The Order by Daniel Silva

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No longer a fan. Too woke. Threw it in the Goodwill bag after 30 pages.

Interesting, not typical Gabriel Allon book. This was an interesting and seemingly well researched book. It read very much like a nonfiction book. It was definitely NOT similar to the past Gabriel Allon books. In some ways it seems like a farewell, might we see a new character coming from Mr Silva? While I enjoyed parts of it and learned some things, the pacing was slow and I found myself missing what got me hooked on Allon originally: the art restoration and espionage aspects of the novels. Might be time to head back and read some of those again. It wasn’t particularly entertaining, a bit repetitive from some of his other books dealing with the Catholic Church and similar in some ways to Dan Brown novels. So, missed Allon of old.

Disappointed. Story and plot line was far fetched. And, the book dragged on and on, somewhat boring to read. His previous books were far more adventurous and very much involved his team members. This one didn’t. Couldn’t wait to finish it and start reading another book from another author.

Loved it.. Tightly written, entirely timely, frantically paced... couldn’t put it down.

Silva tackles the right. This is the weakest of Daniel’s books. Too much time is spent virtue signaling, which seems to be the purpose of the book. Now that Trump is out of office, Dan can get back to what made him popular.

The Order. This book has taught me NOT to preorder a book just because I loved the authors previous work. Honestly I just can’t finish which is extremely rare for me. It’s not the politics, the Bible, etc. it’s just the same old stuff. I love the character but the author needs to give him something new to do.

Destroyed what used to be one of my favorite storylines. Went way off the rails with this one with a clear desire to push a political agenda rather than carry on an entertaining storyline. Last book by Silva for me.

Disappointing. Have enjoyed the author’s past works but this felt rushed, disjointed and more interested in pushing a political opinion than entertaining. I wish I had not pre-ordered...a sample would have saved me the purchase price.

Not for me. If I had wanted to read about the author’s religious philosophy, I would have picked a Dan Brown book. I don’t. There is relatively little to this book beyond the theological screed. I should have passed on it, and you should, too.

More like a Dan Brown book but I LOVED it!. Loved it...more like Robert Langdon than the usual Gabriel Allon but I LOVED it!

Dissapoinitng. Love this series pass on this one.

Good. More of the same Good but predictable

Just Ok. It seemed a little like holy blood holy Grail which questioned the divinity of Christ. As a Cathoilc with 12 years Catholic education from the late 50’s-70. Cathoilc education did not rely on the Bible nor the new Testaments gospels. Jew hating wasn’t class

Timely, provocative. As always, Silva hits the nail on the head in the most recent installment of the Gabriel Allon franchise. Thought provoking, especially in the context of the world today. Only disappointment is turning the last page! Loved it!

Have read every Silva book up to order, I am done!. Silva went of the deep end and I will not be following him, avoid this book. It is his right to use his bully pulpit but my right to avoid listening. Recommend taking a pass on the order, sadly Silva has become too political, he attacks Christians who for the most part are Israel’s best ally!

Disappointing.. Too much like previous story line. Didn’t care for the politics.

The order. If you are a socialist you will love this book. To state that Pope Francis would of stood up to Hitler in 1939 in support of the Jewish people is a joke.

Plot not the focus. I have read every book in this series and enjoyed each of them...this was by far the most disappointing. Mr. Silva was more focused force feeding the reader an alternate version of christianity than the development of the plot which seemed secondary.

Another excellent read!. Fast paced, great characters. Somewhat more like Di Vinci Code.

Unfortunate. After reading some of the virtue signaling in just the sample, I suspected the first 40 pages were an accurate reflection of the entire book. While I’m fine with different opinions, I’m not willing to pay someone who trades away a good story for moral lectures and condescension. Rather than purchase the book, a friend lent me his. I stopped after 100 pages. Not worth it and it was free. I’m glad I never wasted my money and now I know to cross Silva off my list. If I could have reviewed with zero stars, I would have.

