The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan)
by Tom Clancy
|
List Price: Our Price: $2.35 You Save: $5.64 (71%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $0.01 (click here) Category: Book See more book details and other editions |
|---|
Book Reviews of The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan)
Book Review: The HUNT is on
Summary: 4 Stars
"The Hunt for Red October" Tom Clancy's first book, is about a Russian submarine lead by sub master Marko Ramius. Ramius and the other leaders of the ship have plans to use the submarine to escape to the United States. To rid the ship of the original crew, Ramius orders them to evacuate because the submarine is going to explode. To complete the plan, Ramius volunteers to stay with the ship to see that the United States does not get a hold of their new submarine technology. This way Marko is seen as a true Russian while in fact he plans to become a US citizen. Clancy's use of setting is what sets this book apart from other military novels. Even without knowing anything about submarines or the military, readers can still pick up on what is happening. The book takes place not only in the Russian sub, but in American subs and ships as well. Clancy's nautical terms compliment the setting by putting the reader in the setting as part of the crew. The book is slow to start due to the nautical and military terms, but once familiar with it the book reads quite well. Most of the setting is on the Russian sub, so some Russian words and phrases are used, but they are explained. The thing I enjoyed most about the book was the realism. Clancy did a great deal of research on the subject before writing this book and it is definitely seen throughout the writing.Book Review: Sets THE standard for Sub books...
Summary: 5 Stars
I was never really interested in submarines, nor was I ever into thriller/type novels before picking up this incredible debut. To this day, I'm still not sure if I have ever read a more impressive 1st novel by anyone. I have since become almost obsessed with subs and can't seem to get enough of them. There are any number of 'good' submarine adventure thrillers out there, however 'Red October' is still the bar by which all others are measured, and for good reason. While other novels are written by experienced former submariners, what they make up for in personal knowledge, Tom Clancy far outweighs in sheer writing talent. Setting the stage, and making you feel as though you are a part of what is going on is one of Clancy's trademarks and he has a great start in this one. There is also something to be said about someone who actually INVENTS a totally unique writing style (techno-thriller). Again, the author by which ALL other techno-thrillers are judged, Tom Clancy has written easily one of his best works first, but that isn't to say his succeeding novels are not as good, in fact I still consider 'The Sum of All Fears' to be his best book. But you gotta hand it to someone with no previous professional writing experience who hits not only a homerun on his first time at bat, he's managed to hit it half-way 'round the globe! GREAT book, and most of all, fun to read.Book Review: Outstanding, Clancy's best!
Summary: 5 Stars
This could happen.These three words describe why I like Tom Clancy's work, at least up until the final chapters of 'Debt of Honor'. Clancy has a way of creating these great events and making them believable. So much so, that one may find himself (or herself) expecting an update on the evening news. This is certainly the case with Red October. Everything, from the technical descriptions of tactics and equipment to the plot, was thoroughly entertaining and came together to weave a tremendous tale of espionage.
The story of an ordinary man (Ryan), shoved into harm's way and CIA field operations--simply because he knows more about Marko Ramius than anyone else--is great. And Ramius's story--that of the disenchanted military commander--is also one worth reading. Character development is not one of Clancy's strengths, but the characters in this book have some emotional depth and are very believable; the best Clancy has ever written (with the possible exception of John Clark in 'Without Remorse').
One other thing that people may appreciate is that you don't have to plow through 900 pages to get through this book, Clancy gets to the point right away and the action and intrigue never let up. It is thoroughly entertaining, and far shorter than some of Clancy's later work. This is a great story, and should satisfy both casual readers and techno-geeks alike.
Book Review: An impossible book to put down
Summary: 4 Stars
Russia's newest Typhoon-class nuclear missile submarine the Red October, equipped with a silent Propulsion system, sets sail from Murmansk. Meanwhile a mysterious letter is sent from the captain of the Red October, Marko Ramius, to the Chief Political officer of the Soviet Navy. Ramius has made a fateful decision, the Red October is heading west. The Americans want her and the Russians want her back. Soon after the whole Soviet fleet from the Mediterranean and North Atlantic are sent to hunt down the mighty ship. CIA-analyst Jack Ryan believes that Ramius is trying to defeat the west, however the Pentagon thinks that Ryan is lying and believe the Soviets, who told them that Ramius is a "mad man" and will launch a nuclear weapon at the United States. The Race between NATO and the Soviet Union begins, as does the most incredible chase in history.Tom Clancy developes a strong feeling of intensity throughout the book. The suspense captivates the reader and makes it remarkably hard to put the book down. By using a lot of explicit, factual detail, Clancy is able to captivate the mind of the reader. The dialect used in "The Hunt for Red October" is also a major key, which helps this book keep the interest of even the least attentive readers. Clancy kept each page, each paragraph exciting, interesting and full of detail.
Book Review: The Hunt for Red October
Summary: 5 Stars
The Hunt for Red October written by Tom Clancey is by far one of the best submarine action-adventure techno-thrillers to come along in quite awhile. The action is so convincingly gripping you feel like you're there watching the story play out in front of you.The plot is some espionage coup and this is a Jack Ryan novel, Claney's main hero in the book. Red October is a new class of Soviet submarine and it's captain, Captain First Rank Marko Ramius and his command crew have a plan to hijack the submarine and defect to the United States. This book is at the height of the cold war in time frame and Clancy does an excellent job setting the ground work and stage of the book. Red October is the latest in technology th Soviets can muster an the United States wants to find out more about it.
There are action-packed submarine chases chock-full of high suspense as Clancy works the plot and sub-plots to a masterfull stroke making this book a real page turned. I finished this book in one evening as I was riveted to the story as the character development was solid to the storyline.
As we read on in the book, you feel the emotions and adrenalin rush, making this one of Clancy's best written books. Buy this book and you'll have a story that you can read and reread as the adventure will remain fresh and electrifying.