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Summary: A decent story but not up the Op-Center standards
Review: A good thriller but missing something. This was not up to the normal Op-Center books, in my opinion. While it has a good story line it seemed to be off.in this story Paul Hood ends up seeking help from is Op-Center counterpart in Russia to help hunt down the notorious assassin the "Harpooner". At the same time it seems that all of the issues in the Caspian Sea seem to be tied back to the US president who may be having a mental break down, or is he. His wife thinks that something is wrong and calls in his old friend Paul Hood who is being stonewalled by members of the president's cabinet. While the story is plausible it still bothered me. If you normally like this type of story you will probably enjoy the book but not be thrilled by it.
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Summary: A decent story but not up the Op-Center standards
Review: A good thriller but missing something. This was not up to the normal Op-Center books, in my opinion. While it has a good story line it seemed to be off. in this story Paul Hood ends up seeking help from is Op-Center counterpart in Russia to help hunt down the notorious assassin the "Harpooner". At the same time it seems that all of the issues in the Caspian Sea seem to be tied back to the US president who may be having a mental break down, or is he. His wife thinks that something is wrong and calls in his old friend Paul Hood who is being stonewalled by members of the president's cabinet. While the story is plausible it still bothered me. If you normally like this type of story you will probably enjoy the book but not be thrilled by it.
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Summary: OP-CENTER: DIVIDE AND CONQUER
Review: A stiff, slow-to-develop installment in an otherwise exciting OP-CENTER series by Tom Clancy, et. al. In the new-world order, the bad buys are no longer the Soviets or rogue nations, instead they are our own government officials. Op-Center Director Paul Hood gets to the bottom of terrorist activities in the Caspian sea, only to learn that it is somehow connected to the President’s deteriorating mental state. In a suspenseful ending, Hood solves the riddle with help from a Russian spy and the First Lady. This installment seems mechanical and cookie-cutter with humorless characters. First-time OP-CENTER readers might want to try an earlier novel, while purists will want to stay with the story line and character developments.
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Summary: Overall good book, not the best of the series.
Review: Although this book was very enjoyable to read, it lacked the character depth and highly tuned plot so looked foward to in the other books of the series-- I felt that I was reading a quickly thrown together storyline with only marginal thought given to the usually complex characters. As such, I can not recommend this book. Why spend money on a half thought?
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Summary: An Unrealistic Portrayal of the World of Espionage
Review: As a former spy for a foreign country that I will just call "the UK", I can safely say that Mr. Clancy's novels, and especially _Divide and Conquer_, are the most ridiculously inaccurate depiction of the spying life that I have ever come across. Civilians wondering what the life of a spy is really like would do better to watch a James Bond film on cable television.
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Summary: Best OP-CENTER yet....
Review: AS a major Clancy fan, I've always enjoyed the Op-Center series. This was a exceptional book, different from the others in it's very focused "cast". Interesting just how easy it seemed to reach a man like the President of the U.S. & tinker with his mind & VERY SCARY. Though I missed the Striker Team, the new additions were great. This was one fast paced, exciting,"educational" book. I didn't see the end at all until the tie-up. It's amazing how Clancy can weave all the plots & sub plots, of course that is what keeps us all coming back. BRAVO.
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Summary: Best yet of the Op-Center series...bodes well for future!
Review: Clancy, Pieczenick and Rovlin hit a home run with this thriller that has a lot to offer between its covers. Indeed, this is the best of the Op Center series, and perhaps better than many of Clancy's own projects. Rovlin has picked up these characters very well and developed them seamlessly with what the previous authors have done. Hood's character draws empathy from the reader better than most techno thriller protagonists. The plot in this installment is delicious, as is the pace. There are plenty of Whitehouse shenanigans, lots of intrigue...resourceful terrorists pursuit by intrepid and equally resourceful agents. There's even a bit of detente as the Russian Op Center makes a dramatic appearance. All together, a stellar job by the authors. Its a good read, folks. Questions? email me.
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Summary: A nice change in the Op-Center series
Review: Divide & Conquer is a nice change to the Op-Center series. The Op-Center series was starting to get old. It was getting a generic story line to it: Some terrorists come up with a bad idea, John Hood and Op-Cener must try and figure out what they are doing and send in Striker to stop them. In Divide & Conquer, spying and sabotage replace the Op-Center vs. Terrorists feel of Op-Center. The terrorists focus on starting a war and frame other countries for acts of sabotage. I thought the book was one of the best Op-Center books so far. If you liked "Mission: Impossible" you'll like this book.
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Summary: A nice change in the Op-Center series
Review: Divide & Conquer is a nice change to the Op-Center series. The Op-Center series was starting to get old. It was getting a generic story line to it: Some terrorists come up with a bad idea, John Hood and Op-Cener must try and figure out what they are doing and send in Striker to stop them. In Divide & Conquer, spying and sabotage replace the Op-Center vs. Terrorists feel of Op-Center. The terrorists focus on starting a war and frame other countries for acts of sabotage. I thought the book was one of the best Op-Center books so far. If you liked "Mission: Impossible" you'll like this book.
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Summary: OP Center forges ahead with new Author
Review: Enjoyed the latest installment. Next to Clancy's solo projects, the OP Center Series continues to be the best.
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