Jose J. Ortiz-Carlo wrote: > >From: "G. D. Akin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >I'll say again, the story is slow and ponderous, perhaps in an attempt to > >build suspense, but, instead, it builds boredom. The plot is contrived and > >the conclusion, while screaming loudly and clearly "sequel", is empty and > >unsatisfying. > > > >This is Clancy's least enjoyable novel. IMO, of course > > > > Do you think that Clancy's novels have lost their "edge"? Or that Clancy has > spread himself too thin over time? The man is a franchise now, mostly. I > with your perception...
The novels have lost their excitement, and maybe that means edge. There's less action and more talking (preaching???). I think he's spread thin. There are three or four "collaboration" series out there now. I read the first couple of "Op Center" books and decided I didn't need to read any more of those and haven't read any of the other series. I haven't read his non-fiction books about tanks and subs and planes. I don't have much time for non-fiction except for science (just started "The First Three Minutes" by Steven Weinberg). George A _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
