Tom Clancy's Net Force:#1

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Summary: Hrm...::grumblegrumble::
Review: Well, this book was okay, it just didn't leave up to expectation. Like books where people get killed in furious action? Don't look here...Like character development? Not here either. Do you like a shotty attempt at explaining what possibly the net will be like in 10 years? Look here. One point of the book: The ending is entirely anti-climatic...Unless you're into "technothrillers" aimed at preteens, there isn't any reason to read this. If you want some true Clancy, pick up Rainbow Six or Clear and Present Danger.

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Summary: netforce,
Review: i started to read this book not knowing who Tom Clancy was or for that matter what he had wrote. the title was the first thing to captivate me as i was studying computers at university. the course itself was starting to get a bit mundane and since reading netforce i really woke upto what i was studying. the information was very easy to digect and not to technically intimidating but still being within the bounds of reality. The way in which Tom describes the advancement of technology and the importance of internet security still captures my imagination some years know since reading it. the action is fast paced and revolves around three storyline angles. The long drawn out romabnce between the two main fbi agents takes you along a rollercoaster ride, mixing in with the selkie nicely. The selkie the daughter of an IRA hitman who was murderd before her childhood eyes makes you do nothing but fear and admire her. the book certainly makes you whant to read and read if you are interested in this area but if your not into computers as such there is still plenty of other lead elements to keep you on the edge of you respective.

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Summary: One of Clancys Finest
Review: Once you start reading this book, you won't be able to put it down. Great book from beginning to end, what else can I say? :) Netforce takes place in the near future (2010) and computers control everything, Netforce which is part of the FBI is well you can call em the "Net cops", the team works together to fight cyber-terrotists and such. Clancy will get you to a climax of a storyline and then switch to another storyline, wanting you to rush through and get back to that other storyline, You'll love it, Trust me.

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Summary: Not Tom Clancy's Best Work- 2 and 1/2 stars
Review: Although I would not consider myself a huge fan of Tom Clancy, I have read and enjoyed some of his previous works. But I would have to say that I was disappointed by this one. For the most part, I found the tempo to be too slow- the buildup was about fifty pages too long. Also, Clancy seems to be very found of using barely disguised political opinions / observations within the narrative. If you are in the market for a good Tom Clancy book, I think that Red Storm Rising was far superior to this book.

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Summary: It's Not Typical Clancy Fiction...
Review: Yes, I agree with other reviewers who say that Net Force is not classic Tom Clancy fiction. I feel that to read and enjoy Net Force, you need to put the fact that Clancy is the author out of your mind. try to enjoy the book as the hi-tec action story it is and you may find that you enjoy it. But if your expecting a typical Clancy book, you will be in for a dissapointment. The toughest thing about enjoying Net Force however, is getting into the book. The technology terms can get confusing. If your not a fan of computers or sci-fi you may have a difficult time getting to like the novel. Some paragraphs are very complicated to the point where you will actuallly have to re-read a paragraph or two just to get the full meaning. Once you get into the well written story you will have a tough time putting it down. The characters are very well crafted and interesting. Plus there are a number of sub plots which intersect with the main plot which I found to be interesting and enjoyable, I liked Net Force, but many people didn't. The key is to sit back and enjoy it for what it, a great futuristic action book and not a typical Tom Clancy book

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Summary: This is a great book
Review: I don't read too many books but I found this one to be exciting and it made me want to keep reading. I have read the book and have seen the TV mini-series. the book is much better than the movie cause the book gives a more detailed story line than the movie. The movie is good but could have been better. I highly suggest this book. If you want the full NET FORCE experience go with the book rather than the Audio CD or Cassette due to the book is not abridged like the Audio Cd and Cassette are.

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Summary: Debt Force
Review: Clancy can get pretty boring with his 900 page doorstops, although he has written some of my favorite books (Patriot Games, Hunt for Red October, etc). This thankfully short piece of trash should not bear his name - written for the 'quick read', it has no substance, boring 'action' and lifeless characters. Pick from many other great action books out there - oh, and the computer stuff was way off (being a computer guy, I spotted it - caught ya Tom!). I called my review 'Debt Force', as this book reeks of getting a quick buck off the name - so there must be some debts to pay!

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Summary: Not a Clancy
Review: This book, contrary to the claim, is not written by Clancy. Not at all. There is no Clancy element here. I wonder how much money Tom Clancy must have charged the other guy to use his name. Although it's quite OK for Clancy to make all the money he can applying legal means but I don't think it's good ethics. I think it's taking advantage of his fans and I'm quite disappointed in Mr. Clancy's doing here. On the whole, it's one of the most boring novels I've ever read.

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Summary: Don't waste your time
Review: One of the most technically inaccurate books I've read. Makes the story completely unbelievable.

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Summary: A very readable book
Review: This is by far the best of the Net Force books.The Russian bad guy helps to sell the story. Alex Michaels is a very good central character. The netforce team is also very entertaining. One of the highlights of the book in my eyes is the hired killer the Selkie. The Selkie's of the mob boss and his mistress added to the book. Toni beating up on the Selkie was another unexpected high point on the action scale. A very good book after you get past the first 100 pages. The last 2 Net Forces have been total bombs.