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The Messenger

Daniel Silva
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The Messenger

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

Daniel Silva

The Messenger

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Global • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Messenger by Daniel Silva follows Gabriel Allon, a Mossad agent and art restorer, as he comes out of retirement to thwart a terrorist plot targeting the Pope, uncovering a conspiracy involving a powerful Saudi billionaire and a jihadist network. As Allon infiltrates the terrorists by using an art curator as a mole, he faces numerous challenges, including the threat of another major attack.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.4

40,387 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Daniel Silva's The Messenger is lauded for its gripping narrative and well-researched geopolitical themes. Reviewers praise Silva's vivid character development and fast-paced plot. However, some criticize occasional predictability and formulaic elements. Overall, it is considered a compelling espionage thriller that keeps readers engaged.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Messenger?

Fans of Daniel Silva's The Messenger are likely to enjoy suspenseful, intricately plotted thrillers centered on espionage and geopolitical intrigue. Comparable to John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity, this book appeals to readers who appreciate intelligent, high-stakes narratives.

4.4

40,387 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

338

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Global • 2000s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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