English Girl (Silva) - Book Reviews

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[Silva’s] 13 Gabriel Allon novels have both entertained and informed tens of millions of readers about the realities of world in which we live more than any other writer over the past decade…. You will read the book in at most a couple of sittings.
National Examiner


Although Gabriel’s adventures are set in the real world of greedy politicians and grabs for control of a diminishing supply of natural resources, ‘Israel’s avenging angel’ has the superhuman abilities that make for a satisfying fantasy.
St. Louis Dispatch


This is thriller writing at the highest level, offering up a tight plot, believable characters, and an ending that even the most jaded of readers probably won’t see coming.
Denver Post

Fast-paced intrigue and provocative characters make this a fine addition to an outstanding series.
People Magazine


Allon is a great political operative, but Silva is an even greater writer. That is what makes The English Girl a must read.
Huffington Post


Someone once said that their favorite books are ones that entertain and inform at the same time. The English Girl is one of those novels….A top-notch, old-fashioned East-meets-West, cloak-and-dagger thriller.
Bookreporter.com


One of the more unusual literary spies is Gabriel Allon, an Israeli intelligence officer who wants to retire so he can continue as an artist restoring damaged master artworks. But life interferes, and thank goodness, because otherwise we wouldn’t have such great novels from Daniel Silva.
Lincoln Joural Star


Spectacular....This captivating new page-turner from the undisputed master of spy fiction is sure to thrill new and old fans alike.
D.C. Spotlight


To call The English Girl a page turner is an oversimplification. Smart, unpredictable, and packed with bits of history, art, heart, and imagination, this is a page turner to be savored.... And it’s been a while since I grabbed anyone by the lapels and said, “Read this now,” so let me strongly suggest that you take The English Girl to the beach, or wherever summer may take you.
Neal Thompson - Amazon Best Book of the Month


As usual, Silva takes the reader hostage from page one with his canny mix of spy craft and suspense…. Silva’s ongoing ability to combine le Carre-like texture with high energy plotting has produced a string of commercial and critical successes. Chalk up another one.
Booklist


Silva drops Israeli superspy Gabriel Allon into a fractious encounter with the KGB's ugly remnants. Ambivalent and angst-filled agent Allon prefers painting, along with his passion for restoring the artwork of the masters.... But duty calls.... Silva's...accomplished character sketches...are captivating. Nevertheless, Silva seems intent on...lacing the narrative with historical factoids and geographical minutia each time Allon sets foot in a new locale. Literate, top-notch action laced with geopolitical commentary.
Kirkus Reviews