First DS book I didn’t finish. I was recently recommended to try Daniel Silva’s books and read 12 in quick succession. Great reads. However I just couldn’t get through this one. It felt like a different author and the plot and subject never really grabbed me like the previous books. Moving on to the next one and hope it is better.

Again. Another great read! Very entertaining.

Defending Judaism by Demolishing Christianity - Really?. I have loved every book in this fantastic series until this one. All of the others deserved 5 stars. But this whole book is built on destroying the Christian gospels - their words, their doctrines, their veracity, everything. The writer rightly hates anti-Semitism, but attacks it by relentlessly spewing anti-Christianity from beginning to end. He cops out by saying it’s only a work of fiction. Well, so was the “Elders of Zion” monstrosity. Does Mr. Silva know that there are 100 million evangelical Christians in America, most of whom heartily support Israel? And a vast majority of Catholics who are not anti-Semitic? The author owes his fans, many of whom are Christian/Catholic, a deep and heartfelt apology for this travesty. And he should quietly remove this disastrous effort from further sales.

Worst Daniel Silva book ever!. I have been a long time Daniel Silva/Gabriel Allon fan. I actually reread all the books in anticipation of The Order and was especially disappointed at this poorly researched and sourced novel with such clear anti-Catholic bias. While Mr. Silva is not new to controversial themes, his books usually have a fair representation of various opinions and points of view. That is until now. The so-called experts he refers to in his acknowledgments are well known critics who support the very narrow perspective on biblical theology. A particularly glaring deficit in The Order is that the apostle John is never mentioned in the book-an eye witness to the life and teaching of Jesus. Those who are equally disgusted with the infantile arguments presented in this novel may wish to look at true experts in this field none of whom were referenced: NT Wright, Fulton Sheen and Bishop Robert Barron. Sadly, with this poorly sourced and blatantly anti-catholic work, Mr. Silva has lost a fan forever.

Skip it. Others in this seri have been so much better. Slow read.

Disappointed. The Gabriel Allon series has always been a favorite of mine. I have recommended this series to others on numerous occasions. The Order was a terrible disappointment, literally from beginning to end. I am hoping that this was just a one off for Silva.

Good book. I always enjoy his writing and this is no exception

The Order. Stopped reading at page 115. Total claptrap. Very disappointing as his other books were good, but this is weak. Don’t bother.

Will not continue series. Gabriel is too predictable. Found a lot of chapters boring. Did not like how author describes Munich. It is a beautiful city.

Another home run. I am always impressed by the massive amount of research that goes into the Gabriel Allon series. It seems I am always made aware of real life events I was unaware of and other books I need to add to my reading list. I have read every Silva novel written and I always eagerly anticipate the next release.

Big fan but not this one. Daniel Silva has proved he is woke and he is an extreme Catholic hater. In previous books, which I loved, his fringe hatred of Catholics was there but to this extreme. Totally disappointed will not read another Silva book.

Silva is a Biden democrat stooge.. Silva is a Biden democrat stooge. Perhaps the “squad” can spit on Israel´s legacy in the next treacherous installment. What a shame Silva has perverted a perfectly wonderful series by injecting phony narrative party line claptrap into the continuing saga of the very existence of a beloved and blessedly protected Jewish state. Our Christian brethren in the largely anti-Semitic intelligence community have won in allowing this implausible anti-Trump narrative to dominate and skew the continuing story of triumphant survival that the “Office” must manage at all cost in order to assure that true allies of both the IC and the State of Israel such as the inimitable 45th US President Donald J. Trump, and implacable foes such as the vain high-heeled “Tsar”, both fear their prowess just enough to prompt such dipoles to wreak havoc elsewhere, and allow this blessed slice of biblical heaven to survive unscathed for yet another millennium.

Author is a Liberal Maybe. It seems funny that this author has made several overt references to the political right and blow hard world leaders that use Twitter (like trump) as anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant. A lot similarities to how our left media and politicians reference republicans as far right. I know in my republican heart, I have no hate to legal immigrants and the Jewish people. The left / liberals use them as causes for political gain and power only. I read all the Allon series. If this author continues with incendiary writing, this will be my last. Keep politics out of your books, I want an escape left wing agenda.

