Without Remorse - Tom Clancy

Without Remorse

By: Tom Clancy

From: Harper Collins

This book is a kind of stand alone prequel, come introduction to the 'John Clark' of Rainbow Six. Set at the time of the Vietnam war, we follow John on a voyage of revenge after drug dealers kill and mutilate his girlfriend.

The only problem, if that is what it is, I have with this book is that most of the scenes seem altogether too plausible. If someone with just enough training is pushed to the point where, when no-one will help and the only way to satisfaction is to do it yourself, they set out to seek revenge on their taunting opposition.

The bad guys are slightly cariacatured as the the hard pressed police officers, but the stereotypes stand up well.

This book is not as fast paced as some of Tom Clancy's other offerings, but this book offers you a chance to go behind a character and discover their motivation and history.

A solid read for a Tom Clancy fan. I liked it.