Questions About The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan, #3)

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Is it okay if I start this #3 novel first before I gulp its series #1 and #2? I mean, if this book has any link/relevance with its previous two installments?

Mallen Baker It's fine. It was actually his first published novel, and the two that predate it in terms of the timeline were therefore published afterwards. I just…moreIt's fine. It was actually his first published novel, and the two that predate it in terms of the timeline were therefore published afterwards. I just finished it myself, with it being the first I read. No problem.(less)

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Do you have to be a military aficionado to understand tom's books?

Haley I just finished The Hunt for Red October and I am about as far away from a military aficionado as you can get. There was definitely a lot of informati…moreI just finished The Hunt for Red October and I am about as far away from a military aficionado as you can get. There was definitely a lot of information that was a little over my head, and I found myself backing up to re-read sections to make sure I understood exactly what was going on and who was who. But the parts I didn't fully understand didn't take away from the overall story. It was fairly easy to differentiate between what was just additional technical information about the countries' military setups or battleship/submarine specs, and what you actually needed to pay attention to in order to stay up with the plot. I'm sure a few re-reads of the book will yield a deeper understanding of exactly what was going on with some of the secondary characters and plots points, but I still very much enjoyed this book and was able to appreciate some of the twists revealed toward the end.(less)

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Is this book okay for a 12 year old to read? He is a very strong reader and wants to start on some Tom Clancy books.

Janagan For the most part, I would say so. I started reading military thrillers at about the same age (some thrillers by Patrick Robinson, the guy who co-wrot…moreFor the most part, I would say so. I started reading military thrillers at about the same age (some thrillers by Patrick Robinson, the guy who co-wrote Lone Survivor with Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell). I started reading Clancy two years ago, when I was 14. Be aware of profanity though, there is a lot of that. If you are ok with him dealing with profanity and accepting it maturely, then I would say it is ok to read. The violence is not graphic, it is more technical, involving details and technology.(less)

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Hello, I'm wondering if this book is ok for a 13 year old. If there is anyone who has read recently do you remember any strong language or sexual stuff?