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House of Spies

Daniel Silva
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House of Spies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

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Daniel Silva

House of Spies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Multiple Locations • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Daniel Silva’s novel House of Spies follows Gabriel Allon, an intelligence operative, as he seeks to dismantle a terrorist network responsible for devastating attacks. This gripping espionage thriller delves into covert operations, international pursuit, and intense conflicts, intertwining the lives of determined individuals on a mission to thwart global terror threats.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

64,461 ratings

89%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Daniel Silva’s House of Spies is praised for its fast-paced, gripping narrative and well-developed characters. Readers appreciate the intricate plot and realistic portrayal of international espionage. Criticisms include occasional predictability and reliance on established genre tropes. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of spy thrillers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read House of Spies?

Readers who enjoy House of Spies by Daniel Silva are typically fans of intricate espionage thrillers with well-developed characters and complex plots. They appreciate works like John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Vince Flynn's American Assassin, which combine intense action with intelligent storytelling.

4.4

64,461 ratings

89%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Multiple Locations • Contemporary

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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