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The Hunt for Red October

Book • 1984

The Hunt for Red October is Tom Clancy's debut novel, published in 1984.

It follows Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius as he plots to defect to the United States with his advanced ballistic missile submarine, the Red October.

The novel introduces CIA analyst Jack Ryan, who must prove his theory that Ramius intends to defect rather than launch a surprise attack.

The story involves a complex cat-and-mouse game between the Soviet Navy, the U.S.

Navy, and the CIA, highlighting the technological and strategic aspects of Cold War naval warfare.

The book is known for its detailed technical descriptions and its sympathetic portrayal of both Soviet and American characters.

Mentioned by

David McCloskey

Brian Pantravera

Ashkan Bayatpour

Katherine Voyles

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

David McCloskey

to illustrate the zeitgeist of 1984, when the film adaptation was released.

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Mentioned by

Nick Irving

when discussing his writing inspirations.

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Mentioned by

Jack Carr

as one of the authors he read in fifth grade, highlighting the technical aspects of his novels.

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Mentioned by

Rob Harvilla

, who humorously recalls reading the last pages of Tom Clancy novels at a Dirty Projectors and Bjork show.

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Mentioned by

David McCloskey

as a book that had just been released that year, while chatting with Lee Marvin on a plane.

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Mentioned by

Aaron MacLean

as a captivating series read during his teenage years.

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Mentioned by

Joel Wuthnow

when talking about political commissar.

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Mentioned by

Brian Pantravera

as his favorite Naval Institute book.

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Mentioned by

John Rocha

while discussing the books he read in high school in Virginia.

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Mentioned by

Bill Cillufo

as a book that rekindled his joy of reading.

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M.P. Woodward

mentioned that it was one of his favorites.

Mentioned by

Buck Sexton

as an author who influenced him as a child.

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Mentioned by

Ashkan Bayatpour

as source material for the movie "The Hunt for Red October".

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Mentioned by

Pete Wright

and

Andy Nelson

as the first Jack Ryan novel and the basis for the film adaptation.

The Hunt for Red October

Mentioned by

Katherine Voyles

as a childhood favorite and a clear example of a thriller with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

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Mentioned by

Mark Greaney

in relation to the Jack Ryan films.

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Mentioned by

Joe Rogan

as an example of Tom Clancy's works.

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