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Patriot Games, by Tom Clancy, is a thrilling novel, crammed full with action and excitement from beginning to end. It follows the story of Jack Ryan who, after saving the life of the Prince of Wales, his wife and baby, is hunted by Irish terrorists of the Ulster Liberation Army. I found this book really enjoyable and it has to be one of the best novels I have read in a long time. Jack Ryan, …

…stronger word was used)!" I chose this quotation because I fell that it emphasises what was going through Jack's mind at the time. (The author uses Italics to show the reader the difference between what the characters are saying and what they are thinking and to emphasise certain words) The short sentences add to the excitement and drama. Overall I found this book very enjoyable indeed and I would recommend this book to any one.