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Gabriel's Moon

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Gabriel's Moon

By: William Boyd
Narrated by: George Blagden
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Internationally bestselling author William Boyd offers his most exhilarating novel yet, following a reluctant spy drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession.

Gabriel Dax is a young man haunted by the memories of a fire that took his mother’s life. Every night, when sleep finally comes, he dreams about his childhood home in flames. His days are spent on the move as an acclaimed travel writer, capturing the changing landscapes of Europe in the grip of the Cold War. When he is offered the chance to interview Patrice Lumumba, newly elected president of the People’s Republic of the Congo, he finds himself drawn into a web of duplicities and betrayals.

Falling under the spell of Faith Green, an enigmatic and ruthlessly efficient MI6 handler, he becomes “her spy,” unable to resist her demands. But amid the peril, paranoia, and passion consuming Gabriel’s new covert life, there will also be revelations closer to home that may change his own story, and the fates of those around him.

Traveling from the vibrant streets of sixties London to the sun-soaked cobbles of Cadiz and the frosty squares of Warsaw, Gabriel’s Moon is a remarkable accomplishment from one of our greatest storytellers.

©2024 William Boyd (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio
Espionage Historical
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Disappointed

I read with great pleasure The New Confessions, The Romantic and several other of Boyd's books. He's especially good at telling stories that span a century. I found Gabriel's Moon to be uneven, with some compelling chapters, but several felt unconnected to humanity. Parts of the story strain credibility. All in all, I hope he writes another long form like the two I mentioned first, as he's a wonderful writer. I just didn't care for this one book.

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Smart and fast moving period piece

Loved this book - couldn’t stop listening and inspired to look into more of Mr Boyd’s works. Lots of intrigue, twists and turns and still not really getting the penultimate twist, but whatever, loved it all the same. Highly recommended. The reader is perfect for this story.

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Boyd is like a favorite food joint

William Boyd's craftsmanship remains outstanding. The story dips into mystery and spy craft while maintaining the essence of Boyd: substantial yet delicate portrayals of human nature.

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Not his best effort

I have followed W Boyd for a while now and lately he seems to be writing the same book. The story’s initial premise is interesting, but the story falls flat and rather old fashioned at times, re: seduction, etc. With regret, I do not recommend this book.

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Amazing story

The narrator is Incredible. He does a wide variety of accents. I also love the story. Highly recommend!

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One of the best Boyd storylines, but...

Enjoyed the spy storyline and mysterious directions the book took along the way. George Blagden makes the book better with his superb narration. However, there is a glaring problem with a location that is mentioned several times and becomes part of the story. You would think as an author who writes a great deal historical fiction, Boyd (and his editor/fact checkers) would have researched and discovered that Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is in no way on or even near the Mississippi River. It's located in the southern center of the state, about 140 miles or 2.5 hours from the Mississippi River. Hard to really take the entire facts or locations in the storyline seriously with such a massive error.

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Just bad

Implausible plot, ridiculous main character, two dimensional other characters and sophomoric writing. If it’s a genuine effort at thriller spy genre it doesn’t work. If it’s a parody, it doesn’t work.

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