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Summary: Tom: Please Save the Trees; Retire Jack Ryan
Review: I cannot believe I read every one of the 618 pages of this novel.Like most Clancy novels, nothing happens for the first 550 pages; then there is a rush to bring the story to a close. More than half of the 550 page introduction should have found its way to the editing room floor, as it only serves to regurgitate background information from Clancy's previous novels. The one redeeming feature of my experience with this book is I borrowed it from the library, rather than purchased it. Jack Ryan has been President, perhaps it is time to let him collect his pension.
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Summary: Would have been better without Ryan
Review: I have always been a big fan of Clancy's books, both fiction and non-fiction, but this one really does drag. I think an earlier reviewer had it right when suggesting that the overall story would be improved if Jack Ryan were simply removed from the story. I know some Ryan fans will disagree, but his contribution to the story is primarily to go back and forth to work in London, talk to his co-workers over beers, talk to his wife and eventually tag along on a mission. I found myself skipping the Ryan sections of the book to get on to the plot involving the Foley's and the "Rabbit", which was much more interesting.
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Summary: Red Rabbit
Review: What a disappointment. After eagerly awaiting the new Tom Clancy book for months, after paying a substatial sum for having the book shipped to Denmark on the very day of its release I have now read "Red Rabbit" and what a let down it has been! To put is short: "Red Rabbit" is plain BORING! The story contains no action, ... and worst of all NO SUSPENSE. Sure, the Tom Clancy narrative "tone of voice" is still uniquely present in "Red Rabbit" - so you never completely waste your time with this book - but the problem is that the plot line is utterly predictable. Though filling up a good 600 pages "Red Rabbit" adds nothing of importance to our understanding of Jack Ryan. And after having read the other Ryan stories and having marvelled at Tom Clancys uncanny abillity to build up a fictional world that in so many cases seem to mirrow - and maybe even explain - things that happen in the real world, we have come to expect more from him than he is giving us this time around. It's very much a case of "old wine on new bottles". Been there, done that, got the t-shirt, Tom. An utterly redundant book. Alas. Still - I can't wait for your next one, Tom.
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Summary: stopped at page 84
Review: I've noticed Clancy's novels gradually losing their pizazz, and this one is no different. After 80 pages of boredom I came to this web site to see if it was worth pursuing the next 600 pages and obviously from the customer reviewers the answer is a resounding NO. Read Daniel Silva instead.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I couldn't wait until the release date - I read TC almost non-stop- the Bear and the Dragon was brilliant- I bought Red Rabbit on opening day - 3 weeks later I am on page 80- Need I say more-
Has TC gotten too fat and sassy to use the creativity that made him famous ? - What a drag !
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Summary: Perhaps written by a ghost writer for Clancy?
Review: Is Tom Clancy trying to milk Jack Ryan fans for a few more dollars? This was an extremely poor addition to the series, and nowhere near the usual standards expected of Clancy. Neither the plot nor the writing provides any suspense. The book lacks the thorough research Clancy usually delivers. The novel is long on dialogue but short on analysis or action. Much of Ryan's (fairly minor) role in the plot is highly implausible. There is no attention to detail or consistency (the Rabbit goes from Captain to Major to Colonel and back to Captain during the course of the novel). The sloppiness just served to annoy this reader.
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Summary: The Others Already Said It
Review: Not a good intro to Clancy. I did finish it, but for those used to Clancy, it's a slow-paced read. I didn't hate it and I did finish it, but my advice is wait for the next "real" Clancy. Probably the least interesting of Clancy's works (I've read them all, but won't touch Clancy and whomever).
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Summary: This bunny keeps going and going...for too long
Review: Certainly not one of Clancy's best. The book goes on about twice as long as it needs to for what actually happens; and what does happen is a little slow for the most part. If it didn't involve the Pope, this story would only rate as a subplot in one of Clancy's best novels. I also agree with the other reviewers about oddly repeated sentences and the numerous Starbuck's references (own some stock and trying to drive the price up Tom?). Worth a read if you like his other books, but you might want to borrow it instead of buying it.
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Summary: The worst of the bunch
Review: I can't believe I read the whole thing!. What a bore, when we got to what I thought would be exciting (the border crossing, or the kill attempt), each was about one page long. The pontification about the Catholic religion was misplaced. And to hear the hero Ryan whining endlessly about being away from home for a few nights, please!
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Summary: Did he get paid by the word?
Review: Unfortunately, this wordy,ponderous,repetitious tree waster is no where near the quality I have come to know and love from Clancy. Clearly, he has done some terrific work , such as Red Storm Rising, Executive Orders, Bear & Dragon,etc. While a game attempt at some real history, Red Rabbit has none of the usual suspense and complexity I expect from this writer. Hey Tom, next time, when you are 1/2 way through it, and it doesn't look good, just trash it, and come up with something we can all be proud of.
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