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American assassin

Vince Flynn · 2011

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for American assassin by Vince Flynn. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Violence, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character5/5
  • Violence5/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Some mentions of real-world brands, typical of the genre.

Death of a character5/5
Why this rating?

Numerous deaths occur, including the tragic death of the protagonist's girlfriend and many enemies.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Graphic descriptions of injuries and the aftermath of violence occur throughout.

Strong language4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent use of strong language, including profanity and vulgarity.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Religious extremism is a central component of the antagonists' motivation.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes emotional backstory regarding the protagonist's lost love; minimal romantic subplots.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Sustained suspense involves terrorism, hostage situations, torture, covert pursuit, and threats to civilians. The danger is intense and realistic rather than playful.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional references to adult relationships, but no explicit sexual scenes.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are occasionally shown drinking alcohol.

Violence5/5
Why this rating?

Frequent depictions of combat, targeted assassinations, torture, and gun violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist displays high levels of bravery in dangerous, life-threatening situations.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Shows tactical and strategic problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited representation; reflects the demographics of military/intelligence thriller tropes.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides a fictionalized look at intelligence agency operations.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Characters display loyalty and camaraderie with their peers.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of justice, duty, and the moral complexities of counter-terrorism.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is dedicated to public safety but uses morally ambiguous methods.

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