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Rainbow Six (John Clark, #2; Jack Ryan Universe, #10)

Tom Clancy
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Rainbow Six (John Clark, #2; Jack Ryan Universe, #10)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

Book Brief

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Tom Clancy

Rainbow Six (John Clark, #2; Jack Ryan Universe, #10)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

912

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Global • 1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy follows a multinational counterterrorism unit, led by John Clark, as they respond to global terrorist threats. The narrative explores the team's strategies and operations to prevent dangerous plots, highlighting the intense challenges faced by the individuals involved.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

64,487 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six is praised for its intense, detailed depiction of counter-terrorism and strategic realism, making it a thrilling read for fans of military and espionage fiction. However, some critics argue that it suffers from excessive technical jargon and lacks character depth. Overall, it delivers action-packed excitement but may not appeal to readers seeking deep character development.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Rainbow Six (John Clark, #2; Jack Ryan Universe, #10)?

Fans of military thrillers, counter-terrorism plots, and intricate tactical details will enjoy Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six. The book appeals to readers of Vince Flynn’s Transfer of Power and Brad Thor’s The Lions of Lucerne. Those fascinated by elite special forces and strategic warfare will find it especially engaging.

4.3

64,487 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

912

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Global • 1990s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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