Patriot Games (Jack Ryan)
by Tom Clancy
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Author: Tom ClancyEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1988-07-01
ISBN: 0425112187
Number of pages: 512
Publisher: Berkley
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Book Review: "For I read of our heroes, and wanted the same. To play out my part in the patriot game"
Summary: 5 Stars
Patriot Games is a fast-paced, for the most part, book about the world of international terrorism. This book by Tom Clancy is a worthwhile read.
Jack Ryan is an ex-marine turned history teacher. While visiting London he stops a terrorist attack and causes retaliation, from the terrorists, to him and his family. The terrorists, the ULA, then try multiple attacks on the Ryans...
One of the best yet slowest parts of this book is work done in the CIA. This book does a great job of showing you how the job of antiterrorism/counterintelligence is done. It shows how the CIA functions by using the satellites, luck, and the smallest details to break a case, as with Action-Directe.
This novel goes into detail about how split-second decisions are made. It also talks about the conscience effects of these decisions hours, days, and months later. It does a great job of analyzing both the decision making process and the effects of these decisions.
The action in this book is also very fast and intense. Not only is the action captivating; it teaches you how and why terrorist attacks are made. This book describes the planning and the process of a terrorist attack, not only the shooting part but also the intelligence and timing aspects. The action also shows how police and other agencies respond to a terrorist attack. Not only during the attack but also after the attack.
Perhaps William H. Webster said it best, "Behind all the political rhetoric... we are bringing home one unassailable fact- terrorist is a crime by any civilized standard, committed against innocent people." Now more than ever, the world of international terrorism is encompassing all of us.
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