Author Topic: The Teeth of the Tiger (Read 1002 times)

medicboy · « **on:** August 19, 2003, 10:31:24 PM »

Tom Clancy's new book. Just finished it, one of his best, it is the latest one in the Jack Ryan line up and takes place post Iraq War. Anyone else read it?

john9001 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2003, 10:39:20 PM »

i don't read fiction, real life is more interesting.

medicboy · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2003, 11:20:03 PM »

I didn't ask what you read, I asked if anyone had read this particular book, attitudes like yours are not wanted or appreciated. thanks

LePaul · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2003, 11:24:39 PM »

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Originally posted by medicboy
I didn't ask what you read, I asked if anyone had read this particular book, attitudes like yours are not wanted or appreciated. thanks

Wow....tantrum alert

Seriously, did he write this one? There's been a few news stories wondering if he's really writing some of the books he's put out

-tronski- · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2003, 02:07:41 AM »

Is Ryan still president?

Didn't shoot down any more ICBM's with an Aegis cruiser did he?

Tronsky

_Schadenfreude_ · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2003, 03:08:51 AM »

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Originally posted by -tronski-
Is Ryan still president?

Didn't shoot down any more ICBM's with an Aegis cruiser did he?

Tronsky

hehe......I enjoyed his first couple of books Red October and the WW3 one that kicks off with the invasion of Iceland then that goody two shoes Ryan took over and spoiled everything!!

Rutilant · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2003, 04:23:45 AM »

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Originally posted by LePaul
Wow....tantrum alert

Seriously, did he write this one? There's been a few news stories wondering if he's really writing some of the books he's put out

Media slave alert!

Pooh21 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2003, 07:18:54 AM »

Post Iraq war, in his storyline or in real? Stephan Coonts is my fav author but hes got those annoying continuity problems as well.

Havent got a chance to say it but SSN sucked my parakeet could write better then that.

Martlet · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2003, 11:27:54 AM »

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Originally posted by Pooh21
Post Iraq war, in his storyline or in real? Stephan Coonts is my fav author but hes got those annoying continuity problems as well.

Havent got a chance to say it but SSN sucked my parakeet could write better then that.

have you read, "War in the Air"?

If you like Coonts, you should try W.E.B. Griffin. I've read all of his books. They have very similar styles.

pugg666 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2003, 12:26:41 PM »

He should have called it quits with Without Remorse, it was his last good book. Red Storm Rissing was excellent as well, if a little long winded at the begining, co-writer was Larry Bond I believe.

medicboy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2003, 12:41:34 PM »

The style of Teeth of the tiger is in line with his other books, looks like his work. The Iraq war is the real one, he must have been a very busy boy, there are many refrences to 9-11 in there too. Jack Ryan doesn't play much of a role in this one, he retired and left the President position to Robbie (the black Navy fighter pilot who was his VP) than Robbie is killed by a KKK nut. Keatley is pres now and not doing a good job. Jack Ryan JR (his oldest son) playes a big roll ,he is just out of Georgetown University. It really is one of his better books as of late, although I have to say Without remorse is the best he ever put together. I am not going to say more, in case someone here wants to read it.

the last one he put out before this one Red Rabbit stunk, very boring and did not seem like his work.

Dega · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2003, 12:47:22 PM »

Got it yesterday from Amazon.com and read the first chapter last night. I already like it and expect it to get better. But then, I love TC's stories (even Red Rabbit was a good read I thought). Got all his stuff in hardcover and one signed copy of Clear and Present Danger.

By my taste, Isaac Asimaov is the only author who I enjoyed reading more than Clancy and third on my list is Clive Cussler (So sue me I'm wierd)

gofaster · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2003, 12:53:11 PM »

Can you give a synopsis of the plot?

By the way, if you guys want some real reading of real military history, take a look at "Storm Over Iraq" by Richard Hallion, available on Amazon.

gofaster · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2003, 12:56:03 PM »

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By my taste, Isaac Asimaov is the only author who I enjoyed reading more than Clancy and third on my list is Clive Cussler (So sue me I'm wierd)

You read Cussler's "The Sea Hunters"? Its the only book of his that I've read, and I got it (a) because it was cheap and (b) because of his involvement in the search for the CSS Hunley. He gives the real events some good character development - kind of a "bring History to life" type book. Good stories of some interesting shipwrecks and his attempts to locate them.

Dega · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2003, 01:28:23 PM »

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- kind of a "bring History to life" type book. Good stories of some interesting shipwrecks and his attempts to locate them.

That pretty much describes all his books. He actually does the things he writes about in real life and whilst his Dirk Pitt char makes James Bond look like a no tech unlucky savage the stories are great reads. I would highly recommend almost any of his books.