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Summary: Nice looking, bad tasting...
Review: I am glad that I finished Rainbow Six. The story is simple: An american-british special operations outfit, with two NATO and one Israeli alibi members, "zaps" incompetent terrorists in European countries. Only with more grueling gore and technical detail than in the statement above. Then there is that Eco-terrorist conspiracy by some gene-splicing geniuses and their likewise ecologically indoctrinated co-believers. Nice idea, bad execution. Previous Clancy books had me hooked as to their outcome and to the twists Clancy could apply to the storyline. This one I was glad I had finished. Even the rants about Eco-activists, vegans and feminists were boring after the first few. It is only symptomatic that female characters on the good side are either physicians/nurses or moms/grandmoms.
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Summary: I loved this book
Review: This was my first Clancy novel. I loved it! The book had its slow points but the overall book and the plot was excellent! Since then I have read almost all of the Jack Ryan and John Clark books that Clancy has written about. This is a must read for true Clancy fans.
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Summary: Overlong and unoriginal
Review: Mr. Clancy is getting lazy. This novel comes across as an expensive, overlong, self-indulgent Mack Bolan yarn. The author basically rehashes actual terrorist events, especially the exploits of Carlos the Jackal and the PLO. The German terrorists who conduct the assault in Vienna are virtual carbon copies of actual Red Army Faction members. Another flaw with this story is the near-invincibility of the protaganists. Clancy's commandos are basically bulletproof, which eliminates much of the suspense inherent in such a tale. The only "good" guys killed during the book are tertiary characters at best. Clancy's vaunted penchant for realism is sorely lacking here. I recommend Clear and Present Danger for a more accurate portrayal of combat. If you're interested in stories such as these, pick up a copy of "Blackhawk Down" instead.
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Summary: If this isn't a great book, I dont know what is...
Review: Okay, first of all, this isnt a Jack Ryan book, so dont be discouraged if you cant find your favorite hero in here. I think they mention his name once or twice, but the MAIN character is John Clack (I.E. John T. Kelly from WITHOUT REMORSE). Anyways, I think Clancy did a great job on this one, adding TONS and TONS of action packed carnage into this book. This book is basically about an anti-terrorist organization that has to stop all those bad terrorists around the world and make peace and harmony everywhere they go. I dont want to ruin the book for you, but its really good. The only, and I mean ONLY problem with this book, was that the ending left a little to the imagination, and I kinda wanted a little more action to follow, but otherwise I damn fine book from Mr. Clancy. Lets just hope "The Bear and the Dragon" which comes out in August will be as good.... ;)
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Summary: Good but, to many long boring parts
Review: The book of Rainbow 6, I do admit, is one of Clancy's best. It is very action packed and always gives gory details. It is perfect for kids. Did I say kids? I meant adults. The book has a whole lot of swearing and a little bit of sex. Like I said this book is very action packed but, it does have some boring parts, like after terriost incidents. Usally you'll have to wait 'bout 150 or more pages of tiny , tiny print. I hope you know I foond my self to little for this book , so don't make a mistake of buying this book for your little ones.
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Summary: Rainbow 6 is flat out excellent
Review: If you haven't read any of Tom Clancy's books yet then this one will probaly draw you in and you will want to know what happens next. Definetly worth the time.
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Summary: The only Clancy I've returned to the store
Review: As a longtime Clancy fan I've picked up this book without hesitation the day it came up. Coming home, I breathlessly settled in for another exciting read...only to be throw back with all gentleness of a car crash. What the hell? Environmentalists who would like to kill all the people on earth. Well, gee, that's right on the par with generals who're just itching to start nuclear war in the believability department. "We project 85% casualties Mr. President, but our way of life will be safe!". Pfft. But what really killed it for me (besides the paper thin plot and cardboard characters) was the continuous exposition. "And now I,Dr. Gene Evil, will explain to you my motives. In excruciating detail. And repeat it couple of dozen times so you don't forget." Oh gawd...After the 2nd half of the book, I was reduced to just flipping through the book to find some action scenes, which at least were moderatly involving.
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Summary: Clancy at his best!
Review: This was my first read Tom Clancy book, but I am familiar with some of his other books. This book is one of the best books that I have ever read, and I have read quite a few such books. I totally agree with those of you that say a) that it is nearly the same as his other books, but that is what he writes about, and that is what he excells at. b) there are long boring parts in the story, but no, i will NOT call them boring, they are pretty long, but they mainly tell the storyline, and if you think in your mind that they are fun, they will be interesting and not boring. It tells a story about a former-CIA agent, John Clark who organizes a counterterrorism task force based in Hereford, England and how he and his team battle some terrorists very soon in the story, and the question arises, are they being tested or is there a connection, and as the reader will soon figure out there is a threat there to all mankind... Read it yourself and find out! It is a bit lengthy, but it is worth it. Those that did not like this book, I totally accept your thoughts even though they are different from mine.
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Summary: Terrorism and Dealing with it
Review: Tom Clancy's novel is everything a military brat could dream of. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States and Western European Powers must focus their military expertise for a new kind of warfare: urban, counter-terrorism. With the backing of the CIA and British 22nd SAS Regiment at Hereford, England, ex-Navy SEAL John Clark and Major Domingo "Ding" Chavez lead an elite counter-terrorism force, with members from Delta Force, GSG-9, and SAS. The weapons are fabulous: Heckler and Koch fully suppressed MP5 submachine guns, Remington Magnum sniper rifles, flashbangs, and heartbeat sensors. The main characters are well rendered and the reader is immersed in the action, plot, characterization, and the fears of the unexpected. Also, this book would make a good teamwork building trainer: you must rely and have total faith with each member of your team; otherwise you may fall victum to a tango's bullet. Personally, I hate terrorists. There was an incident over in the middle East at Khobar Towers that I would not like to happen again. Everytime a terrorist dies in this novel, I feel it is a personal victory.
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Summary: The scrumdiddlyumptious Rainbow Six review
Review: This is a very good book. It is about a group of international anti-terrorists. They are known for saving high profile political heads. One of their members is an old man who is losing is edge. He has to deal with his loss without hurting the group. He is a man who is a war hero, but needs to settle down.
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