Honorable Enemies [Hardcover]

Joe Weber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 1994

The author of Targets of Opportunity presents a nightmarish scenario, as friendly relations between Japan and the U.S. end when a Japanese cruise ship is bombed and the White House investigation results may come too late to prevent confrontation.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Combining espionage, terrorism and international politics, this energetic techno-thriller takes Michael Crichton's Rising Sun a step further, as Weber ( Defcon One ; Targets of Opportunity ) demonstrates how current tensions between Japan and America could drive the two countries to open warfare. When a boatload of Japanese tourists is fired on from a helicopter equipped with automatic weapons, Stephen Wickham of the CIA joins the FBI's Marcus Callaway and Susan Nakamura to track down the culprits. Meanwhile, a series of escalating terrorist attacks on Japanese and American citizens creates a crisis that can be settled only by a meeting between a stubborn American president and a proud and resentful Japanese premier. Weber manages to avoid jingoism and bias by giving equal weight to the dark side of both countries. More than an ironic touch, the book's opening locale--Pearl Harbor--suggests the root of the problem: the shadow of WW II looming ominously over both countries. Weber consistently maintains a thoughtful perspective as he spins his brisk and exciting narrative.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

In author Weber's world, an eventual war between Japan is inevitable, given the Japanese view of Americans as lazy and stupid. This thriller follows a series of events beginning with an attack on a boatful of Japanese tourists at Pearl Harbor by a helicopter with a Caucasian pilot. Unbeknownst to the general populace, the attack was planned by a Japanese businessman in order to irrevocably damage relations between the two countries. Enter CIA agent Stephen Wickham and FBI agent Susan Nakamura, who must race against time as the United States stands poised on the brink of war. This is a fast paced story that is well suited to audio. Bill Weiderman does well in a semivoiced performance, although his Japanese accents are sometimes a bit overdone. The only flaw in the production is some awkward placements of breaks between tape sides. Recommended for general fiction collections.
Melody A. Moxley, Rowan P.L., Salisbury, N.C.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 363 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult; First Edition edition (March 23, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399139397
• ISBN-13: 978-0399139390
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,808,540 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Awful, awful, awful, August 10, 2011

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J. Colleran (Salem, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Honorable Enemies (Paperback)

This book is not only disgustingly anti-Japanese, but completely ridiculous. The premise of the book is that Americans and Japanese can never understand or relate to one another. The Japanese (of course) start a war. It also portrays the American Navy as idiots who cannot counter an enemy attack. Our submarines accidentally get run over by oil tankers. I could not finish this book. It became totally ridiculous. Joe Weber treats his audience like we are idiots!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Adverb Central!, April 4, 2001

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Dwayne Stroman (Ramsey, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Honorable Enemies (Paperback)

Yes, the plot is interesting. Yes, the characters are (somewhat) believable. But it is very apparent that Mr. Weber has a bonus clause on his contract for the number of adverbs he can use. How many different ways can you depict mannerisms and emotions while speaking? Just ask Mr. Weber. I tried (in vain) to find a portion of dialogue that did not have the characters words embellished with so many trite expressions to the point of total distraction from the storyline. Too bad, it could have been a great book. Also, what's with the ending? Did he come to a point where he had a limit on his page count and had to condense 10 chapters of conclusion into one Epilogue?

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4.0 out of 5 stars Action Packed!, September 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Honorable Enemies (Paperback)

"Honerable Enemies" is a page turner. Weber weaves a strong plot with non-stop action. A great what-if scenario about our fragile relationship with Japan.