Reviews for Moscow Rules (Gabriel Allon Series #8)

The average rating for Moscow Rules (Gabriel Allon Series #8) based on 2 reviews is 2.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2008-07-01 00:00:00 Sandra Dremina My problem with the latest Dan Silva novel, "Moscow Rules" is that it seems that Silva is playing by rules of his own. Each of his latest novels seems to have been become formulaic: 1. Gabriel Allon gets persuaded back into the life of an Israeli intelligence officer by presumably doing a "favor" for his mentor Ari Shamron. 2. The "favor" turns into a large scale operation. 3. Perfect Plan is formed on intelligence and sources. 4. Perfect Plan goes astray. 5. Allon saves the day, retreats back to his "other" life usually with a lot of physical and emotional damage. This book is no different. While many may be turned off by this formula that Silva has cultivated instead of thinking outside of box, it does make for an exciting novel. Bottom line: if you're looking for something new in the spy-thriller genre aside from the past exploits of Gabriel Allon, then you're barking up the wrong tree; if you're totally cool with Silva's obvious plot devices (as I am) you'll find this an enjoyable read.

Review # 2 was written on 2021-01-26 00:00:00 Carlos Pacis Hardly nutritive, Moscow Rules was chosen to be read because of its title. Daniel Silva shines most when there is no super villain at hand. That was the factor that decided whether I'd be bored enough to ditch the book or complete it. Having done the latter, the thriller delivered its promise by being a low brow one. I'm tempted to pick out a second book in this series, because I don't mind much being dosed with schlocky literature. I prefer shlock to literary books, you see. Finally I've composed a haiku during reading, and without delay, here it is... Gabriel Allon, And I cannot get along, Wintry waste of time.