Almost the end,but not yet?
929258
I was so sad and happy when I read the last page... sad, because I had to say good bye to this wonderful couple and happy, because they finally left all their baggage in the past and focussed on their future! Or do they? I think that this is not the end?

Lisa Renee Jones has a new fan!
4631853
i'm  about 76% complete with this book and I like it a lot so far... not sure if i'll like the ending - but that's still too be seen...
4336588
Getting down near the end of this epic, now -- at least, the end of the nine volumes so far published. Recently returned from two years in deep space, Bren Cameron, the paidhi-aiji (and now Lord of the Heavens, whether he likes it or not), has found the atevi world in an uproar, a usurper having attempted to oust Tabini, the aiji of most of the world. His boss has gone into hiding to raise a counter-revolution. At the end of the previous book, Bren and the aiji's dowager grandmother (an intimidating old lady with razor-sharp political skills and a devoted following), as well as the aiji's very young heir, have survived an attempt to eliminate them by dissident members of the Assassins Guild and have finally met up with Tabini. This eighth volume is taken up with the journey, partly by commandeered bus, partly by rail, to the capital at Shejidan, where the aiji intends to take back his position. They gather forces as well as momentum -- the ultimate road trip, in a way -- and by the time they hit the palace gates (or, rather, underground train station), the usurper has fled the city. There's quite a bit of action this time out, but also considerable in-depth discussion of the concept of man'chi, which isn't "loyalty," exactly, but a hardwired atevi sense of belonging to the herd, being subject to its instinctive hierarchy. As long as he's been immersed in atevi society, Bren still doesn't quite understand his hosts' psychology, not instinctively. An absorbing and illuminating episode in the ongoing saga. (A small complaint, however: Michael Whelen has provided the cover paintings for the first seven books, and he's generally done a good job. But this time, for some reason, the painting is by Donato Giancola, and it's really pretty poor.)
3633512
Ok, so FTR I do like this author's style; this was an enjoyable read, for the most part. Good concept, intriguing and believable characters -- a good story well told, right up til just before the end. I got lost a bit in the last 15% of the story, though, in which twists and turns seem to be inserted for their own sake... there was a perfect ending point, in which (won't do spoilers) justice would be served and there would have been the disharmonic but real-feeling symmetry of the main character getting what he agreed to, but not what he thought it would be -- and always the outsider. I'm a bit frustrated that the author shot past this point, but it won't keep me from reading more of his work. I enjoyed reading it, overall; just wish the ending didn't veer so much towards the busy.
45811
I guess this is a semi-spoiler, but no details revealed.

The book doesn't end like everyone wants it to; it's life, not everything is gumdrops and roses. I still liked it a lot. Got a little slow in the middle but picked up at the end.
2233915
Not quite finished yet, but so far I have enjoyed it.
4268389
The book is halfway through before the story starts coming out. More could have been out into the beginning of the story.
4173578
Excellent! Haven't finished it yet so can't confirm it's not a disappointment but I'm so close and it hasn't let me down yet!
2755134
A very well written book, interesting characters, engaging storyline, very enjoyable overall, as are the other two books so far written in the series. However the series is incomplete, unfinished, and it's been quite some time since any progress has been made toward moving it along. I purchased the 3rd book in 2015.  Most of the young target audience meanwhile have grown up and moved on to other interests. Before starting this series my advice would be to wait and see if it ever gets finished before investing your time in it.
4890284
Am I the only one thinking, "Great read.... how long until the next chapter?"
268758
Ok, something result still amissing....but it is still a worth conclusion ! and after 12 years....it was really wonderful to know the ending!
4280679
This much anticipated "final" adventure of Gabriel Allon, wayward son of Israeli Intelligence was reminiscent of several other earlier books in the series, and seems to represent a final chapter in Allon's time in the field, with a win of sorts and a loss that should never have been allowed to occur, leaving the reader with a feeling of letdown instead of elation; then again real life can be like that, so maybe Silva makes his point here.  The tying together of many loose ends from preceding books gives the impression that Allon steps into the top spot in the "Office", and will nevermore be permitted to exercise his skills in the field.  Silva may be able to eke out another novel with Allon in transition, but it seems like he (Allon) deserves to have his life, or what's left to him of it, with his beautiful wife and new family without the relentless risks he has carried all his adult life as Israel's avenger.  It has been a great ride through the series, with the Defector still my favorite, but if this is the end it was anticipated, and the series remains one of the best by any author, IMO.
2696860
The world building here is nearly complete.  Nearing the end of a fantastic adventure
1566101
really great book but it is almost to close to what could happen and may be happening can't hardly wit until next chapter is available--shared it with my wife and she is constantly asked for they next chapter
3470970
This series comes to an end with Bink and Big and the ladies and  gentlemen of the MC  welcoming the next generation into the fold. All seems to be well, but there are still some unanswered questions  leaving room for what might come later.
3995272
Enjoyed the books, BUT there is supposedly going to be a fourth 'book' that picks up where the abrupt third book leaves a very much unresolved, doozy of a cliff hanger. Problem is that there is as yet, a year or more later, no fourth book, even though was promised for some time in 2014-2015!
2273271
Good story and and keeps your interest. However, the ending does not seem to be complete. Waiting for Book 4 to continue the story. Hopefully it will be out soon.