I've read a lot Tom Clancy novels, I have read Red Storm Rising several times. Still, I have to say, that even though he makes good plots and exciting novels, his writing style isn't my favorite. His characters never really surprise me and has seldom more than one dimension. But then, they don't really have to - reading a Tom Clancy novel is like watching an action movie.
He seems to be in love (lust?) for anything that is the military (which, I admit, is part of the thrill - boys and toys, I suppose ), and frankly, to an outsider, his books reads as rather partisan republican? Combine that with a, IMHO, somewhat superficial insight in international politics, and my disbelief just spoils what would otherwise be great entertainment.
Well, I suppose most police officers feel the same way about most cop shows. You really can't help yourself notice where he exaggerate or skip over information.
07-14-2002, 03:10 AM
), and frankly, to an outsider, his books reads as rather partisan republican? Combine that with a, IMHO, somewhat superficial insight in international politics, and my disbelief just spoils what would otherwise be great entertainment. 
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