The Assassini [Import] [Hardcover]

Thomas Gifford (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: Bantam Press (February 21, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059302172X
• ISBN-13: 978-0593021729
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,157,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing and believable Vatican mystery, February 1, 1998

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This review is from: The Assassini (Paperback)

That Thomas Gifford was met by stiff opposition during his nine years of impeccable research for this work of art speaks volumes about the internal workings of the Catholic Church. It lends credibility to this intriguing array of subplots and characters, while verifying what the rest of the world already knows: that the Church is only marginally unlike any other major multinational corporation. This is a brilliant mystery containing many interesting characters illuminated by a rich tapestry of historical events. Like any roller-coaster ride, the initial pace is slow...but this is a small price to pay for the thrill of this gem.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a book to read, not skim, December 11, 2004

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This review is from: The Assassini (Paperback)

This thriller is also packed with impeccable research on a vast swath of church history. If you aren't looking for a 24-hour head-spin (The DaVinci Code) and aren't obsessed with leprechauns, you'll be rewarded by Gifford's (Gifford, by the way, is dead) careful plotting, excellent character deveopment, and witty use of history and mystery. The settings alone make the book a good read. As a whole, it's a great read, if reading is what you want.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A ride that only accelerates as the story proceeds..., April 23, 1997

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This review is from: The Assassini (Paperback)

This book was worth the struggle to get through the first 100 or so pages. Slow to develop, but once the story gets going, it is tough to put down. Gifford has a gift for imagery as well as weaving an intriguing plot. I recommend this book; do not give up if you feel bored to begin with