Jackdaws by Ken Follett

Jackdaws

Ken Follett

401 pages • first pub 2001 (view editions)

fiction historical thriller mysterious tense fast-paced
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Jackdaws by Ken Follett is ideal for readers who enjoy tightly plotted, high-stakes World War II thrillers centered on resilient underdogs racing against time in the face of overwhelming odds.

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In his own bestselling tradition of Eye of the Needle and The Key to Rebecca, Ken Follett delivers a breathtaking novel of suspense set in the most dangerous days of World War II. Look out for Ken's newest book, A Column of Fire, available now. D-...

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Community Reviews

3.88
based on 1,494 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 85%

tense: 78%

dark: 37%

emotional: 28%

informative: 21%

challenging: 18%

inspiring: 18%

sad: 18%

hopeful: 11%

mysterious: 8%

reflective: 7%

Pace

52% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

56% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
5% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

67% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

17% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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