Moscow RulesMoscow Rules
Score Modern
What it's about
The death of a journalist leads Gabriel Allon to Russia, where Ivan Kharkov, a former KGB colonel turned arms dealer, is about to deliver Russia's most advanced weapons to al-Qaeda. Unless Allon can learn the time and place of the delivery, the world faces the deadliest attacks since 9/11.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's one of the best Gabriel Allon thrillers.
You'll love it if you liked
The Defector
The Other Woman
Eye of the NeedleGood to know
Its story continues directly in The Defector.
By the numbers
- Readers87 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller35 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
- #95 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #484 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #927 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Moscow Rules worth reading?
Yes. It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #927 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 73.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Moscow Rules about?
The death of a journalist leads Gabriel Allon to Russia, where Ivan Kharkov, a former KGB colonel turned arms dealer, is about to deliver Russia's most advanced weapons to al-Qaeda. Unless Allon can learn the time and place of the delivery, the world faces the deadliest attacks since 9/11.
How long does it take to read Moscow Rules?
About 11 hours (441 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Moscow Rules?
If you liked it, try The Defector by Daniel Silva, The Other Woman by Daniel Silva or Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett.