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Patriot Games (Jack Ryan, Bk 1)
Patriot Games - Jack Ryan, Bk 1
Author: Tom Clancy
ISBN-13: 9780425134351
ISBN-10: 0425134350
Publication Date: 1/1992
Pages: 503
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 84 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Patriot Games (Jack Ryan, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
Patriot Games is Tom Clancy's third novel, and second in the "Ryanverse" set of novels. This novel is a prequel to "The Hunt for Red October." In "The Hunt for Red October," Clancy made several key points referring to the events of this outstanding novel, showing that he clearly had a vision for where Jack Ryan was headed, or more succinctly, where he came from.
Tom Clancy established himself as the king of and inarguably the creator of the "modern" techno thriller in "Red October" and "Red Storm Rising." To follow this up in "Patriot Games," he takes a lower tech vantage point, only using the "techno" stuff sparingly, and concentrates more on establishing his main character Jack Ryan as a family man. In doing this, he keenly brought his main character to a human, non superhero level that many readers could identify with. Overall, an excellent novel that is a "can't miss" for those seeking to read his later works.
4eversunshine avatar reviewed Patriot Games (Jack Ryan, Bk 1) on + 54 more book reviews
If you like high pitched excitement, you'll love this book. If you didn't see the movie with Harrison Ford, read it!
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Very intricate plot- not for bedtime readers!
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Great movie; better book.
reviewed Patriot Games (Jack Ryan, Bk 1) on
great read until you reach the end when it seems like Clancy is trying to finish in a hurry.have been disappointed in Clancy as a whole,having said that,i would recommend "without remorse" as a good start with this as a close second(dont bother with Red rabbit!)
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14 1 1/2 hour cassettes. Library Edition.
damgto1 avatar reviewed Patriot Games (Jack Ryan, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
Not the most exciting Clancy novel I've read but it's O.K.