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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
I know I read this book before shortly after it was released on paperback after published. I feel like the movie cut out all the stuff that made it a slower read for me. Lots of players and parts that made me confused at times what sub plot line it went back to - such as they would talk about a person and later they would mention that name like we should know it, but how it was mentioned before didn’t make an impact to the name story so I didn’t keep it in my brain so that sub plot line unnecessary to me and didn’t add to the story.
a slow start that will easily scare away readers who are not dedicated enough to finish a sizeable novel. If you can get through some of thr drier bits the story becomes quite exciting. Through the latter half of the book I found myself reluctant to even put it down!!
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Finally, a classic Clancy technothriller available on kindle. Oh for the rest of them!
A disgruntled Russian submarine captain, a CIA analyst and a billion-dollar submarine are thrust together in this Cold War classic that some would argue practically invented the techno-thriller.
This book introduces Jack Ryan (although both Patriot Games and Red Rabbit are set before this, THfRO was published first), a relatively lowly CIA analyst, who is working in Britain on exchange. Brief reference is made to the events of Patriot Games (but not Red Rabbit). Returning to the US for a flying visit, he presents images of a super-secret new Russian ballistic missile submarine that British intelligence has offered as part of a quid pro quo – the CIA are ashamed to admit they have failed to obtain such images – to his bosses and offers to investigate further.
In Russia the titular Red October leaves Polyarny under the command of Marko Ramius, a legendary submariner of the Soviet Navy. Soon after Red October leaves port, there is a huge mobilisation of the Soviet Atlantic fleet, and word gets out that the fleet have orders to find and SINK the prized new submarine.
Ryan is dragged deeper into the story as the Russians obfuscate – is it a rescue operation? Or something more sinister. A rogue man with two hundred nuclear warheads and a seemingly undetectable submarine. Who will end up with the prized submarine?
Those who have seen the film will be largely familiar with the broad story. There are a few differences, such as Ryan not having met Ramius, and the less explosive realisation of what Ramius plans. The ending is also rather different. However, this is a great story and a brilliant introduction to the Ryan universe. I have to admit that I did rather lose interest later in the series, and have not read any of the Jack jnr. books, but up to Debt of Honour they are fantastic. I really hope the rest are released on Kindle soon – but if not just read and enjoy this classic.
A disgruntled Russian submarine captain, a CIA analyst and a billion-dollar submarine are thrust together in this Cold War classic that some would argue practically invented the techno-thriller.
This book introduces Jack Ryan (although both Patriot Games and Red Rabbit are set before this, THfRO was published first), a relatively lowly CIA analyst, who is working in Britain on exchange. Brief reference is made to the events of Patriot Games (but not Red Rabbit). Returning to the US for a flying visit, he presents images of a super-secret new Russian ballistic missile submarine that British intelligence has offered as part of a quid pro quo – the CIA are ashamed to admit they have failed to obtain such images – to his bosses and offers to investigate further.
In Russia the titular Red October leaves Polyarny under the command of Marko Ramius, a legendary submariner of the Soviet Navy. Soon after Red October leaves port, there is a huge mobilisation of the Soviet Atlantic fleet, and word gets out that the fleet have orders to find and SINK the prized new submarine.
Ryan is dragged deeper into the story as the Russians obfuscate – is it a rescue operation? Or something more sinister. A rogue man with two hundred nuclear warheads and a seemingly undetectable submarine. Who will end up with the prized submarine?
Those who have seen the film will be largely familiar with the broad story. There are a few differences, such as Ryan not having met Ramius, and the less explosive realisation of what Ramius plans. The ending is also rather different. However, this is a great story and a brilliant introduction to the Ryan universe. I have to admit that I did rather lose interest later in the series, and have not read any of the Jack jnr. books, but up to Debt of Honour they are fantastic. I really hope the rest are released on Kindle soon – but if not just read and enjoy this classic.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
In reality it's probably 2.5/5
This was okay. I enjoyed the movie a lot more. It's not a bad book by any means, I just don't think the Tom Clancy genre of techno-thriller's is really for me.
This was okay. I enjoyed the movie a lot more. It's not a bad book by any means, I just don't think the Tom Clancy genre of techno-thriller's is really for me.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Solid book - a little tedious at times. Not a quick read book, but you can fly through the many pages. Best part for me was the last 100 pages. Great ending.
tense
slow-paced