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Rainbow Six is an action thriller of a global scale with multiple attention-grabbing plotlines, interesting and visualizable characters, and keen emphasis on the technical aspect of combat.
Rainbow Six follows a black (off the books) counterterrorism team comprised of the best operatives from different NATO countries, who are tasked with taking out terrorist plots that countries are under-prepared to deal with. The outfit is known as Rainbow. Tom Clancy spectacularly combines different plotlines to all fit together, with a vast global conspiracy at the heart of the plotlines. While it could have been a cumbersome mess to deal with, it turned out absolutely great to read. Each plotline added to the crux of the story in a way that completed the big picture without leaving any plot holes. The plotlines themselves displayed Rainbow’s expertise in handling counterterrorism missions in great tactical detail styled action sequences with heart-pounding intense moments that add to the gritty realistic vibe of the book.
It was interesting to read John Clark in a more paper-pushing style role rather than the boot on the ground. It definitely set up for a great torch-passing narrative between Clark and Domingo Chavez, a talented operative and leader of one of the Rainbow’s teams as well as Clark’s son-in-law. Clark and Ding make for a fantastic duo to read, taking on the role of mentor and mentee, as well as more of an emotional support for each other when the events of the book call for it.
Rainbow Six is a groundbreaking read, given its release in 1998, as it blurs the enmity of nations and focuses on the idea of private companies dominating governmental control. One of the major takeaways of Rainbow Six is the concept of extremism being applied to an unconventional ground; environmentalism. The way the characters are written superbly show how extremism exists not only in countries and religions, but also in concepts that may seem banal to many, such as protecting Planet Earth. The unpredictable nature of the threat, coupled with shady characters capable of gruesome acts in the name of protecting nature, push Rainbow against an unusual adversary with a truly horrifying endgame.
The action is technical and fast-paced, with a great and imperative focus on weapon systems, as Rainbow is a team of highly trained operatives. The action sequences are written in harmony with realistic team movements in the field as Rainbow takes out bad guys and look cool with their MP10s and Berettas while doing so. The training sequences, particularly those at the gun range, written so well that I could visualize even non-combat sequences in their technical authenticity.
Rainbow Six is a work of literature that transcends time, as it holds up just as well today as it did back in 1998. A fast-paced, interesting, story-driven action thriller with all the necessary elements to appease all action thriller fans. A memorable book with characters that are imbued with personalities that feel relatable, and action sequences that are sure to be remembered as some of the best ever written when it comes to tactics and cinematic balance.
Rainbow Six follows a black (off the books) counterterrorism team comprised of the best operatives from different NATO countries, who are tasked with taking out terrorist plots that countries are under-prepared to deal with. The outfit is known as Rainbow. Tom Clancy spectacularly combines different plotlines to all fit together, with a vast global conspiracy at the heart of the plotlines. While it could have been a cumbersome mess to deal with, it turned out absolutely great to read. Each plotline added to the crux of the story in a way that completed the big picture without leaving any plot holes. The plotlines themselves displayed Rainbow’s expertise in handling counterterrorism missions in great tactical detail styled action sequences with heart-pounding intense moments that add to the gritty realistic vibe of the book.
It was interesting to read John Clark in a more paper-pushing style role rather than the boot on the ground. It definitely set up for a great torch-passing narrative between Clark and Domingo Chavez, a talented operative and leader of one of the Rainbow’s teams as well as Clark’s son-in-law. Clark and Ding make for a fantastic duo to read, taking on the role of mentor and mentee, as well as more of an emotional support for each other when the events of the book call for it.
Rainbow Six is a groundbreaking read, given its release in 1998, as it blurs the enmity of nations and focuses on the idea of private companies dominating governmental control. One of the major takeaways of Rainbow Six is the concept of extremism being applied to an unconventional ground; environmentalism. The way the characters are written superbly show how extremism exists not only in countries and religions, but also in concepts that may seem banal to many, such as protecting Planet Earth. The unpredictable nature of the threat, coupled with shady characters capable of gruesome acts in the name of protecting nature, push Rainbow against an unusual adversary with a truly horrifying endgame.
The action is technical and fast-paced, with a great and imperative focus on weapon systems, as Rainbow is a team of highly trained operatives. The action sequences are written in harmony with realistic team movements in the field as Rainbow takes out bad guys and look cool with their MP10s and Berettas while doing so. The training sequences, particularly those at the gun range, written so well that I could visualize even non-combat sequences in their technical authenticity.
Rainbow Six is a work of literature that transcends time, as it holds up just as well today as it did back in 1998. A fast-paced, interesting, story-driven action thriller with all the necessary elements to appease all action thriller fans. A memorable book with characters that are imbued with personalities that feel relatable, and action sequences that are sure to be remembered as some of the best ever written when it comes to tactics and cinematic balance.
