- Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages
- Publisher: Arrow (22 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099492156
- ISBN-13: 978-0099492153
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 2.8 x 17.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 104,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Chock full of military fat to chew on... will keep you awake until dawn."
--"Irish Times
""Explosive plot... gritted teeth adrenaline.""
--Financial Times
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"From the Trade Paperback edition."
--"Irish Times
""Explosive plot... gritted teeth adrenaline.""
--Financial Times
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"From the Trade Paperback edition."
Financial Times
Explosive plot...gritted teeth adrenaline.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have two copies of the book: the original hardback version and the re-released paperback from the 3rd edition. As someone has stated before the hardback leaves a lot to be desired. There are grammatical errors, typos, weak plot structure and some geographical problems.
However, the paperback is a different kettle of fish. The errors are (mostly) removed or corrected, the typos are gone, the plot structure has been tightened and the general editing is much improved.
For what it is (Action based FICTION) it is very good. You don't need to do too much thinking to keep up with the plot, it is fast paced and the action comes thick and fast.
My partner and some friends are ex-forces and although they chuckled at parts and said that some bits are way, WAY over the top they also said that a lot IS fact based and they enjoyed it. I hope this helps.
However, the paperback is a different kettle of fish. The errors are (mostly) removed or corrected, the typos are gone, the plot structure has been tightened and the general editing is much improved.
For what it is (Action based FICTION) it is very good. You don't need to do too much thinking to keep up with the plot, it is fast paced and the action comes thick and fast.
My partner and some friends are ex-forces and although they chuckled at parts and said that some bits are way, WAY over the top they also said that a lot IS fact based and they enjoyed it. I hope this helps.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is a good read, I could not put it down.
I have the paperback version, which is a better written that the hardback and has only a few mistakes. Instead of criticising spelling mistakes like a lot of other reviews, I like to find the good points.
I read this book front to back in record time because I just couldn't stop reading it. It had some fantastic plots and scenarios in it that had me engrossed. There are some real twists and turns as well. Brilliant.
Anyone interested in the Armed Forces and Military should definitely give this a read.
I have the paperback version, which is a better written that the hardback and has only a few mistakes. Instead of criticising spelling mistakes like a lot of other reviews, I like to find the good points.
I read this book front to back in record time because I just couldn't stop reading it. It had some fantastic plots and scenarios in it that had me engrossed. There are some real twists and turns as well. Brilliant.
Anyone interested in the Armed Forces and Military should definitely give this a read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is excellent. So good in fact that my girlfriend has insisted on reading it. The tv adaptation is not quite as good as there are character differences. The story is very fast paced and grips you from the first page. There is plenty of depth to each character. Overall I would greatly recommend this book if you like 24 and that sort of genre of tv/books.
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Published on 7 May 2010 by mike stewart
this is very good and a great insight to the SAS
I thought Strike Back was a great read and very entertaining. I'm a fan of Chris Ryan and always will be, Please keep up the great work cnt wait for your next book.
Published on 6 May 2010 by bookman
What about some research next time?
There are a lot of poor reviews for this book, and I am here to add my grievances;
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