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.
Showing posts with label military fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label military fiction. Show all posts
Friday, 11 December 2009
Friday, 9 October 2009
Trial By Fire - Harold Coyle
Trial By Fire
By: Harold Coyle
From: Pocket Books
Now I'm not the most gung-ho of types, but this is definitely a macho book. The lead character may be female (or one of the lead characters is) but testosterone leaks off the pages.
While being a work of fiction, it does, in this slightly contrived case, show how attitudes and perceptions shape the decisions we make.
When the government of Mexico is overthrown, the United States begins diplomatic negotiations with the country's new government. Criminal elements would prefer to have the old regieme back to commence attacks on civilians to force the U.S. into war. The ante is upped time and again, with atrocities and calamities on all sides.
The ending, as with most, is a letdown, kind of like hitting the ground after floating down on a parachute.
I liked this book and would recommend you read it.
By: Harold Coyle
From: Pocket Books
Now I'm not the most gung-ho of types, but this is definitely a macho book. The lead character may be female (or one of the lead characters is) but testosterone leaks off the pages.
While being a work of fiction, it does, in this slightly contrived case, show how attitudes and perceptions shape the decisions we make.
When the government of Mexico is overthrown, the United States begins diplomatic negotiations with the country's new government. Criminal elements would prefer to have the old regieme back to commence attacks on civilians to force the U.S. into war. The ante is upped time and again, with atrocities and calamities on all sides.
The ending, as with most, is a letdown, kind of like hitting the ground after floating down on a parachute.
I liked this book and would recommend you read it.
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Red Storm Rising - Tom Clancy
Red Storm Rising
By: Tom Clancy
From: Harper Collins
As with most military fiction this book is filled with the crack of rifle fire and the dust of explosions. Where it differs from most other books of its genre, is the depth of political machination.
The characters are, mostly, human and by that I mean they are prone to faults, forgetfulness and moments of panic.
On the whole this book is well researched and laid out and, though dated, is applicable to modern warfare today, where as it is put - the battle consists of moments of sheer panic interspersed by hours of utter boredom. Things sometimes are happening so fast that it is machine-v-machine, and the warriors are relegated to the role of spectator.
At times the read becomes a trifle gung-ho and is most definitely pro-American, nevertheless, the story is entirely plausible in these days of media manipulation and inflamed passions.
By: Tom Clancy
From: Harper Collins
As with most military fiction this book is filled with the crack of rifle fire and the dust of explosions. Where it differs from most other books of its genre, is the depth of political machination.
The characters are, mostly, human and by that I mean they are prone to faults, forgetfulness and moments of panic.
On the whole this book is well researched and laid out and, though dated, is applicable to modern warfare today, where as it is put - the battle consists of moments of sheer panic interspersed by hours of utter boredom. Things sometimes are happening so fast that it is machine-v-machine, and the warriors are relegated to the role of spectator.
At times the read becomes a trifle gung-ho and is most definitely pro-American, nevertheless, the story is entirely plausible in these days of media manipulation and inflamed passions.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Cauldron - Larry Bond
Cauldron
By: Larry Bond
From: Headline Feature
The set pieces in this military adventure are first rate and the author neatly captures the feel of battle, the confusion, uncertainties and accidents.
The plot moves along at a cracking pace and apart from a few geographic innacuracies (mostly artistic licence, I assume, to enhance plot lines) seems well constructed. Predictably for a book of this genre there is lots of things being blown up and foolish baddies making one mistake to many that our heroes can exploit... but it wouldn't be a story otherwise.
Without distracting from the fact that this is a cracking good read and the story-line well thought out, there are one huge thing that grates. For a story set in Europe where are all the heroes American and why is this mainly a story about the American military.
Apart from that - a solid reccomendation from me.
Read it!
By: Larry Bond
From: Headline Feature
The set pieces in this military adventure are first rate and the author neatly captures the feel of battle, the confusion, uncertainties and accidents.
The plot moves along at a cracking pace and apart from a few geographic innacuracies (mostly artistic licence, I assume, to enhance plot lines) seems well constructed. Predictably for a book of this genre there is lots of things being blown up and foolish baddies making one mistake to many that our heroes can exploit... but it wouldn't be a story otherwise.
Without distracting from the fact that this is a cracking good read and the story-line well thought out, there are one huge thing that grates. For a story set in Europe where are all the heroes American and why is this mainly a story about the American military.
Apart from that - a solid reccomendation from me.
Read it!
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