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Red Storm Rising: A Suspense Thriller Mass Market Paperback – July 1, 1987

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From the author of the Jack Ryan series comes an electrifying #1 New York Times bestseller—a standalone military thriller that envisions World War 3...

A chillingly authentic vision of modern war, Red Storm Rising is as powerful as it is ambitious. Using the latest advancements in military technology, the world's superpowers battle on land, sea, and air for ultimate global control. It is a story you will never forget. Hard-hitting. Suspenseful. And frighteningly real.

“Harrowing...tense...a chilling ring of truth.”—TIME

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Customers find the story compelling and plausible. They appreciate the depth of detail regarding tech and tactics of the time. The characters are richly developed and believable. The action content is described as action-packed, with naval, air, and tank battles. However, opinions differ on the pacing - some find it fast-paced and thrilling, while others say it takes a while to get going.

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525 customers mention "Readability"493 positive32 negative

Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They find the story compelling and plausible, with great plots and characterization. The book is described as an exciting and fun read with dramatic scenes.

"It is an amazing collection of the different theaters of warfare...." Read more

"Clancy normal outstanding book I’ve enjoyed reading every book he has written, Dale Brown is a writer on the same quality of Clancy." Read more

"...personal stories, it includes interesting progression, briefly exciting scenes, and a load of references to hardware which I enjoyed taking time..." Read more

"...Yes it is. This is a great book, gripping, detailed, and an excellent read." Read more

86 customers mention "Depth"86 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides detailed information about the tech and tactics of the time. They appreciate the well-researched and accurate details. The book provides good insight and makes thought-provoking points. Readers describe it as a fascinating and fun read.

"...interesting progression, briefly exciting scenes, and a load of references to hardware which I enjoyed taking time when I wasn't reading it to look..." Read more

"...His attention to detail is unmatched. I have read RSR several times since itsfirst release." Read more

"...His books are populated by tough, noble, competent men (with the exception of the villains), but for the most part, there's not much else there...." Read more

"...Mr. Clancy also paints the war in a realistic fashion, neither side has a runaway victory overwhelming the other with vastly superior technology,..." Read more

67 customers mention "Character development"60 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. They find the Russian characters interesting and the American lieutenant likable. The book provides a realistic portrayal of the war, with an unlikely hero and exceptional people on both sides.

"...There is a large, well-drawn cast of characters on both sides...." Read more

"Book has tremendous character development and technical expertise in hardware operations. Plot is interwoven and complex. My goto recreational read." Read more

"...The people on both sides were exceptional." Read more

"...And while Jack Ryan made a fun, believable character, some of his other continuity books (specifically without remorse>> rainbow six) have..." Read more

65 customers mention "Action content"61 positive4 negative

Customers find the book engaging and exciting. They appreciate the fast-paced action, believable combat scenes, and great character development. The story provides a clear understanding of modern warfare and electronic warfare.

"...Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan)]], there are richly detailed descriptions of submarine operations...." Read more

"...It's action-packed and exciting without ever being over the top...." Read more

"...The action is tense and non-stop once the shooting starts. It's a large novel, but reads quickly...." Read more

"...being yet another great Tom Clancy military book: I loved the pacing of each individual story...." Read more

29 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"21 positive8 negative

Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They appreciate the simple solutions to complex problems and the fast-paced style. The technical jargon is also easy to understand.

"...Plots and sub-plots meshed well. This book was difficult for me to put down. Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys military novels." Read more

"...Very simple, and somehow much more convenient than purchasing oil temporarily from countries that might refuse us or actually charge us in currency..." Read more

"Difficult to put down. Nail biting action with just enough detail to keep you involved. Clancy at his best and without the benefit of Jack Ryan." Read more

"Red Storm Rising was a hard book to put down because of the intriguing action and development of the characters...." Read more

66 customers mention "Pacing"44 positive22 negative

Customers have different views on the book's pacing. Some find it fast-paced and thrilling, with an easy but nail-biting read that is difficult to put down. Others mention it takes a while to get going and can be tiresome at times.

"...RED STORM RISING is a great fast and thrilling war book. I recommend this one for sure.Cheers!!!!" Read more

"...only reason I wouldn't say I loved it was because it can be a bit tiresome to read at points (not a big issue, as I read it before bed) and the..." Read more

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22 customers mention "Dated content"4 positive18 negative

Customers find the book's content dated and not new. They say the premise seems detached from historical reality, and that time hasn't aged the author well.

"...Clancy's initial premise, then seems so divorced from historical reality that I found it difficult to take the rest of the plot seriously, although..." Read more

"...The book is outdated, having been written before the break up of the Soviet Union and the destruction of the Berlin Wall, but is still exciting and..." Read more

"...Is it dated? Sure. Can you get lost in the technical mumbo-jumbo? Name a Clancy book where you can't... Does any of that matter in the least?..." Read more

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It is an amazing collection of the different theaters of warfare. From the hills of Iceland to the Seas of the Atlantic to the forests of Germany and Russia, this book has all the makings of great warfare fought by valiant men.

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Clancy normal outstanding book I’ve enjoyed reading every book he has written, Dale Brown is a writer on the same quality of Clancy.

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Kevin Teeple
Textbook-like accuracy, loads of characters, and a plausable plotline. It's the kind of thing Tom Clancy is known for.
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This was the first novel I've ever read directly from Tom Clancy. I read Endwar before that, but apparently only his concept and style was taken for that, and someone else actually wrote the story.

