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American assassin

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Vince Flynn · 2011

Is American assassin appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

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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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 5/5 · Violence 5/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Positive messages 3/5
Recommendation2.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 5/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

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

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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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