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The Bear and the Dragon
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
- Series: The Jack Ryan Universe (publication order), Book 8, The Jack Ryan Universe (chronological order), Book 9
- Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Release date: 05-03-02
- Language: English
- Publisher: Random House Audio
Regular price: $19.93
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Critic Reviews
"Intoxicating, expertly researched - seemingly inside - information, about advanced weapons of war and espionage." (Publishers Weekly)
"Frank Muller puts out an amazing performance, whipping off endless Chinese and Russian names - even in dialogue - as if they were his native tongue." (AudioFile)
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- A. L. DeWitt
- Jefferson City, MO United States
- 02-07-03
Clancy's World is Fun
In Clancy's World, Jack Ryan is president, and man are we ever glad. The Russian's are our friends, the Chinese are our enemy, and even some of the people we think of as our friends, like India, simply are not as great as we'd like them to be. Clancy spins a web where the asian continent would like nothing more than to dominate the west, and would do so through the taking of the world's oil supplies. The premise of the book, a conflict between Russia (the Bear) and China (the Dragon) and the entry of the U.S. on the side of the Bear makes for an enjoyable read. If you like living in Tom Clancy's world, you'll like the technical details and the spying that goes on in this book. It is yet another reason to be glad Tom Clancy is on our side.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Chris
- Adelaide, Australia
- 12-01-10
Good, once you get over the Narrator's voice!
This was my first audiobook download, and at first I must say, I was dissapointed! Straight away the Narrator's way he ended the sentences struck a nerve and I thought I'd give up after a few minutes.
I stuck with it over my 45min journey, and although I found it slow going to begin, the story got good enough to over-power my opinion of the Narrator.
Once into the story, I really enjoyed it! I found the Narration got better as the book progressed, and I really looked forward to the next time I got to listen. Overall it was a positive experience, but I can see how others don't like the Narration.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Paul
- Edison, NJ, USA
- 02-15-05
Pretty good
This was my first Clancy book and it was exactly what I expected. It didn't seem forced or far out to me. Overall it was very enjoyable and very well read.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Kristin
- Monee, IL, USA
- 01-06-04
Muller + Clancy -- it gets no better!
I'd given up reading Clancy books some years back, but couldn't pass up the chance to listen to a favorite author, read by my favorite reader! A great listen - just as expected!
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Kelly Ostrowski
- 01-21-11
The Book Whisperer is right!
I love Clancy novels but I just can't get over the guy whispering after every sentence. Made me laugh out loud for the first chapter. Come on...let's get a reader that is as good as Clancy!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Louise
- 01-12-11
The Bear and the Dragon
Really enjoyed the book, didn't like the narrator, not sure how to describe it, other than his idea of inflection which seemed to be by making his voice breathy, was a bit creepy and irritating.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Rick
- Homestead, FL, United States
- 04-04-05
Couldn't stop listening
Clancy is a incredible, thank God he is one of the good guys
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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- David
- Mannford, OK, United States
- 01-01-13
great story, & author, terrible reader
Would you try another book from Tom Clancy and/or Frank Muller?
Clancy - absolutely. Muller - no on your life
How did the narrator detract from the book?
The narrator was trying too hard. Tom Clancy books are very macho and this narrator was trying too hard and being way too overdramatic. The whole book is done in a very breathless / breathy style which doesn't fit a Clancy book at all. Made me think of a new actor in a community play trying way too hard and over acting.I bought this book originally in 2003 and could not finish it for that reason. 10 years later and I going to try and finish it again because I like Tom Clancy so much, Don't know if I will be able to complete it this time as the narration is SO bad.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
Yes, Everything about Clancy's books are marvelous.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Matthew M
- Ojai, CA, USA
- 01-30-04
Excellent story and narration considering
The story is what you want from TC - excellent military insight and a plot that makes you think. The acting is very believable. The only reason I gave it 4/5 was that it took me a bit to get over the narrater's desire to always end statements in a whisper. As the story heats up, this trait becomes to fit a bit better though...so just hang in there for it.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- frank
- 01-05-17
Good story
started off slow but picked up and was actually a very good listen....enjoyed it thoroughly. the narrator grew into it .....
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- S. Young
- 12-22-10
Another Tom Clancy Classic
Ryan makes another appearance in this Tom Clancy novel. The build up and creating the atmosphere of the problems that Ryan face is tremendous. The description of what takes place on the boarders of China and Russia is fantastic. It was a good read.