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


David McCloskey

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when discussing his writing inspirations.


Nick Irving

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


Jack Carr

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


David McCloskey

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as a captivating series read during his teenage years.

Aaron MacLean

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as his favorite Naval Institute book.

Brian Pantravera

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


John Rocha

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as a book that rekindled his joy of reading.


Bill Cillufo

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as an author who influenced him as a child.

Buck Sexton

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as an example of Tom Clancy's works.


Joe Rogan

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

Katherine Voyles

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in relation to the Jack Ryan films.


Mark Greaney

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


Pete Wright

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