Helpful Score: 2
This is an okay book with a straight forward sequence of events written in a fast paced manner. It's not nearly as engrossing as the Jack Ryan series but for those of you that are interested in submarines and the lives of their sailors, this should be an excellent choice for you.
China has invaded the oil-rich Spratly Islands. The American response has been swift--and deadly. And the Third World War has begun... Captain Bartholomew Mackey is the skipper of the U.S.S. Cheyenne, a nuclear submarine that has been dispatched to the Spratlys to protect a carrier group. But in a few moments, the Cheyenne's mission--and the world-- will change, as a tense situation explodes into a full-scale war of nightmarish proportions.
SSN is a compelling blend of military fact and fiction--a submarine combat thriller complete with stirring plots and characters, perfectly accurate details, and the chilling knowledge that it really could happen...
SSN is a compelling blend of military fact and fiction--a submarine combat thriller complete with stirring plots and characters, perfectly accurate details, and the chilling knowledge that it really could happen...
good writing, solid plot.
Very good Clancy Techno-War-Thiller.
very good
Modern day thriller with a military/political/tech edge.
Third World War- China/ USA. Clancy's hero saves the day.
SSN is a compelling blend of military fact and fiction. Great.
Excellent, exciting submarine adventure.
"a submarine combat thriller complete with stirring plots and characters, perfectly accurate details, and the chilling knowledge that it could really happen..." Another very well written novel by Tom Clancy.
China has invaded the oil-rich Spratly Islands. The American response has been swift - and deadly. And the Third World War has begun... Captain Bartholomew Mackey is the skipper of the U.S.S. Cheyenne, a nuclear submarine dispatched to the Spratlys to protect a carrier group. But in a few moments, the Cheyenne's mission - and the world - have changed, as a tense situation has exploded into a full-scale war of nightmarish proportions. Tom Clancy presents fifteen thrilling scenarios - fact-based mission profiles for Captain Mackey and the Cheyenne - stirring plots and characters, perfectly accurate details, and the chilling knowledge that it really could happen...
Excellent adaptation of the book - if you are a submarine buff, then this is a great audio tape
An exciting and extremely powerful read!
Good WWIII story.
China has invaded the oil-rich Spratly Islands. the American response has been swift - and deadly. And the Third World War has begun...SSN is a compelling blend of military fact and fiction - a submarine combat thriller complete with stirring plts and characters, perfectly accurate details, and the chilling knowledge that it really could happen.
Typical Clancey, way tooo much detail. Still an interesting read.
