Jackdaws by Ken Follett

Jackdaws

Ken Follett

595 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical thriller mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

A brand new thriller from the master storyteller set against the menacing backdrop of the Second World War and crackling with suspense and action. It is May, 1944 - a time of international tension where nothing is certain... Two weeks before D-Day...

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Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
tense 77%
dark 38%
emotional 27%
challenging 22%
informative 16%
sad 16%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 14% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.84

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