HATE FILLED BOOK. If you are a catholic, start flogging yourself now. According to Mr. Silva, you are responsible for the death of all Jewish people from the time of Christ, including WWII, the rise of Hitler and the Holocaust. If you are a conservative, you are responsible for all other devastating problems in the world! Pitiful drivel.

The Order. I’m a big fan of Gabriel Allon and The Order didn’t disappoint. Good solid read. One of his better books especially lately.

EXTRAORDINARYand FABULOUS. This is a very gripping story,excellent plot,filled with suspense, thrills and excitement. This story is very educational and gives a lot of history and insight into the hierarchy ,power and politics of the CATHOLIC PAPACY. DANIEL SILVA is a MASTER STORYTELLER, HE STANDS SHOULDER TO SHOULDER wITH THE MASTER STORYTELLER, ROBERT LUDLUM.

The Order. Very disappointing.....

Leftist Garbage. I have bought all the previous novels but this will be my last. I know this guy writes fiction but Ive never seen such leftist revisionist history foisted as current events as i read in this book what total garbage

Very disappointing. I have read with enthusiasm every of the Gabriel Allon series by Silva. I found myself thinking that this is not the same Gabriel Allon in any of them. It is anti-Catholice (I am not Catholic) and a disservice to the church in so many respects. Even to Christianity iteself.The book is disjointed, full of speculation and conjecture about the life and the last days of Jesus and Pontius Pilate. aIt demonstrates a highly prejucied viewpoint in favor of illegal immigration and any policy that supports proctecing borders. It is obvious in its dislike for President Trump’s administartion without naming him, or that of any other conservative leaders in Europe or elswhere. I could barely get though it and the epilogue was worse than the book.

Somewhat offensive. I enjoyed the book generally and the story was good. As a Bible believing Christian who accepts the Bible as inerrant, I was bothered by the parts questioning the New Testament’s accuracy. If the whole point of the book is to absolve the Jews of crucifying Jesus and saying it was Rome, that the New Testament is to blame for all Jewish executions, then go ahead and throw it out. Should we question the entire Old Testament also? How about all the prophesies predicting the Savior’s death by His own people for the sins of the world. I guess I like the old Gabriel better.

The Order. Not as good as some but still an interesting read

Riveting. Could not put the book down

Great Read. Ignore the cranky Trump supporters reviews. A worthy addition to the Allon series. Surprised any followers of the failed casino owner/amateur pharmacist read at all. Life moves forwards as November will surely prove.

Three steps back. Read them all and found this one a bit of a slog, early on, almost quit when pandemic talk was gratuitously dropped in and in and derogatory comments were made about a thinly veiled U. S. President. I if I want to read Silva’s political views, I suggest he write non-fiction and quit diluting a really great series with that crap.

Disappointing. Have read and enjoyed all previous Allon books. This was disappointingly subpar, so much so that I struggled to finish it. Villains are undeveloped, they appear suddenly just in time to die. Not sure what happened. As a reader I would be massively interested in younger Allon stories, prequels possibly, as old Allon is losing his excitement. I’m hoping this is a one off for Silva. Everyone has bad days I guess.

Not what I’ve come to expect from Silva. Did it appreciate the anti-Christian tone of this novel. I have read and enjoyed every other book written by Daniel Silva, this will likely be my last.

Jumped the shark. Happy Days was one of the greatest TV shows of its era. It was funny, witty, and featured some fantastic characters. Chief among these the Fonz, the coolest dude in television history. The show enjoyed years of success, one after the other. It was an unprecedented run. And then they went waterskiing, a shark chased the Fonz, and Fonz jumped the shark. That ridiculous scene was enough to prove to the audience that the show was over despite its incredible success. And now in The Order, Mr. Silva jumps the shark. After nearly two decades of hits, Gabriel Allon has just jumped the shark.

Another excellent tale by Mr. Silva. I thoroughly enjoyed this latest addition of the Gabriel Allon saga. Thought provoking and excellent book with a thread for the next book in the saga.

