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The Bear and the Dragon
- Narrated by: Michael Prichard
- Length: 42 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
President Jack Ryan faces a world crisis unlike any he has ever known. A high-level assassination attempt in Russia has the newly elected Ryan sending his most trusted eyes and ears - including antiterrorism specialist John Clark - to Moscow, for he fears the worst is yet to come. And he’s right. The attempt has left the already unstable Russia vulnerable to ambitious forces in China eager to fulfill their destiny. If they succeed, the world as we know it will never look the same. If they fail, the consequences may be unspeakable. Blending the exceptional realism and authenticity that are his hallmarks with intricate plotting, razor-sharp suspense and a remarkable cast of characters, this is Clancy at his best.
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- Peter R. Finch
- 26-05-17
A good tale spoilt by dreadful reading skills.
Prichard spoilt this with the most boring narration and voice that it has ever been my misfortune to listen to.
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- RoguePlank
- 04-12-14
The ending had my heart pounding in my chest!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, because it's a brilliantly detailed and twisting scenario that builds from small acts and unlinked conversations and espionage into huge mobilisations of national armies and tank battles and missiles and jet figher battles! A rip-roaring military adventure!
What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
Observing from different perspectives how perceived slights on one side can be the gravest insult, where as the other side is completely unaware they have done anything wrong, and the fates of nations rests of these mis-interpretations due to cultural differences.
Have you listened to any of Michael Prichard’s other performances? How does this one compare?
I thought he was a very good narrator, I laughed my head off the first time he tried an english accent, very well done!
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Thunder is building in the east...
Any additional comments?
Very bloody long! But that's what I got it for! I have an hour's drive each way on my commute every day! This book lasted a month. Thinking back now over all the events, it feels like I've read 3 or 4 different books; there are so many separate story lines going on which all get tied together at the end, exceptionally well done by Clancy.
Favourite character has got to be the old sniper, Pavel Petrovich Gogol
"Before I killed Germans with this rifle, now I will kill Chinese"
"Help me with my wolves boy!"
"I've never shot a General before"
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- Spirit hunter
- 15-07-22
Not great
Racism was totally unnecessary. Story was little over dramatic. And a b too political.
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- Mr C M Holmes
- 03-12-15
Engaging to the end
Whilst many many hours this book was very engaging and had a complex story. I found it nicely detailed with rich information allowing me to be absorbed into the story line. Only the last chapter or so did I find rushed, but I suppose the story can't just keep going
Excellent narration
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- john
- 06-10-15
Great stuff
Great story was sorry to hear it end would recommend to anybody
thanks very much
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- Lord Flashart
- 30-04-15
Hmmmm
Nationalist American yarn. Written for Americans and a boastful inaccurate tale of their place in the world. Luckily the Americans I know are much more grounded and connected to the rest of the world. Give it a miss.
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- thomas
- 23-03-15
The book doesn't really start till chapter 43
it took so long for the exciting part to start and it felt like he was tired of writing the previous 50 chapters when the war really starts because within the following 10 chapters so much happed and it was lucky it was an audio book because I don't think I could read as much as 50 chapters till the real sh it the fan. but still a good listen overall
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- Mark
- 03-02-24
Of its time, but not in a good way.
I just couldn’t get past the attitudes towards women, abortion, and basically anyone that isn’t American.
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- Dave
- 23-05-23
Awesome, classic Clancy
Another classic from Clancy. I had the book years ago but it’s massive. It was great to hear it and the narrator is excellent.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-01-23
Great story from the master.
I have enjoyed most of the Clancy novels I’ve either read or listened to. This is right up there with Red Storm Rising demonstrating the author’s great eye for just the right amount of detail and tension. The reader is excellent as well.
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