Tom Clancey dies

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24372224

Never a massive fan of his stuff, far too tech-minded for my neanderthal sensibilities however I thoroughly enjoyed "Without Remorse"

All that aside, his attention to detail was, I gather, impeccable and he spawned a string of imitators who I would wager failed to surpass him by some distance.

 

I loved Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. Never knew they were books! Good on him for creating something that will carry his name through the ages

Azzy Mahmood wrote:I loved Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger. Never knew they were books! Good on him for creating something that will carry his name through the ages

Would it surprise you to know that doesn't surprise me in the slightest?

I meant at the time, obvs

So few people create a real legacy, he's put together quite a good one. Respect.

Guy is dead and the Op can't get his name right..

Clancy's books were a little long winded for me...........Good stories though If you cut through the technological stuff........

Better films though..

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Guy is dead and the Op can't get his name right..
Clancy's books were a little long winded for me...........Good stories though If you cut through the technological stuff........

Better films though..

Oh no, call the President...my bad, didn't care enough about the guy to spell his name correctly and whilst it may be poor form...sue me.

His books would forty seven pages long if you cut through the tech stuff