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Once you have read a Tom Clancy novel, it would seem you know what you are going to get with all the rest. I love immersing myself in the worlds he spins together. At times they feel a bit tedious, other times the pace is flying along. Patriot Games was another great block of entertainment. (

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tyroeternal | Sep 25, 2009 |

This book was fast-paced and thrilling...in places... and slow and ploddy in others. Some aspects were incredibly far fetched, and it is rather larger than life. I haven't seen the film, but I guess the same probably applies. Its an entertaining read for a rainy afternoon, but not really anything to get your teeth into. (

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heidijane | Jul 20, 2009 |

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anna.karim | Apr 11, 2009 |

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jreeder | Feb 13, 2009 |

This book is a great read. It starts off very fast and has a great ending. Although I've heard people complain of the relatively long dialogue in the middle of the book, I believe it is necessary to set up the entertaining conclusion of this book. Don't give up on it in the middle. (

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Series (with order)

Jack Ryan Pub Order (2)

Jack Ryan Chron Order (2)

Canonical Title

Patriot Games

Original publication date

1987-08 (G.P. Putnam's Sons Edition)

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Langley, Virginia, USA

Maryland, USA

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New York Times bestseller (Fiction, 1987)

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FOR WANDA

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Ryan was nearly killed twice in half an hour.

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Canonical title	Patriot Games
Original publication date	1987-08 (G.P. Putnam's Sons Edition)
Series	Jack Ryan Pub Order (2), Jack Ryan Chron Order (2)
People/Characters	Cathy Ryan, Jack Ryan, Sally Ryan, Sean Miller, Robbie Jackson, Cecilia Jackson (show all 9)
Important places	London, England, UK, Langley, Virginia, USA, Maryland, USA
Awards and honors	New York Times bestseller (Fiction, 1987)
Dedication	FOR WANDA
First words	Ryan was nearly killed twice in half an hour.
Last words	(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)

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Amazon.com (ISBN 0425109720, Mass Market Paperback)

The bestselling author of Red Storm Rising and The Sum of All Fears brings Jack Ryan back in his to fight his deadliest battle yet.

From England to Ireland to America, an explosive wave of violence sweeps a CIA analyst and his family into the deadliest game of our time: international terrorism. An ultra-left-wing faction fo the IRA has targeted the CIA man for his act of salvation in an assasination attempt. And now he must pay ... with his life.

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:08 -0400)

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