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A review by kattattak
The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Reading any Tom Clancy book as a layperson is always a bit more difficult because of the heavy usage of military acronyms and language without footnotes or contextual clues.
In Hunt for Red October, Clancy is at his fighting weight so to speak. All of his trademark narrative devices are used with intent and sparingly, unlike his later books that are known to have issues with keeping to the main narrative. It's a solid read, if you're in the mood for a book version of the summer Hollywood Blockbuster.
In Hunt for Red October, Clancy is at his fighting weight so to speak. All of his trademark narrative devices are used with intent and sparingly, unlike his later books that are known to have issues with keeping to the main narrative. It's a solid read, if you're in the mood for a book version of the summer Hollywood Blockbuster.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Medical content, and Murder
Heavy look at propaganda and politics/political indoctrination, based per the cold war subject.