Splinter Cell is a thrilling story that revolves around a man named Sam Fisher, who is a highly skilled spy. One day, while he is out on a crucial mission, his daughter is brutally kidnapped. The kidnappers resort to torture in an attempt to force her to disclose sensitive information about her father.

Despite the intense pressure and danger, Sam Fisher manages to complete his first mission successfully. However, his thoughts immediately turn to his daughter, and he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her. With his remarkable skills and determination, he faces numerous challenges and overcomes countless obstacles.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to any reader who has a passion for action-packed books. The story is filled with heart-pounding moments, nail-biting suspense, and intense action sequences that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. If you're looking for a thrilling adventure that will leave you breathless, then Splinter Cell is the perfect choice for you.

This is more of a 2.75.

It's a solid start, to be sure. The initial premise seems interesting and has the potential to draw the reader in. However, when it comes to the pacing, there is a significant lag between the action and the set up.

The build-up takes a bit too long, causing the story to feel a bit sluggish at times.

Despite this, I still liked it enough to be curious about a second book. I'm not so overly enthusiastic that I'm going to rush out and immediately hunt it down, but I do have enough interest to give the next installment a chance.

Perhaps with a bit more attention to pacing in the future, this could be a really great series. As it stands now, it's a decent read that shows promise but has some areas that need improvement.

At page 50, I find this book to be a tremendous disappointment.

This is not literature, and it is evident that this book was not written by Tom Clancy himself.

It turns out that Clancy now sets up a book story line based on a video game and then farms out the actual writing to apprentice writers.

The quality of work here is pedestrian. I have read longer and more developed sentences on Twitter. There is no nuance, no development of scene or character. For example, on page 30, it reads: “Maybe I’m just not very hip. I’m not a social guy. I don’t go out and I stay pretty much to myself.” The whole book follows in this lackluster way.

I understand that the new Clancy audiences are those who enjoy the video games. But is Mr. Clancy’s stamp of approval on this piece of work an admission that he believes gamers to be of a lower intellect than those who would otherwise recognize this body of work to be the literary equivalent of a letter home from summer camp? It makes one wonder about the direction that Clancy’s brand has taken and whether it has sacrificed quality for the sake of appealing to a different market.

This is one of the coolest books I have ever read.

When I found out that it wasn't Tom Clancy who wrote this book but Raymond Benson (also known as David Michaels), I was a bit disappointed at first. However, as I started reading, I was immediately hooked by the easy-flowing narration. Perhaps it's also because I love martial arts, especially Krav Maga, which made it easy for me to enjoy the story. I have a penchant for action-packed plots involving terrorism, politics, and spy activities, and this book seemed like a perfect fit for me.

After finishing this book, I was certain that the author was no ordinary writer. So, I did some research and, to my surprise, discovered that Raymond Benson was the official author of the James Bond series from 1997 to 2002. What's remarkable is that the character of Sam Fisher is not similar to James Bond. He's not a flamboyant playboy surrounded by women. Instead, he's a father with a dangerous job and a young, quirky daughter. He's a vulnerable target for anyone with a vendetta against him or Echelon.

Overall, I really liked what was included in the narration. It wasn't just a display of knowledge about super-cool spy gadgets. Instead of feeling like the author was showing off his knowledge, I actually wanted to be an NSA agent, even if only in my dreams!

The way the action scenes were presented was also great - exciting yet relaxed. I haven't played the game, but I was still able to enjoy reading the story. I'm confident that anyone who hasn't played the game and enjoys political issues, terrorism, spy stories, and martial arts will also enjoy this book.

Regarding the plot and story, the conflict revolves around issues in the Middle East, religious-based terrorism, hostility towards Westernization, and there are several Jewish characters in the novel who are involved in Fisher's life. But for me, it was definitely worth reading because the ending wasn't disappointing, and most importantly, despite its theme, the content didn't incite or show bias. Some parts even made me laugh out loud, especially when two tycoons were engaged in a sheep-dueling competition. And the most enjoyable part was when Fisher went to Jerusalem to save his beloved daughter and played the role of an angry dad! Don't mess with his daughter!!

Five stars for me, David Michaels!