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The Hit

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David Baldacci · 2013

Is The Hit 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 The Hit by David Baldacci. 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 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Positive messages 3/5
Series positionBook 2 · Will Robie Series
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 scenes3/5

Strongest positives

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

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Series progression

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Next volumeBook 3 · The TargetStrongest cautions: Death of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 4/5Open next review →
  1. Book 1 · The Innocent
    Death of a character5/5Violence5/5Frightening scenes4/5Graphic injury3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · The Hit
    Death of a character5/5Violence5/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · The Target
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence4/5Strong language3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 5 · End Game
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Products & advertising1/5Romance1/5
    Gets gentler

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of real-world items or technology typical of modern thrillers.

Death of a character5/5
Why this rating?

Killing is central to the protagonist's work and the story's conflict; deaths are likely recurrent.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Injuries and combat outcomes are described but generally focused on the action rather than gratuitous viscera.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Standard thriller language, including some profanity and harsh terms.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance appears to be minor and incidental rather than a central storyline.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A suspenseful assassin thriller includes recurring danger, pursuit, and lethal threats, but it is not primarily horror or supernatural frightening.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Likely limited sexual references or adult situations, with no indication of explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Adult drinking may occur occasionally, but substance use does not appear central or glamorized.

Violence5/5
Why this rating?

Assassinations, armed confrontations, threats, and action violence are central to the thriller's premise.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist faces life-threatening danger with bravery.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Requires problem-solving and strategic thinking in high-pressure scenarios.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

An international intelligence setting likely includes varied backgrounds, but the supplied information cannot establish broad, well-developed representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may offer incidental insight into espionage and tactics, but teaching real knowledge is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display loyalty to peers, even in a gritty environment.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of duty, integrity, and questioning authority.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Robie displays discipline and professional competence, though his work is lethal.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Hit would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Hit, and what caused that change?
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