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From: tkoppel@udenva.UUCP (Ted Koppel)
Newsgroups: net.books
Subject: Hunt for Red October, by Tom Clancy
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Date: Thu, 30-May-85 15:38:24 EDT
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Posted: Thu May 30 15:38:24 1985
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Near the top of the best-seller list, and the recipient of a fine
review on NPR's Morning Edition not too long ago, is a new novel by
Tom Clancy, entitled "The Hunt for Red October".  It was published by
the Naval Institute Press (Annapolis).

What makes this an interesting book (besides the plot) is that it is
the first book of fiction that the Naval Institute Press has
published.  My recollection (from the NPR review) is that the Press
found it so realistic in plot, detail, and tactics, that it was
decided to publish it as if it were non-fiction.  ( I have read
elsewhere that some naval classes are using portions of this book as a
textbook, though I can't cite where I read that.)

The plot centers on a brand-new Soviet sub (the Red October).  On her
maiden voyage, the captian and crew decide to defect to the US.  The
book's plot tells the story of the defection, the American response,
et al.

My review:  Exciting, but a trifle slow in a few places, particularly
at the midpoint of the book. A good read.  I learned from it.


-- 
Ted Koppel : University of Denver Penrose Library : 303-871-3429
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