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Historical Fiction · 2001 · PG-13

Jackdaws

by Ken Follett

An all-female SOE team infiltrates Nazi France to destroy a critical telephone exchange before D-Day.

For14+GenreHistorical FictionLength516 pagesRead time~11.5 hours

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Violence

A lot

WWII combat, Gestapo torture, and execution depicted with realistic intensity

Language

Some

Some profanity

Sexual Content

Some

Romantic relationship with some physical intimacy; not explicit

Substance Use

Some

Social drinking in wartime context

Emotional Intensity

Some

High-stakes wartime mission creates sustained suspense without extreme psychological horror

What this book is about

A WWII action thriller featuring espionage, torture, and execution. Violence is significant and includes Gestapo brutality. The action is fast-paced and the stakes are life-and-death. Some romantic content. Strong historical fiction for mature readers.

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Gestapo torture and execution

WWII violence and war crimes

Espionage and betrayal themes

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