Prince of Fire by Daniel Silva Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Prince of Fire
Book Review: Explosive Artistic Ability!! Silva's Best Allon to Date
Summary: 5 Stars
When you read a review saying that Daniel Silva can flat out write, believe the hype! Silva can really write, and "Prince of Fire" proves just that. Another reviewer said that he didn't think Silva would raise the bar with this one, and that he was wrong. That's accurate enough, because I felt the same way. If somebody were to tell me that Daniel Silva isn't up to snuff, I'd be laughing for a long time at you.
So, what kind of situation can Daniel Silva put Gabriel Allon into this time? Well, look no further then the likes of Ari Shamron and Lev. Lev says move, and Gabriel calls some critical shots in this lethal game of chess! And when check-mate seems so far away, you better check your king and queen, because Gabriel will find the move that you don't see coming. This is a whole new hunt, and the question is, who's being hunted? He also deals with issues concerning his wife, and coming to terms with it altogether. In some ways, he becomes more of a leader among men then he thought possible. And the stakes just get higher. If you ever thought of "Daniel and the Lion's Den," just think of the possibilities.
This is by far the best that Silva has offered up concerning Gabriel Allon! I mean, WOW!! And I still have "The Messenger," as well as a couple of others to go in this series. Does that mean I'll be looking forward to his next offering? You bet! This was an explosion of Daniel Silva's very best, and it'll sure be a tough one to beat!
Book Review: Good book/easy reading
Summary: 3 Stars
I thought this book was a easy read. Nice to spend on a rainy day.Book Review: Good of its kind
Summary: 3 Stars
A gripping tale with a likable hero, I recommend this book for travelers, insomniacs and vacationers. Daniel Silva has mastered the thriller style, knows how to keep his reader turning the pages, guessing and fearing and hoping.Book Review: Great thriller!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having never read Daniel Silva, I'll admit to some initial trepidation: a middle-aged Israeli art restorer cast as the hero in a spy thriller? My worries could not have been more off the mark - Silva's Gabriel Allon is a remarkable character, combining the pragmatism and stealth of LeCarre's George Smiley with the bravado of Clancy's Jack Ryan.
Following a devastating terrorist attack in Rome, Allon is draw out of semi-retirement to track down the perpetrator, possibly the apocryphal son and grandson of Palestinian terrorists with whom both Allon and mentor Ari Shamron have a history. "Prince of Fire" is very loosely based on the history of Ali Hassan Salameh, Black Septembrist and architect of the slaughter at the Munich Olympics. What follows is a well-crafted and thoroughly researched tale of Israeli espionage, as well as a riveting, if brief, history of the Palestinian conflict. While the story centers on Allon's pursuit of the elusive Khaled al-Khalifa, the true villain in this story is Yasir Arafat, rightfully cast as the master terrorist with the blood of untold thousands of Jews and Palestinians on his hands. This is a dark tale with few winners and many losers, a story of pyrrhic victory of some justice but limited revenge.
While LeCarre's once fine writing has faded to the ramblings an apologist wallowing in his misguided views of the moral relativism of democracy, communism, and fascism, writers like Daniel Silva and Alan Furst continue to write spy stories with the passion that comes only with the clarity found in recognition of the existence of good and true evil. While fiction, this is as compelling a lesson in contemporary Middle east history as it is entertaining; an intelligent and highly recommended read.
Book Review: Prince of Fire
Summary: 3 Stars
I felt this book was written to satisfy the publishers requirements. It didn't have the exciting pace of his other books and lacked a compelling story to keep me excited about reading on. If I were interested in the history of Isreal and Palestine and had traveled the region,then I would have found the story much to my liking. It felt like I was in a History of Isreal class and the main story was secondary.
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