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From: rohn@randvax.UUCP (Laurinda Rohn)
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Subject: Re: Hunt for Red October, by Tom Clancy
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Date: Wed, 5-Jun-85 22:54:05 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun  5 22:54:05 1985
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> Ted Koppel : University of Denver Penrose Library : 303-871-3429
> 	{boulder, cires, cisden, denelcor, hao, nbires}!udenva!tkoppel
> 	{bilanc, csm9a, elsi, koala}!udenva!tkoppel

> 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.

I second!  I thought it was quite good.  I've heard from people
around here who know about such things that this books provides some
of the best descriptions of submarine tactics they've ever seen.  I
didn't find it so technical as to be boring, though.  Definitely
worthwhile reading.


					Lauri
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