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Summary: Mr Clark Rules!!!
Review: I am only about 75 pages into this novel, but based on my past readings of Tom Clancy's works, this book is right up there among the best. I can't wait to see what happens next!
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Summary: Boring, predictable, turgid. Wait a week for bargain book
Review: Tom Clancy is not known for his ability to write prose but at least he usually writes an engaging techno thriller.(Hunt for Red October, Red Storm Rising). This time his characters aren't substantial enough to qualify as cardboard. The plot is not so original or well written to even be a cliche and is about as exciting as a glass of cold spit. Half-way through the book you may start hoping the terrorists win. A world-wide plague couldn't possibly be more miserable than trying to finish this book If you are a die-hard Clancy Fan and MUST have anything he has written, at least wait a week for it to show up on the bargain table. Better, wait for the paper-back and buy it used.
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Summary: Tom Clancy takes the pain out of turning fifty
Review: When I heard that Tom Clancy was coming out with a new John Clark opus, I immediately read the first chapter online, revised my birthday wishes, and asked my wife, daughter, and others to forget about all the golf balls and ties and concentrate on ferreting out a copy of Rainbow Six. Birthday and book arrived on August 5, and I'm happy with both so far! Have my sights set now on S. King's upcoming Bag o' Bones. If Grisham's got anew legal tingler in the hopper, I can start my second half-century with a book-reader's trifecta!
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Summary: Clancy continues to amaze!
Review: Rainbow Six is yet more proof that nobody writes about suspense, political intrigue or military operations with the skill of Tom Clancy. Jack Ryan is a great character, but John T. Clark has a bit more "every man" in him. He's a slightly flawed person who does what he thinks is right and I think most of us would agree with his conclusions. I was very excited to learn that Clancy was doing a another book with Clark as the primary character. When I heard that Ding Chavez was to be included as well, I was thrilled. Much to my reading pleasure, Clancy delivers yet again. Now I can't wait until he teams up Ryan, Clark, Chavez and Dan Murray again. I know he's started the next Ryan novel, I just hope I can make it till that release date.
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Summary: Eco-terrorism squad based in England?
Review: I guess they won't have to go very far for action seeing as how the English are among the biggest eco-terrorists around. The nuclear waste being dumped into the Irish Sea...
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Summary: This is one man you do not want fool with...
Review: I have read all of Mr. Clancy's work, and this rates as one of his best. Like other readers, I enjoyed Without Remorse. Having a book dedicated to John lays out a good framework for the future, since the next position for Jack Ryan is the Pope. Excellent read, well worth adding to your library!!
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Summary: Well Worth it!
Review: Leaves you at the end of your seat throughout the book. It will keep you up many nights wanting more. But can get a little tiring in the middle of hte book. Can also get confusing during the end. But still it is well worth it.
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Summary: Finally Clancy gives us another book!! HOORAY!!
Review: Thank you Tom for giving the faithful Clancy fans of Clark, Ryan and the rest another great book. It is difficult to wait so long for Clancy's books but as usual the wait is well worth it. Similar to the excitement of seeing and old friend you have missed.I have read all of Clancy's books and they never fail to leave you wanting his next book more than the last.John Clark is the most exciting character in a book since Ludlum's Jason Bourne and Jack Ryan is what we wish we could have in Washington.Clancy has become the American Fredrick Forsyth with all the excitement of Robert Ludlum. Don't make us wait so long for the next one Tom!!
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Summary: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six--Just another technothriller
Review: I just finished Rainbow Six, the latest book by Tom Clancy. As usual I stayed up way too late reading it. After ten books I knew what to expect and found it. However, I was a bit disappointed in some areas. Clancy has been doing a lot more than just write technothrillers lately. I think that diffusion of effort shows in Rainbow Six. I noted several continuity errors and some things just weren't explained very well. I finally had to go to the Sydney Olympics website to find out when those Olympics are being held. Since they are the Summer Olympics, most readers assume the heat Clancy writes about to be normal. However, Australia's Olympics will be in their late winter, early spring, and that kept nagging at the back of my mind. It seemed to me that Clancy has toned down the technical side of things for this book. Sure, he talks about some neat, 'whiz-bang' gadgets, but without the hard edge of technical realism that defined The Hunt for Red October and Cardina! l of the Kremlin. Also, the book became predictable. When I read Sum of All Fears, it was with growing disbelief and astonishment at the turn the story took. Rainbow Six has no such surprises. I'm sure Clancy fans will enjoy adding Rainbow Six to their shelf, but for me it will only be in Clancy's top ten until he writes another book.
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Summary: Good, but not awesome
Review: While I enjoyed reading Rainbow Six, I have to admit I was a little disappointed. The plot was excellent, with all the intricacies we know and love. However, the characters seemed more flat than usual and the dialogue was quite common. I find it hard to believe that Clancy spent 6 hours on every page. But even though I don't consider it his best book, I still couldn't put it down - I finished in 3 days.
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