The Collector

A Novel

De: Daniel Silva

Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini

“A world-class practitioner of spy fiction.”—Washington Post

In this electrifying thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon undertakes a search for a stolen Vermeer masterpiece and uncovers a conspiracy that could bring the world to the brink of nuclear Armageddon.

Legendary art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world’s most valuable missing painting but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West.

Silva's powerhouse novel showcases his outstanding skill and brilliant imagination, destined to be a must-read for both his multitudes of fans and growing legions of converts.

©2023 Daniel Silva (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Getting repetitive

I’m a long time fan of all of Daniel Silva’s books and have long considered Gabriel Allon one of my heroes! To me, The Collector came across with the same puns and witticisms that have been used consistently throughout the previous books. For example, the approach to the character Mikhael: he’s introduced the same way in all of the books (which is natural), but then every time he is referred to after that is almost always the same. Shouldn’t he “grow” along with Gabriel? If nothing else, maybe re-word those sentences about him?

I’m likely being picky in that I love these books and these repeat characters so much, nothing can ever meet my expectations. It’s like my husband and the new Star Wars movies. No matter how great they are, the excitement and nostalgia that came with growing up with the franchise can’t be overcome.

Never disappoints

I had a slow start here because of the Italian usage but I am so glad that I stayed with it! The story line with twists was exceptional! LOVE Gabriel Allon!!!

Entertaining yet frightening

Too short. Wish it had gone on longer. But thoroughly entertaining as usual. Still don’t know who had the Van Gough. May have to listen to it again.

Superb

Always a page turner I have read all of Silva and over again during the years

He's back!

Silva has again reached his prime with this timely, superb book. The characters are beautiful crafted as is the plot. Highly recommended.

Excellent and timely!

Amazing writing and narration! Kudos to the team that produced this piece in such a short turn around from publication!

Enjoyable, but totally believable and frightening!

One of his best novels

Really enjoyed listening to this story. It held my attention, which is not true of all audiobooks.

Amazing story, the narrator was not so much.

I loved this story, it pulls you in. Very relevant to the current events of the world and has elements of The Thomas Crown Affair mixed with The Hunt For Red October. It seemed like the narrator was not much into the reading/performing. Just didn’t feel like it was there - that spark of interest.

He does it again!

I love Silva books- I have read them all! When I think Gabriel’s story is over Silva finds a new story line! If he keeps writing I will keep reading!

Really a great listen!

With so many books in the series, or any series, some are better than others, this one is fantastic!