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Summary: Who was that masked writer???
Review: I've always enjoyed Clancy's *novels*. Unfortunately, I do not consider the Op-Center and Net Force books to be novels. Furthermore, I doubt that they are even *Clancy*. These books are more akin to cannon fodder used to bide time between releases of more worthy titles. Pretty soon, though, readers (like myself) will become so disgusted that they will not even buy the real Tom Clancy novels when they are available.Anyway, with regard to Net Force: Hidden Agenda, I can only say that the feeble attempt at science fiction (I use the term loosely) was a complete failure. After having just read Stephenson's Cryptonomicon, Clancy was no comparison. The whole VR metaphor was terrible and Clancy's vision of future technology was almost cliché ("SonySega", anyone?). Also, the romantic subplots and use of slang was poorly done and generally unbearable. Finally, anyone who has read Clancy's earlier work will remember how intensely descriptive and exciting Clancy could be when describing a combat scene or even a sonar operator listening on his headset, trying to identify another sub. There is not a single paragraph of Hidden Agenda that aspires to this older work. Anyone who actually enjoys Hidden Agenda should definitely try one of Clancy's older novels to see what they have been missing. However, you will never again be satisfied by any of these "Created by..." titles.
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Summary: Ugh yuck. I want my money back.
Review: I've read every Clancy novel, since Red October & Red Storm Rising. These were great. This one is trash. Why did it take two people to write this junk? They stretch the concept of Virtual Reality to unbelievable levels, seemingly just to put people in period costumes/sceneries. Instead of using it in a credible way, they turn it into a gimmick. The character interaction is quite pathetic (everybody gets lucky with the best looking woman, without half trying). More like a porn movie. Clancy novels used to have oodles of technical detail. He used to be a real source of insight in how the military and it's technologies work. Now he seems to just crank out Hollywood'isms just for it's own sake. I'm sorry that Mr. Clancy felt the need to put his name to this. His "brand" is going down the tubes.
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Summary: Poorly written
Review: If Tom Clancy actually wrote 'Hidden Agendas', he needs to retire. If he didn't, he needs to apologize, at least to me for buying this dross expecting a good read. I feel cheated.
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Summary: What the heck was this?
Review: If you expected an action-packed techno-thriller, forget it. "Hidden Agendas" turns out to be a weak soap-opera sort of novel, with a smidge of predictable plot thrown in as an afterthought. To save you from wasting your time and money, here's a hint: read the first few chapters in the bookstore. That way you can drop-kick it away when you realize how bad it is.
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Summary: Clancy - Be very ashamed
Review: If you normally read Clancy because he writes well researched, feasible and well paced thrillers, then don't bother with this one. Clancy should be embarrassed putting his name to this pap. It is a story that is not only very unlikely but is poorly imagined and poorly written. Write it yourself next time and read your ghost's copy before going to press.
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Summary: it's believble to the point of being scary
Review: In reading this book I have seen how easy and simple it is for someone with a little knowledge and the hardware to sit down and get into the so called safe systems of the government, the banking systems and also our heath care system. Also, I found this book a great read over the span of one weekend.
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Summary: As interesting as a paint-by-numbers painting
Review: It's been a few years since I read a Tom Clancy novel. I recall they were long page-turners with lots of technical detail and macho sentiment. This book is relatively short, with only an occasional bit of silly technical detail thrown in. The macho characters have taken political correctness and diversity training... except for the bad guy. You're better off reading a comic book or watching Ally McBeal.
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Summary: Oh, please....
Review: Like a government agent on the trail of a deadly terrorist is going to stop and take the time to write a new VR 'scenario' each time he searches the net for a clue? Please... I really like the concept of a high-tech fiction genre, but so far I haven't found an author with even a hint of technical believability. Clancy should pull his name from this series immediately!
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Summary: This is not a "Hunt for Red October"
Review: Mr. Clancy's more recent books have been on the down-slope. Hidden Agendas is not lacking in "filler" verbage to take up the space between the book's front and back covers. True there is a plot, but this book is no "Hunt for Red October". Mr. Clancy has the potential for being a great author, however, this is not reflected in his later works, such as Hidden Agendas.
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Summary: Very well written.
Review: Net Force: Hidden Agendas was great. I read the original and it was excellent. Everyone knows that sequels are usually worse than originals, not in Hidden Agendas. It's about time Alex Michaels and Toni Fieorella expressed their true feelings for each other!
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