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Summary: Good reading but an unpleasant tone of violence sometimes
Review: Good book, but in contrary to his book Bravo Two Zero and Chris Ryans books, this one does contain a few unpleasant tones of over-violence. The tone is that in an E&E-situation, be as violent as possible, the main character would not hesitate killing a cop, since "ultimately that is what they are paid for", etc. Too bad for an otherwise excellent book.
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Summary: Not bad ! (who wrote it?)
Review: Not a bad book, although one would expect something more at the end. Only question is who is the real hero this time. When bullets fly, McNab is the hero, but when keyboards work overtime, someone else should get the appropriate credit. Come on, mr. McNab, you of all people should know that SigSauer pistols DO NOT HAVE SAFETY LEVERS! It takes just a little detail like this to give away the game... Anyway, not a bad book, not bad at all.
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Summary: Excellent book, Couldn't put it down.....
Review: Excellent Book, I simply couldn't put it down. The story is about an SAS Soldier working undercover following two PIRA Soldiers. They are followed to Washington, where it all goes terribly wrong.
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Summary: This book was a gripping thriller and kept me reading.
Review: As an amateur reader, this was the first Andy McNab I had ever read. On finishing the first Chapter, I felt intrigued to read on. In some parts of the book I felt the author went into a lot of detail which made me able to follow along with the plot easily. I felt that the end of the book was very gripping. The next book I will be reading will be the ever famous Bravo Two Zero, of which I have seen the film. I hope that this next book will be as good as "Remote Control".
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Summary: GREAT BOOK
Review: This book was both exciting and suspenseful. I am really impressed with the quality of writing. It was a good length for a quick read. It was so realistic and I became attached to both Nick Stone and Kelly. Not many books I read have such memorable characters.
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Summary: On Remote Control and Straining Credulity
Review: Andy, for Godsakes, write what you know. Just because it's a novel doesn't mean that you have to ensure that it really is. The book started off with a believeable surveil and pop of some the Boyos in Gibraltar. A true action, and characteristic of many of the ops that go on all the time. But then, Andy, you have the main character trying to E&E from the baddies whilst carrying an 8-year old girl as baggage. At that point, your book became a coffee-table ornament suitable for the occasional disciplining of one's pets. The tradecraft was sparse, but credible. Dialog was in character. For those who are offended by obscenities and potty-mouth, please understand that the "F" and "S" words are conversational staples of the Regiment. For a squaddie to not potty-mouth is similar to tying one's hands and not being able to speak or communicate. As for me, I'd have slapped a strip of tape across Kelly's mouth. No words or comments are needed from you, my Miss. In reality, Kelly wasnt' a true form character anyway. Andy, you know Kelly would have been either ditched or become baggage that eats and does things at inopportune times. "Remote Control" was a good show for the first time attempt at a novel. Still, it went on remote and cruise control with a relatively predictable ending. Andy, you know that one's friends are often one's most dangerous enemies, that people are "used up," that there's always a shiny Ned-the-New-Lad to replace you and any day that you can see the sunrise is a bonus. Write what you know - the truth will scare the public. There are plenty of great stories, with unbelievable twists and turns, triumphs and absolute betrayals whilst on a soggy lay-up in the "Bandit Country" of South Armagh or dealing with the Boyos of Tyrone acting up in Germany or Spain. Stay with what you know and the only thing left is to write the deposit slip.
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Summary: Can't wait for his next book
Review: It's hard to imagine McNab hasn't written fiction before--he's a natural. He tells the story with an ease that's befitting an accomplished writer, and with a knowledge base that can only come from having "been there." I wouldn't call this book exciting from start to finish, because there are lulls in the action--but it holds your interest. Like FALSE ACCUSATIONS from another first-time author, Alan Jacobson, REMOTE CONTROL deals with someone on the run, and nowhere to turn. Both FALSE ACCUSATIONS and REMOTE CONTROL keep you guessing as to how it's all going to come out in the end...and both books keep you turning till that last page. I'd highly recommend checking out both. And I'm definitely looking forward to McNab's next book.
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Summary: A Decent Read
Review: This book has an excellent plot and is thoroughly suspenseful. A great "chase" scene. Unfortunately, however, McNab stretches the bounds a little too much when he has the character of eight-year-old Kelly act as the littlest spy, concocting bombs and searching PIRA headquarters. Stretching suspension of disbelief a little much. Also, his writing of the child's dialogue was weak. But, if you can overlook these flaws, it is an interesting read.
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Summary: He walked the walk!
Review: Remote Control is really worth reading. It«s full of details that makes the reader realize that here«s an author who tried the drills himself. A sequel please!
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Summary: If I could I would it give more stars
Review: On the book jacket Stephen Coonts writes that "McNab is the best suspense thriller writer ...since Alistar MacLean". I did not realize that Mr. Coonts was old enough to know of MacLean, but I am. Andy McNab may not be the best since MacLean, but he is assuredly a fine writer. He has developed a close knit plot, cleverly inserting various possible clues and factions (PIRA, DEA, CIA, SIS, et al) into his storytelling. As a craftsman he has maintained continuity while providing the beginning, middle and end of the story, never leaving the reader in a lurch. "The Guns of Navarone" may have been better, but I read that about 40 years ago. I look forward to "Crisis Four".
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