed identities. The Confessor will be enjoyed by all fans of Silva's earlier work, and those with an interest in international intrigue.
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Summary: Papal Intrigue
Review: Gabriel Allon - while restoring another masterpiece in Venice is called to service again by his long-time mentor from King Saul Boulevard. This time he must prevent the state of Israel from becoming sadled with the murder of the Pope. Allon's boyhood friend is suddenly murdered while completing a book about the complicity of the Holy See during World War II. While trying to avenge the death of his friend, he must thwart the efforts of the Crux Vera (a conservative faction in the church) as well as outwit the efforts of an international assasin "The Leopard" hired to kill him. There is no doubt that this newest Silva tome will hold your attention and capture your imagination.
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Summary: Gripping, a great read
Review: Daniel Silva has come out with another gripping, fluent thriller. He's a master of relating plot to locale and character. Each of his characters is believable. And Silva's story is entirely plausible in our world of terror and intrigue. Buy the book!
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Summary: Strong crime thriller
Review: At one time Gabriel Allon and Benjamin Stern were operatives in the Israeli security branch known as The Office. Now Gabriel, working as the great art restorer Mario Delvechio, is working on a Bellini masterpiece in a church in Venice. Ben is taking time off as a professor at the Ludwig Maximillian University in Munich to write a book about the relationship between the church and the Nazi regime. When Ben is murdered, Gabriel is asked to investigate and he knows from the beginning that his friend died at the hands of a professional assassin. There is no evidence of a manuscript, notes or even a computer in Ben's apartment. Determined to find justice for his friend, Gabriel follows the trail into the very heart of the Vatican where he finds surprising allies and even more astonishing enemies. Daniel Silva's protagonist can turn from an artist to a killer in the blink of an eye yet the readers will find their hearts go out to this complex man who has known much pain and suffering. The inner workings of the Vatican are presented as a microcosm of any city in the world. With a strong story line to encase Gabriel and the Vatican, THE CONFESSOR will have a widespread appeal to anyone who likes a very good reading experience. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: A Solid Story
Review: Daniel Silva continues his tightly written style and produces another "can't put it down" book. Based on thorough research and recognizing diverse viewpoints, "The Confessor" presents a believable story of intrigue. ...
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Summary: A Smart, Stylish, and Sophisticated Thriller
Review: The Confessor is Daniel Silva's sixth book, and the third featuring protagonist Gabriel Allon, the hero from The Kill Artist and The English Assassin. Silva's stories are driven by both strong character development and intricate plot devices as opposed to simple action sequences. The result is a sophisticated thriller that should satisfy fans of more complex, subtle, and intellectually stimulating stories. The Confessor centers around the silence of the Vatican during the Holocaust. When an author who uncovered facts detailing the secret meeting at which the Church agreed to allow the Holocaust to take place is killed, Allon is dispatched to investigate his murder. During his investigation, he is stalked not only by an assassin known as the Leopard, but by a shadowy group within the highest circles of the Church. My only critique of this novel would be the abundance of characters. It can be difficult to keep track of who's who at times, especially since many of them have Italian names. Realistically, this is a minor complaint, since the characters are developed well enough so that knowing them is second nature. Besides, if you have difficulty with complex novels, this one isn't really for you anyway. Also recommended - The Mark of the Assassin and The Marching Season, Silva's second and third novels featuring Michael Osbourne, are excellent. Kurt Corriher's Someone to Kill is a lesser known international thriller that I found to highly entertaining.
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