65. Title & Author: The Secret Servant by Daniel Silva (500 pages)*Genre: Fiction--Thriller & Action
Completed: 23 November 2008
Summary & Review:
Israeli spy Gabriel Allon is in London to warn the British of an imminent attack by Islamic terrorists. After figuring out the attack is going to be a kidnapping of the American ambassador to England's daughter, he rushes to save her before it's too late. Unfortunately, the terrorists get away and Allon is in too deep now to walk away. As the deadline to meet the terrorist's demands nears, Allon will risk everything to get the girl back alive.
Israeli spy Gabriel Allon is in London to warn the British of an imminent attack by Islamic terrorists. After figuring out the attack is going to be a kidnapping of the American ambassador to England's daughter, he rushes to save her before it's too late. Unfortunately, the terrorists get away and Allon is in too deep now to walk away. As the deadline to meet the terrorist's demands nears, Allon will risk everything to get the girl back alive.
I thought that the plot and the way the book was written were both intelligent and entertaining. I really like Silva's writing style as well as the protagonist, Allon, he thought up. It was refreshing to be following something other than a white guy from Washington D.C. in a thriller, and the insights into Israel that Allon's perspective brought were interesting. I recommend this thriller for its intelligence, fast-pace, believable plot, and intriguing protagonist.
Rating: 9.0
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