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Rainbow Six

Rainbow Six

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: More junk that will sell
Review: More boys and their toys crap from the man who can't write but who sells like crazy.

Those who buy rather than get this from the library should keep in mind that Clancy is a right-winger who loved Star Wars, helped Reagan & co. spread their paranoia, and has given unqualified support to the most extreme comments of the NRA.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Good, but Clancy wasn't in his top form for this one.
Review: Okay, I finished the book in one sitting last night. I always read books at least twice, so this is a rough review.

First impression- Good Clark, good Chavez writing. Old friends like Gus Werner and Ed Foley show up briefly. However, there is no mention of Ryan, Foleyeva, HRH, Jackson, or any of the Ryans for that matter. Considering the scope of the conspiracy that is dealt with, you'd think we'd run into a few of these people. Good tie in with Fielder, though.

Action scenes are great, execution is great, but well, the underlying plot and ending just aren't all there. I don't want to ruin it for anyone, but the plot and ending were oddly unsatisfying.

Kiss of death remark: I think Mr. Clancy has read one to many Clive Clusser novels.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Clancy does it AGAIN
Review: Tom Clancy has proven, once again, why he is the foremost author of the military thriller. A book that focuses on Clark is a nice change of pace from Clancy's last work (Executive Orders), focusing on political intrigue. Clancy demonstrates that, despite his expertise in other fields, he still shines brightest when writing of espionage and counter-terrorism.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Great start but poor follow through
Review: I am a BIG fan of Tom Clancy's books. I have gone through 3 copies of Red Storms Rising and 2 copies of Clear and Present Danger and have read every book he has wrote. Having said that, this book is a disappointment.

The premise of this book holds enormous promise. The mere thought of John Clark SEAL and Domingo Chavez forming an international multinational anti terrorist unit was enough for me to circle Aug. 3 on my calendar and clear my itinerary for that day.

The first few hundred pages didn't disappoint. The resolution of the airline hijacking was superbly done, showing us not only what transpired but also the thought process of an experienced operative. The subsequent terrorist acts in the bank, private residence, and amusement park were absolutely riveting. Unfortunately, that's where the good stuff stops.

The main background plot is simply absurd. I will spare the details in the interests of time and those who want to read the book for themselves, but ! quite simply the plot has been done before in a James Bond film called Moonraker. This meglomaniacal, psychopathic scheme is suitable for the light fantasy of Ian Flemming but not the realistic thrillers we have come to expect from Tom Clancy.

In addition, what made Clear and Present Danger and Red Storms Rising so good was not only the action but the superbly fleshed out characters, both protagonists and antagonists. It was action at its best, Cortez vs. Ryan, Andreyev vs. Robinson. Both sides were intelligent, rational, and played to win. Rainbow Six's antagonists were so far out on the ideological scale that it is a wonder they weren't institutionalized. I found myself not eager for our heroes to win the day but for something, ANYTHING to shut these lunatics up. I read each page, hopeful that a meteor would fall from the sky and kill these imbeciles so that we could return to the masterful action of the preceding pages.

Unfortunately, that didn't happen. The book! 's resolution is astonishingly unsatisfying. Our heroes di! scover and stop the evil plan not due to ingenious detective work but because an antagonist got cold feet, luck saves the world. The climactic battle is little more then a turkey shoot and the book gives about as much enjoyment. So much promise, so little delivered.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: 12 Monkeys meets The Delta Force
Review: I reviewed this novel for the San Antonio Express-News The action sequences are first-rate, but the eco-terrorism argot starts to get weary after awhile. - Harry Thomas

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Vintage Clancy -- detailed, long, but a fun read.
Review: Thought it was ok. My only problem is the length --800pgs. Certain parts drag and even come across predictable, ultimately seeming omitable upon completion of the book. But then again it's Clancy and still works. Nice to have Clark back in action. I definately see a movie out of this.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excited. Can hardly wait to receive the book
Review: Tom Clancy is, without any doubt, the best writer of the 20th century. I own all of his books. He keeps you on the edge of your seat, deeply engrossed in every word. There is no let up to the action or excitement. I'm a speed reader, and the only complaint I have is that he doesn't write more books per year. I'd buy every one of them. He's the only author I'd invest in hardcover copies of books. And I have every one of his!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Simply Intiguing. Mr. Clark at his highest level.
Review: The Hunt for Red October, Without Remorse, Executive Orders are some of Clancys best work. Rainbow Six, based on my reviews is Mr. Clark at his highest level. He's Jack Ryans alter ego. The Presidents thoughts is expressed in the actions of Mr. Clark. Another best seller. I hope you're not too tired to start another excellent thriller.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The preview looks great!
Review: I just finished reading the preview of Tom Clancy's newest book in PC Gamer. It is about one of my favorite characters from the Clancy books, John Clark. The story was awesome. The first chapter involves the hijacking of an airplane. I can't wait until this book comes out.

I also read about the computer game which will be shares the name with the book. It also looks great. It looks like the best anti-terrorism game yet.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: *Awsome*
Review: If you liked this book as much as i did you should buy the Rainbow Six computer game too!!!


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