Don’t Plan On Sleep. Another fast paced well written Allon adventure that keeps you up reading past your bedtime! Silva continues to be one of the best ‘spy novel’ writers out there.

This Must Have Been Co-Written By Dan Brown. I’ve been a fan of Silva since the first Allon novel and literally wait with anticipation every year for the new adventure. Without giving anything away for those who don’t know anything about this book, it was more Dan Brown than Daniel Silva. I get it - Gabriel Allon is getting older and approaching retirement, but this was on par with The Unlikely Spy - a slower paced, slower read. It’s a Silva novel about Gabriel Allon so please just take my money, but I can’t say it’s Daniel Silva’s best work. Maybe he’ll redeem himself next summer.

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Another Great Gabriel Allon Book!. Another wonderful Gabriel Allon book from Daniel Silva! This 20th book of the series starts with the death of the sitting pope at the Vatican, and some irregularities about the death noticed by the pope’s private secretary. Simultaneously in Israel the wife of Gabriel Allon, head of Israeli intelligence has gone to extraordinary lengths to engineer a vacation with the family for her hard-working husband. Their destination is Venice to visit her parents and spend some time in Italy – her home country and a place where Gabriel lived and worked for years. In a previous book in the series Gabriel saved the life of the pope and is a good friend of both the pope who has died and his private secretary Luigi Donati. Once Gabriel and his family arrive in Italy, hang onto your hats! Gabriel is drawn into investigating the circumstances surrounding the pope’s death. This trail leads to some very rich and powerful bad guys with a world-changing agenda. The mission is very personal to Gabriel in several ways, so there goes the vacation! Gabriel calls in the team from Israel to help, and we’re off on an adventure as only Daniel Silva can write one. I have to stop reading every now and again because the situation is so edgy it makes me nervous. After a few minutes I’m reading again eager to see what happens next. The answer is a lot, plus a surprise that I didn’t see coming at all! The book also has a subplot about what Gabriel’s life might look like after he retires. Sounds lovely and calm – why do I doubt that? I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in return for an honest review. That said, I love the book, and have purchased a signed copy for my home library, and also ordered the eBook version.

Best Yet. This is one of the best books I have ever read. His research is exceptional, very educational, and holds your interest until the very end. I have read all his books and can’t wait for the next one.

The Order. Very disappointing. I’m a huge fan of the author and Allon series but this book was confusing in its points of view and the characters were flat. Even the author’s encouragement to just read the story for entertainment was disingenuous. Readers of fiction pick up the author’s political and religious opinions, and in this read we are offered tidbits to agree with along the way but just enough to feel manipulated. I’m afraid Silva just lost a loyal reader.

Don’t waste your money on this one. Daniel Silva has gone off the rails, endless pages of dissecting the gospels, ugh

The Order. Simply put, this is another stunning work by an accomplished author. My paltry words of praise aren't adequate..., just read it.

Ugh. I wish I had not read it.

Disappointing. I have read and enjoyed all of Daniel Silva’s books. Until this one. I just wanted to spend the afternoon with a good book. But before I read 50 pages I was getting beat over the head with his leftist political views. This book is not worth buying.

One of his better ones. The Order is one of his better books. Thoroughly enjoyable with both predictable AND a head-scratcher ending (who IS Father Joshua?). Looking forward to hearing more including Fr Donati

Fiction. It’s FICTION, folks. Get a grip.

Riveting. One of the best of the Gabriel Allon series. I literally could not put the book down and read it in one day.

The Order. Superb - always my favorite July read. I look forward to Silva’s new book every summer and this was thoughtful, engaging, entertaining and interesting, all wrapped up in a great read. Long live the Allons Keep them coming!

The Order, The Best!. This is the best, so far of all the Gabriel Allon novels by Daniel Silva, and all of them have been exceptional. The history interwoven in the exciting plot was fascinating. It makes one want to delve further into the gospel accounts of the life of Jesus. Silva makes his characters come alive in ways few authors are able to do. I can’t wait for the next one.

