The way I find new books (on tape) is to go to the library and just browse the racks until one of the books piques my interest. Finding books this way has two effects: 1) the books stand on even level with me -- I'm not coming in with a notion about the writing style or story, and 2) I have the opportunity to sample many different authors. One author and book I recently found this way was The English Assassin by Daniel Silva. The book is a great example of how far off my expectation of the story-line can be without that affecting my enjoyment of the book.
The English Assassin is less about the English assassin than it is about his hunted -- namely Gabriel Allon, an art-restorer and Israeli agent. The story weaves back and forth across Europe, incorporating Swiss and German political histories with the worlds of art and music. A very enjoyable read.
Kevin says: One read and back on the shelf
Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Signet Book (February 25, 2003)
ISBN: 0451208188
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