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Without Remorse

By: Tom Clancy
Narrated by: Michael Prichard
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From Tom Clancy, the celebrated author of the Jack Ryan series, comes the number one New York Times best seller that puts CIA operative John Clark front and center...

His code name is Mr. Clark. His work for the CIA is brilliant, cold-blooded. and efficient...But who is he really?

In a harrowing tour de force, Tom Clancy shows how an ordinary man named John Kelly crossed the lines of justice and morality to become the CIA legend, Mr. Clark.

It is an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness. Without mercy. Without guilt. Without remorse.

©2009 Tom Clancy (P)2010 Random House

Critic reviews

“For sheer narrative punch and emotional impact, Without Remorse is Mr. Clancy’s best.” (The Dallas Morning News)

“A nonstop emotional roller coaster.” (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

“Highly entertaining.” (The Wall Street Journal)

“Clancy's writing is so strong that readers feel they are there, in the middle of the action...satisfying and engrossing.” (Boston Sunday Herald)

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great story

this was an excellent story about the origination John Clark I would recommend it to anyone who likes suspense.

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Great book, monotone narrator

The book is excellent but the monotone nature of the author in addition to the low quality audio (sounds muffled) was disappointing.

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Cleaning Up

If you could sum up Without Remorse in three words, what would they be?

Rescue, Protect, Love

What did you like best about this story?

His isolation pierced by an act of kindness, he takes care of her, then cares for her, then falls in love. When she is killed, his revenge is not really revenge, and is so subtle even the police are hard-pressed to figure out what is really going on: he is cleaning up the streets using the only way he knows to solve a problem.

What about Michael Prichard’s performance did you like?

Prichard's voice is evocative, and brings the characters to life.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The day the doctor demanded that Kelly be treated for his STD without the nurses telling him that he has it.

Any additional comments?

Without Remorse illustrates that prostitution is not a "victimless crime." It is a wake-up call to our society on the workings of the dark world of drugs and prostitution. Tom Clancy brilliantly wrote a story that will touch, break, then heal your heart.

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book is great, slightly poor audio quality

The readers voice is fine, speed and inflections are good. fades quiet at commas and periods, could been fixed with editing. still great though.

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Nice background on a great character!

This book is a nice peek into the background of the mysterious John Clark who features prominently in much of the later parts of the series. It also gives some backstory to other characters in the series. While it doesn't carry the Jack Ryan series forward in particular, it does add some depth to the series. There are a few contrivances in the book that I found a bit strained as a way to add extra connections between characters.

Regardless, this is definitely worth a listen. Michael Prichard is not my favorite narrator, but he does an adequate job in the telling.

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Great Book, Listen and Read

Great story telling, keeps you reading and at the edge of your seat the whole time. Also the audio is a great listen, top performance with a story to match. The new movie out with the title "Without Remorse" is a complete bust don't waste your money or time. Blue skies and fair winds to you all.

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Great listen! 💚💚💚💚💚

This was an exciting listen! Plenty of action! I liked it, simple as that. 💚💚💚💚

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Well told straightforward story

Good listen. Like all the early Clancy work full of detail and well defined characters.

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Clancy at his best

Highly believable story with well developed characters and well read by Michael Prichard. Left me wanting more from the main character, Well done.

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Super!!

Just gotta love John Kellley. This wa@ one of the best thrillers I've read/ listened.

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