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Title: The Bear and the Dragon by Tom Clancy ISBN: 0-425-18096-4 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: 01 August, 2001 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.48 (1005 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Action: OK, Politics: Lousy
Comment: Mr. Clancy changed genres from technical/military to political thriller a couple of books ago. As a result his political thriller contains lots of - semi - military jargon and action. It must be said this side of the book is OK (not splendid as the "Cardinal of the Kremlin" or "Red October", but OK). However, the political part of this 1080 page book is unfortunately not op to standards: the issues have not been thought through enough to be convincing. And though some solutions could be tempting (some problems are irresolvable if all issues are taken into account), most are a mere waste of time.
Another problem I have with this series is the decline in the language quality (techno talk and an overdoses abbreviations was always a part of this series, but the current level is having an impact on the readability.
I would like to suggest Mr. Clancy to stop solving the problems of the world with this series and let Mr. Ryan rest.
Rating: 5
Summary: Clancy's Web of intrigue
Comment: I have been a Clancy fan ever since my father took me to see ÒRed OctoberÓ when I was in Jr. High. Since then IÕve read every book and my appreciation has only grown. While I was greatly let down by ÒWithout RemorseÓ and ÒRainbow SixÓ (even though Clark is my favorite character), Bear and Dragon illustrates all the best in ClancyÕs cache of literary talents. The plot, focusing on President RyanÕs second term as commander and chief, involves RussiaÕs new found Siberian oil fields, ChinaÕs last grasp at imperialism, espionage, counter espionage, the press and one hell of a great conventional battle reminiscent of ÒRed Storm RisingÓ.
The plot is one of his largest and most involved yet, causing some readers to cringe in fear upon learning of the massive page count, but upon completion of this book youÕll feel very contented and eager for more. The story is plotted out like a chess game, and once the reader starts to see everything falling into place, we marvel at that satisfaction the climax gives us.
Rating: 1
Summary: This is your Mind on Popularity
Comment: Clancy has deservedly earned a reputation as the King of the Military Intrigue Genre. What made all of those stories so well liked was - as it is in almost all stories - that these stories were character-driven in spite of all the hardware and battles. You long remember the Cardinal, or of the Kremlin or John Clark or even the young Jack.
My personal opinion is that Clancy's writing started a slow descent when he began stretching what was and not possible in the political realm. The rise of Ryan to VP, then Commander in Chief was just too...hokey. From there we have more and more implausible scenarios. These last few books seem to be ghost-written, or published without benefit of critical editing. They commit the worst literary sin possible - they bore. I found myself thumbing ahead, first paragraphs, then pages and finally whole chapters.
Is it possible that Clancy cannot break away from Jack Ryan much as Dorothy Sayer was stuck with Lord Peter Whimsey, Anne Rich with Lestat or Elizabeth George with her crew of five? This particular writing is appropriately turgid with absolutely zero originality. Tom, take a vacation and get those juices flowing again. Find a new plot, a new character, anything to return to the good old days.
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Title: Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy ISBN: 0425170349 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $8.50 |
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Title: Executive Orders by Tom Clancy ISBN: 0425158632 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: August, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy ISBN: 0399148701 Publisher: Putnam Pub Group Pub. Date: 05 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $28.95 |
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Title: Debt of Honor by Tom Clancy ISBN: 0425147584 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: July, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Without Remorse by Tom Clancy ISBN: 0425143325 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: May, 1996 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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