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Summary: Tom Clancy or Ian Fleming?
Review: While this is not a poorly written book it has perhaps the most ridiculous plot of any of his books. I don't want to give away the story but suffice to say that I have seen this in several James Bond movies. The anti-terrorist scenes are well written (although I could do without the repeated descriptions of what a 50 cal bullet does to the human head) and keep the reader interested. All in all I am waiting for the computer game, which is what much of the book is written like. This is much better than those Op-Center books and Politika at least.
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Summary: Another Clancy trademark book: long, poorly written, boring.
Review: It is amazing how Clancy continues to get by on the reputation of "Hunt for Red October", (his only really "good" book.) Rainbox Six is just another inarticulate, long, snooze. For techno-thrillers, try the works of Stephen Hunter (Point of Impact) For good spy, political thrillers: try Charles McCarry (Shelly's Heart) Believe me if you read these authors, you will never again waste your time on another Clancy novel.
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Summary: Tom Clancy's newest book is a boring mishmash...
Review: Rainbow Six started off with a good premise. About one third of the way through the whole idea became absurd. I felt like tossing it but stuck with it hoping the plots would come together but it never happened. I am usually sorry to see Clancy's novels end. When I finished this Rainbow Six I sighed with relief and wondered why I had finished it.
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Summary: Good Read, yet disappointing
Review: Clancey's latest is an engaging read. It pushes all the right buttons and you find yourself cheering the heros and hissing the villains. Yet, in many ways it is a disappointment when compared to his earlier works. Since Clancy has made enough money to be a convinced Republican, his views are reflected in the plot. The villains are plausible eco-terrorists, and the heros, conservative tough guys willing to bend the rules for a higher cause. Tho a Liberal Democrat, I have no problems with the assignment of hero/villain roles, I've met wacko eco-freaks, but the real world is not so black and white. This would have been a better book had Clancy pointed this out. This is a formula book. It is well crafted, but ultimately in the same league as the Doc Savage series. Clancy's commercial interests are apparent in the brand name plugs scattered thruout the work. Product placement is old hat in the movies. Now it seems to be invading the literary scene. Jerome A. Schroeder Seattle, WA
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Summary: Rippping good read
Review: I'd say this is a jolly ripping read. I was frightfully caught up in it. To some reviewers below who bemoan the right wing attitude in the book: The vast majority of writers of all stripes are left wing. So when a right winger gains an audience, I don't think one should knock him for using it to his advantage. So indulge the old chap, because Clancy more than fulfills his part of the page-turning bargain; it's the best page turning read since Michael Crichton's AIRFRAME and Craig Furnas's THE SHAPE, and RAINBOW SIX has quite a bit of facts of the world in it, so one learns while being entertained. I am curious, since Willem Defoe played John Clark in the movie version of "Clear and Present Danger," will he play Clark should a movie be made of RAINBOW SIX (or NO REMORSE, for that matter, another one where he was the lead character rather than Jack Ryan)? I hope so. Any movie producers reading this, cast Defoe as Clark again. He was great in C.A.P.D.
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Summary: PREDICTABLE!
Review: Although everyone at the alt.books.tom-clancy newsgroup seems to be tearing the book apart in their evaluations..... I'm going to hold back. Yes...it's all too predictable. If anyone has read enough Robin Cook's and enough Tom Clancy's they'll figure out the plot REALLY early. Yes...the premise is rather outrageous and frankly..ludicrous. And Yes...the villains are outta S.P.E.C.T.R.E from the James Bond universe. But it's still an ok read. why? Maybe because I like Clancy and enjoy his characters (chavez, clark, the new popov, etc..) or maybe I like his action sequences (very nice). Is it worth it to read? Yes. Just don't take the book too seriously.
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Summary: Great...great...great
Review: Just finished it. I couldn't put it down! I found the ending very satisfying.
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Summary: Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy
Review: Tree Hugger terrorists out to distroy the human race - what a great idea! 800 pages on Mr. C and Ding - about time. A thoughorly enjoyable read. Another classic from the Master. Holywood where are you make a movie of Rainbow Six and Executive Orders.
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Summary: Well worth waiting for.....
Review: The only reason I was anxious to end my vacation was because I knew a copy of Clancy's Rainbow Six would be waiting for me when I got home. (I had ordered it via my book club) I knew I was hooked when, on the first night of reading it, I couldn't put it down! Being caught up with familiar characters is like running into old friends, even family. Although Clancy isn't strong on emotional involvement between the characters and the reader, this book pulls you in, because you feel you "know" these people. Can't wait to finish......
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Summary: Ok, but not one of his best
Review: Looks like Clancy and his editors were rushing to get this one out the door. Numerous editing errors (e.g. Clark leaves his house twice (pp. 25/26)). Lots of repetition-how many times do we need to read the same graphic description of someone getting shot in the head or the number of shots that each character fires with their silenced weapons? No real climax, it just withers (meanders) away to a predictable ending after the hospital scene. And what mysterious disappearance at the end of the book? The Gulfstream pilots knew where they were...Tom, we expect better.
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