The Rembrandt AffairThe Rembrandt Affair
Score Modern
What it's about
Gabriel Allon has left the Office to care for his traumatized wife after a violent showdown with Ivan Kharkov. But he's reluctantly drawn into a case involving a murdered art restorer, and discovers unsettling links between the killers and a recently discovered Rembrandt.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It combines Silva's two specialties, espionage and art.
You'll love it if you liked
The Defector
Moscow Rules
The New GirlGood to know
It follows The Defector; it stands alone, but the series is best in order.
By the numbers
- Readers71 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller38 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
- #173 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #657 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1240 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Rembrandt Affair worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,240 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 70.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Rembrandt Affair about?
Gabriel Allon has left the Office to care for his traumatized wife after a violent showdown with Ivan Kharkov. But he's reluctantly drawn into a case involving a murdered art restorer, and discovers unsettling links between the killers and a recently discovered Rembrandt.
How long does it take to read The Rembrandt Affair?
About 12 hours (484 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Rembrandt Affair?
If you liked it, try The Defector by Daniel Silva, Moscow Rules by Daniel Silva or The New Girl by Daniel Silva.