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Michael Martz
Sep 08, 2014 rated it it was amazing
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I recently read an article that named Frederick Forsyth's 'Day of the Jackal' as one of the best political thrillers of all time. I recalled I'd read it when first released nearly 50 years ago, loved it, and thought it might be worth a re-read. It certainly was. It's a fictional account of an assassination attempt on French President deGaulle that reads like the best of non-fiction, with totally believable characters and situations. I loved it for a 2nd time!

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Mar 20, 2014 rated it it was amazing
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One of the greatest spy/thrillers of all time; move is too.
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