The Black WidowThe Black Widow
Score Modern
What it's about
A network of terror threatens Europe, and Gabriel Allon, the legendary spy, assassin and art restorer, is drawn into one last high-stakes operation before taking command of Israeli intelligence.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It was one of the biggest thrillers of 2016.
You'll love it if you liked
House of Spies
The Other Woman
The New GirlGood to know
Its story continues in House of Spies.
By the numbers
- Readers63 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller36 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
- #233 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #812 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1515 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Black Widow worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,515 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 68.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Black Widow about?
A network of terror threatens Europe, and Gabriel Allon, the legendary spy, assassin and art restorer, is drawn into one last high-stakes operation before taking command of Israeli intelligence.
How long does it take to read The Black Widow?
About 12 hours (464 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Black Widow?
If you liked it, try House of Spies by Daniel Silva, The Other Woman by Daniel Silva or The New Girl by Daniel Silva.