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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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?

Ken Fox Just finished reading this again. It has no strong language or sexual situations. It would be fine to read for a 13 year old in my opinion.

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I thought I read this book five years ago but the ending was completely different with the action off the west coast of the USA and through the Panama canal. Which book was that?

Justin I think you're confusing it with Patrick Robinson's book Barracuda 945.…moreI think you're confusing it with Patrick Robinson's book Barracuda 945.(less)

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If I divulge any information I gather while reading this novel, could I beheld on counter espionage charges? and If I tell a friend about this book, will I have to "terminate" that friendship? absolutely loved this book. almost like working for The Company.

Jackson Compton Yes and yes. The CIA actually uses this goodreads page to identify individuals that may become a threat to the US government because of knowing too mu…moreYes and yes. The CIA actually uses this goodreads page to identify individuals that may become a threat to the US government because of knowing too much for their own good. (less)

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