56 pages • 1 hour read
Frederick ForsythThe Day of the Jackal
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth follows an unnamed English assassin hired by the French paramilitary terrorist organization, OAS, to kill President Charles de Gaulle. As the assassin meticulously plans the assassination, French and English authorities race against time to uncover his identity and thwart the plot. Contains explicit instances of violence, including murder.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth is a masterfully crafted thriller with meticulous attention to detail. Praised for its suspense and immersive storytelling, it captivates readers with its clever plot. However, some find the intricate descriptions slow the pace. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of political intrigue.
Who Should Read The Day of the Jackal?
A reader who would enjoy The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth is typically an enthusiast of meticulously detailed political thrillers and historical espionage. Fans of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold or Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October would appreciate Forsyth's intricate plotting and suspenseful narrative.
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Reading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Historical Fiction
Politics / Government
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Fear