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Title: Contrite, ill-researched, poorly edited garbage
Review: Now that Clancy has made a name for himself he seems to be happy to pump out total pulp garbage. This book is rife with political correctness and plot errors. Who honestly believes that the weather in Sydney is 100 degrees and dry during the Summer Olympics? Remember, this is winter in Australia. The entire plot hinges on this ill-conceived notion. To boot, Clancy continues to show his total blind spot in subjects such as small arms (don't even get me started on the subject of a supressed 10mm...), high-technology and small unit tactics. The book is entertaining from a pure adrenaline standpoint, however, if you're looking for literary fulfillment (or even a credible plot line), look elsewhere. Clancy's days as a credible author were over after he wrote "Debt of Honor" and he continues to prove this with every new book.
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