Reading the story, it begins a brief action scene, then the rest is a slow-burn of tension and details. It's the kind of story I'm sure other people would find tiresome, as at times it reminds one of a textbook. I, however, don't mind reading a textbook if it's an interesting subject, and the subject of this is indeed interesting. Following a conventional war in Europe between the NATO and the Warsaw Pact countries as a backdrop to various personal stories, it includes interesting progression, briefly exciting scenes, and a load of references to hardware which I enjoyed taking time when I wasn't reading it to look up online. Best of all, the story seemed to follow world events as they would likely play out, not as they must play out so something can happen to the characters. By that I mean the characters react to world events rather than having the world revolve around them.

All in all an interesting book. The only reason I wouldn't say I loved it was because it can be a bit tiresome to read at points (not a big issue, as I read it before bed) and the loads of characters the book jumps between could be difficult to keep track of. So, it's a good book to get if you are interested in the subject matter (and are grown up, as not only is this a long book at over 600 pages, but it also has some R-rated scenes), and you can find it very cheap these days.

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Paul J. Petersen
Yes it was written several years ago.....
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Yes it was written several years ago.....But I haven't read this book until now, there was always something else and at this late date could this still be a good story? Yes it is. This is a great book, gripping, detailed, and an excellent read.

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Alan W. Bycroft
Tremendously riveting book by Tom Clancy
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
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If you are looking for military action fiction, Red Storm Rising is the gold standard that all others of that genre should be measured against. Few authors are as adept as Tom Clancy for creating highly believable riveting stories, and in my opinion, this was Clancy’s best. His attention to detail is unmatched. I have read RSR several times since itsfirst release.

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A Fine, Fast Read
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I read this book for the first time in the 80's as a teenager. It was quite the page turner then as it was today! Tom Clancy made military fiction so realistic, that when actually serving in the US Army in W. Germany it made a small knot in the stomach when reading Red Storm again. Give this book a chance. You won't go wrong.

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Charles F. Kartman
Best WW3 Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2013
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The world of military techno-thrillers was virtually created by Tom Clancy, and for me the best of them remains "Red Storm Rising", his speculation about a war that thankfully never happened. In fact, even with various proxy conflicts, there has never been anything after WWII that comes close to the Big One described here, with massive land, air and sea campaigns and the overall outcome dependent on technological dominance in all of them. There has never been, before or since, a book that so convincingly depicts the critical role of resupply across vulnerable ocean routes and the importance of Iceland to maintaining it; the role of deep strikes (air); and the interplay of battlefield sensors. And, as expected from the author of The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan), there are richly detailed descriptions of submarine operations. There is a large, well-drawn cast of characters on both sides.

I have never been a fan of such books' efforts to weave a plausible casus belli, and "Red Storm Rising" is no exception, based as it is on an oil crisis in the then-USSR. That said, the interplay within the Politburo is just as gripping as the military combat scenes. Oddly, the Washington scenes are given less attention, perhaps simply because the US is reacting to events begun in Moscow. Warsaw Pact considerations are largely absent; there are no Polish or other WP divisions with questionable political loyalty to worry about here. Nor is much time spent on NATO issues, apart from the obvious German refusal to surrender its territory. This one boils down to a slugging match between the US (and Germans, and a passing nod to the UK) and the USSR.

To some extent, these books are almost commercials for whatever the arms industry is flogging for the latest defense wish list. The systems always work as advertised and give our side just enough of an edge to prevail. Would that it were so.

These asides should absolutely not discourage anyone from reading "Red Storm Rising". I have enjoyed it immensely roughly every decade, and just finished my third reading. No one could compare with Clancy at his best, who seems to have received some sort of assistance in this from author Larry Bond.

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Great read
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
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This is an action based WWIII thriller from start to finish.

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Just some random dude
The GOAT for realistic hypothetical conflict fiction
Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2024
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This book defines the genre of realistic hypothetical conflict fiction. Some of called this type “useful fiction.”It’s a great read, but what sets it apart is the level of educational value engrained throughout the book. It is clearly deeply researched. This book is the easiest way to learn about conventional military doctrines and capabilities from the late Cold War, many of which are relevant today in this time of Great Power competition.
The growing Cold War with China has produced a new crop of “useful fiction” have been written about a China conflict, such as Ghost Fleet, White Sun War, and 2034 (which is terrible). None of these come close to Red Storm Rising though.

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Single best novel I own!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2024
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Genuinely my favourite novel. I’ve been re-reading this book since I was 16 (pushing the fifties now 😱) - read it, read it again marvel at the genius. Love it.

.p.s. It’s not a Jack Ryan Novel! 🤯

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Dinis Brito
Tom Clancy at its best.
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Entre lo mejor de Tom Clancy

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Alwar Berigai
One of the most technical, edge of the seat thrillers
Reviewed in India on September 16, 2022
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Best book from Tom Clancy yet.. I read it in 4 weeks everyday after returning from work and full days on weekends.. it’s an amazing book intertwining war between Soviets and Americans involving developing characters, amazing descriptions of weapons militarily equipment and tactics for a fictional war..

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Reviewed in Germany on March 16, 2022
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Wer die Geschehnisse um die Ukraine und die im März 2022 schlecht laufende rote Armee verstehen will, insbesondere die Taktiken, die Logistik und die Befehlsketten, dem sei dieses Buch wärmstens ans Herz gelegt. Natürlich nagt der Zahn der Zeit an der beschriebenen militärischen Technologie (Clancy ging davon aus, dass die F-19 als erstes Stealth-Flugzeug existieren würde) - aber die Taktik und die Bodentruppen der russischen Armee sind mehr oder minder die selben wie im Buch. Der Unterschied geopolitsch: die ehemaligen Ostblock Staaten Polen, Baltikum etc. sind heute bei der NATO, dafür ist auch China ein mächtigerer Player als 1986.
Summa summarum: Spannendes, detailreiches Buch - was in der Bedrohungslage aktueller ist als es mir lieb sein kann.

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