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Summary: More fact than fiction.
Review: When I first read this throbbing tale a number of years ago, I was captivated by the high-tech gadgetry used by our government and the sophisticated equipment, i.e., underground labs, that the drug lords used in the manufacturing of cocaine. Having more recently read a true crime book titled "CIA: Cocaine In America," which, insofar as the facts therein are concerned, predates "Clear and Present Danger," I now realize how Mr. Clancy was able to write this book and be so doggoned accurate (albeit out of date) with the fact-based elements of the story. What's even more exciting, however, is that "CIA: Cocaine In America" is actually a far better read...I'd give it ten stars if I could. If you've read Clancy, you must read "CIA..."
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Summary: Clancy at his best
Review: This was the first Clancy book I read, and is the reason that I like the author. From the moment my dad suggested I read at a bookstore in Alberta to the day at camp nearly a month later when I finished it, I could not put this book down. Clancy's novel about the Columbian drug cartel, and the US Governments secret operation to cripple is undoubtedly among may top five favourite books. If have not read Clancy, and would like to start, READ THIS BOOK. If you have read Clancy before, but have not read this book, DEFINITELY READ THIS BOOK.
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Summary: Excuse me, but? Good fiction and remember that it is.
Review: This is fun read. But it isn't reality. Clancy can weave many storylines together and most of his technical stuff is right on the money. So far so good. But he doesn't have a clue what it's like to be one of the guys on the ground. Like the military would put together a team of single, infantry guys to run these ops? Why do they have Spec-ops? Delta? Duh? Oh well. You want the same story told in a more realistic manner? Check out Eyes of The Hammer. By a former green beret who knows whereof he writes.
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Summary: Brilliantly brilliant.
Review: I didn't read the book, but I watched it and I know it's magnificent. Tom Clancy could really build up the story and if you read it, I guarantee it's unputdownable.
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Summary: Fantastic Thriller
Review: This is the best Tom Clancy book I have read so far. It was amazing how all of the plot points came together for a rousing climax. Although there were many characters, I had no trouble keeping up with the story. Some might feel that the subject of the book is outdated, but the abuse of power by a president is still a worthwhile topic.
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Summary: An essential item for a flight to Australia
Review: As Terry Pratchett said, a Tom Clancy novel is an essential piece of equipment for a flight to Australia. Not only are you still reading it when you get there, but you can use it to hit snakes with afterwards.This isn't a negative comment. It's a positive one :) Some people complain about the amount of technical detail in Mr. Clancy's books, but I find it adds realism. You're never worried about not understanding how a peice of equipment works in one of his books! As for this particular one, I've pretty well managed to read the Jack Ryan series backwards, starting at Red October, then Executive Orders and so on back down the line. This book answered so many questions for me it was incredible. The characters are realistic - even though I wasn't entirely sure who the hero was until I realised it was Ryan. And Clark. And Chavez. And occasionally Moira Wolfe, Captain Wegener, Colonel Johns. And various others I can't remember at the moment. The equipment is lovingly detailed, the locations lavishly described, the total effect quite bewitching. However...don't try to compare this book to the film. Not only does Dan Murray (look away if you don't want spoilers), who becomes director of the FBI in the last book of the series, get killed (look back now), but Bob Ritter is the semi bad guy who devolps a conscience in the book, versus the snarling, gloating, ruthless ba...person in the film, and so on down the line. Basically: This book is GOOD! Read it!
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Summary: Unbelievable!!!!!
Review: Clancy at his best!!! This novel about the Columbian Drug Cartel and the American Government's resopnse to them is riveting!!! It puts the movie to shame. If you have never read Clancy, I suggest this one. If you have read Clancy before, but haven't read this, read it!! You don't know what you're missing!!
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: Again, Tom Clancy has been successful in making a marvellous book. It was definately worth those sleepless nights when I just couldn't stop reading!
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Summary: Excellent!!! Clancy at his best!!!
Review: One of the best that I have read. Clancy makes sure that you have enough detail about the characters and plot, but "just" enough. He really weaves an excellent plot in this one. Though a leangthy one, this book is worth all the late-nights that I spent on it - just couldn't make myself put down the book.
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Summary: One of Clancy's Best
Review: Tom Clancy wrote Clear and Present Danger with a good taste of military excitement along with the overtalk of politics. All in all, "Clear and Present Danger" Is a well-written book with TOO MUCH POLITICS involved. Infantry Strike scenes were well written however and the movie was every bit as good as the book. Clear and Present Danger is based on a Special Ops Light Infantry fighting a Drug Cartel in Columbia, But when Jack Ryan finds the truth about the opeations, He must get the infantry exracted before it is too late.
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