Wihs I havd saved the money. I really enjoyed all of his books till this one. Not only devisee it is very slow and could not wait to just finish it. Might be time to put this series to rest. Looks like this was just written to fill pages.

Do not waste your money!. This was a huge disappointed. Was little more than a condescending political treatise from the left. So much was so wrong.

You just can’t do better than Daniel Silva. The Order does not disappoint. If you haven’t tried the Gabriel Allon books yet do yourself a favour and start! Brilliant. All of them.

Great disappointment. Wish I had not bought as I won’t finish reading Silva’s disappointing book. For years I enjoyed all of Silva’s books and have read many of them multiple times. This book was a far cry from his usual exciting spy books. Silva chooses to question the gospels in the Bible and thus lost me as a reader.

Best Ever!!. I’ve read all of his books and this is top 2!!!!!! So much research, facts and historical fiction. Absolutely pure history into a scary religious phenomenon!

The educated truth. Educational truth Not his best adventure, but historically a very educational and truthful rendition of anti Semitic behavior and why it has occurred

Not So Good. I usually am a huge fan of Daniel Silva. I have purchased all his books and have loved every one of them, until now. I thought the plot shallow and beneath the writing skills of a good author. Hopefully the next one will come back to the expectation one has of Mr. Silva’s books.

“Lost Gospel”. These lost gospels have been discredited ages ago these cane from heretical sects. Just another book that conceals it’s anti-Catholicism

The Order. I read The Order, growing more and more puzzled with each page, but soldiered on to try to understand what had motivated Mr. Silva to pen this strange offering. By the time that I finished his “Author’s Note,” I was just numb. Can Mr. Silva really believe that all of today’s world-wide anti-Semitic ravings and violence emanates from Christian/Catholic scriptural interpretation of the death of Jesus? Will his next book perhaps explain to us how the Islamic jihadist movement derives from the Gospel of Matthew? No informed moral person can excuse the horrific conduct of the Vatican in WWII, but today’s anti-Semitic fervor doesn’t arise from that source. It also is astonishing that, when asserting the rise of anti-Semitism in the US, Silva lays blame on populism and white nationalism, citing as “proof” the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville (100+/- protestors) and the deranged lone gunman assassin at the Tree of Life Synagogue. Mr. Silva might want to peek out from under the covers to consider the large number of progressive academic groups and programs that have adopted boycotts of Israel and/or announced pro-Palestinian support, to research the increasing threats and attacks on Jewish students involved in Jewish campus organizations, or even to read Bari Weiss’s letter of resignation from the NYTimes, in which she recounts being harassed by her woke colleagues for “writing about the Jews again.” I’ve previously enjoyed Mr. Silva’s work, but now, goodbye.

The order. That’s one way to kill off Gabriel Allon to what now used to be a faithful reader....what a waste of time and money...

TRASh IN ALL REGARDS!. I suspect this is his last book. Unable to recover from such despicable writing about the Gospel!

Boo. Not a spy story at all. Totally unlike prior books in the series. A propaganda piece about anti Semitic forces in the Vatican and nonsense about who really condemned Christ. Groan, snore.

Save your money. What a disappointment! Intellectually dishonest. A waste of time. I could not finish. Elitism at its worse.

Starts slow. The early chapters unusually about current events whereas his other books more timeless. But at the end it makes sense what he objective was with this book.

Enjoyed “The Order”. I always enjoy the latest Gabriel Allon book. When combined with the role of Luigi Donati, it was a solid read. Those two characters carried the entire plot with very little support from the team at Office or the bad guys with the Order of Saint Helena. It was a nice change of pace as Allon and Donati are rock solid characters. I’m already looking forward to the next book.

The Order. Having read all of the Gabriel Allon series I would have to say that this was one of my least favorites. Although the plot line is a good one it gets bogged down in too much religious jargon. The topic is quite relevant to the rise of far right politics in both Europe and the US but the heavy handed religious philosophy displaces important character development. Additionally, I miss insights into Gabriel’s relationship with Chiara and the art world.