An Inside JobAn Inside Job
What it's about
Gabriel Allon has been commissioned to restore one of the most important paintings in Venice. But when he finds the body of a mysterious woman floating in the Venetian lagoon, he's drawn into a desperate race to recover a lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It mixes Silva's love of art with espionage.
You'll love it if you liked
The Rembrandt Affair
The Collector
The New GirlGood to know
It's a late Gabriel Allon novel and works on its own.
By the numbers
- Readers64 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller29 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #264 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #287 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1652 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is An Inside Job worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,652 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.0 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is An Inside Job about?
Gabriel Allon has been commissioned to restore one of the most important paintings in Venice. But when he finds the body of a mysterious woman floating in the Venetian lagoon, he's drawn into a desperate race to recover a lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci.
How long does it take to read An Inside Job?
About 6 hours (254 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after An Inside Job?
If you liked it, try The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva, The Collector by Daniel Silva or The New Girl by Daniel Silva.