I don't consider this to be an issue because not all missions are hard and suspenseful. There are easy wins and very easy wins sometimes.maxiphemmax wrote: ↑06 Dec 2019, 00:08 Right from the spying by Steve Spalding, to the missing handset, to being followed by Team USA to the launching site, and to many several undetected scene by the terrorist group. Do you think the author created a soft spot or quick alienation of the terrorist group by the Team USA?
For me, I think the author did. These terrorist group are quite well trained and the author was supposed to created some suspense in that direction.
Was soft spot created for the Team USA?
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Re: Was soft spot created for the Team USA?
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Kanda_theGreat wrote: ↑20 Dec 2019, 23:36 The author disappointed me a great deal when he provided Team USA with easy victory. Jack Winnick in his book, East Wind gave the US hard-earned victory over terrorists keen on bombing America. Some of these terrorists have lived in the US long enough to understand how their security apparatus function an hence have a way of avoiding being nabbed. The lost phone incident has been simply used by the author as a yardstick to let Team USA easily triumph over the terrorists. We can't generally assume that the terrorist are hell-bent on accomplishing their evil deeds to the point of throwing all caution to the wind.
Your analysis was just so on point. Some in the comment box already said the terrorist even planned to fail.
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Great point. But I have to say I wasn't disappointed because I wasn't expecting all that much in terms of a strong plotline.Kanda_theGreat wrote: ↑20 Dec 2019, 23:36 The author disappointed me a great deal when he provided Team USA with easy victory. Jack Winnick in his book, East Wind gave the US hard-earned victory over terrorists keen on bombing America. Some of these terrorists have lived in the US long enough to understand how their security apparatus function an hence have a way of avoiding being nabbed. The lost phone incident has been simply used by the author as a yardstick to let Team USA easily triumph over the terrorists. We can't generally assume that the terrorist are hell-bent on accomplishing their evil deeds to the point of throwing all caution to the wind.
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The terrorists that are planning to fail!! Hmmm... That would be convenient for everyone wouldn't it?! Lol... The plot is so simple and faulty as are the characters. Maybe we just expect way too much from this book.maxiphemmax wrote: ↑21 Dec 2019, 01:58Kanda_theGreat wrote: ↑20 Dec 2019, 23:36 The author disappointed me a great deal when he provided Team USA with easy victory. Jack Winnick in his book, East Wind gave the US hard-earned victory over terrorists keen on bombing America. Some of these terrorists have lived in the US long enough to understand how their security apparatus function an hence have a way of avoiding being nabbed. The lost phone incident has been simply used by the author as a yardstick to let Team USA easily triumph over the terrorists. We can't generally assume that the terrorist are hell-bent on accomplishing their evil deeds to the point of throwing all caution to the wind.
Your analysis was just so on point. Some in the comment box already said the terrorist even planned to fail.
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That is true. Also, when Kelly was seen at the novelty store and got away. Then, someone took pictures of her while she was sitting and waiting for Tom to return. What was that about? Nothing seemed to come from that.maxiphemmax wrote: ↑08 Dec 2019, 02:50Exactly my point. Despite their ability to maneuver their way with the launching and the transporting of the nukes.B Creech wrote: ↑07 Dec 2019, 18:40 I agree the win came a bit too easy for Team USA. The terrorist group seemed to be oblivious to anyone watching them. And the phone situation just isn't believable to me. Anyone can track their cell phone but I would think a terrorist would definitely want to know where it was and silence the one who took it!
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Aaah... Thank you for the complementsAntonelaMaria wrote: ↑24 Dec 2019, 11:45Great point. But I have to say I wasn't disappointed because I wasn't expecting all that much in terms of a strong plotline.Kanda_theGreat wrote: ↑20 Dec 2019, 23:36 The author disappointed me a great deal when he provided Team USA with easy victory. Jack Winnick in his book, East Wind gave the US hard-earned victory over terrorists keen on bombing America. Some of these terrorists have lived in the US long enough to understand how their security apparatus function an hence have a way of avoiding being nabbed. The lost phone incident has been simply used by the author as a yardstick to let Team USA easily triumph over the terrorists. We can't generally assume that the terrorist are hell-bent on accomplishing their evil deeds to the point of throwing all caution to the wind.
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You are right, there wasn't any real excitement in the plotline.[Danielle] wrote: ↑25 Dec 2019, 12:26 I definitely think Team USA won too easily. I kept waiting for something to happen to make things more difficult/tense for Team USA, but it never came.
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'but that's to be expected of a campy romance.'Blindjew wrote: ↑20 Dec 2019, 17:19 It was a bit convenient how quickly things fell into place, but that's to be expected of a campy romance. The story falls into place for the protagonists, even if the enemy is competent. A combination of skill and lucky circumstances play together to deliver this slice of extraordinary lives among McBride's friends, staff, and family.
That's the book in a nutshell for me. Great comment.
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I think things went too easily for Team USA. I would have found a lot more interest in the story if there was actual conflict. Things sort of just happen without any real challenge.maxiphemmax wrote: ↑06 Dec 2019, 00:08 Right from the spying by Steve Spalding, to the missing handset, to being followed by Team USA to the launching site, and to many several undetected scene by the terrorist group. Do you think the author created a soft spot or quick alienation of the terrorist group by the Team USA?
For me, I think the author did. These terrorist group are quite well trained and the author was supposed to created some suspense in that direction.
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