- Paperback: 1 pages
- Publisher: Jove (MM); 1st mmpb edition (Dec 1 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0515115223
- ISBN-13: 978-0515115222
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,831,369 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Combining espionage, terrorism and international politics, this energetic techno-thriller takes Michael Crichton's Rising Sun a step further, as Weber ( Defcon One ; Targets of Opportunity ) demonstrates how current tensions between Japan and America could drive the two countries to open warfare. When a boatload of Japanese tourists is fired on from a helicopter equipped with automatic weapons, Stephen Wickham of the CIA joins the FBI's Marcus Callaway and Susan Nakamura to track down the culprits. Meanwhile, a series of escalating terrorist attacks on Japanese and American citizens creates a crisis that can be settled only by a meeting between a stubborn American president and a proud and resentful Japanese premier. Weber manages to avoid jingoism and bias by giving equal weight to the dark side of both countries. More than an ironic touch, the book's opening locale--Pearl Harbor--suggests the root of the problem: the shadow of WW II looming ominously over both countries. Weber consistently maintains a thoughtful perspective as he spins his brisk and exciting narrative.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
In this action thriller, a series of events pushes the United States and Japan to the brink of war. Almost immediately after an attack by a caucasian pilot on a boat filled with Japanese tourists at Pearl Harbor, American tourists are ambushed at Osaka. Even as Stephen Wickham of the CIA joins FBI agent Susan Nakamura to investigate, escalating terrorist attacks on Japanese and Americans create a crisis that dictates a hasty summit between the countries amidst a military show of force. Unfortunately, author Weber understands military dynamics better than political dynamics. The unnamed reader's melodramatic attempt at emotional dialog backfires as he lays on accents that are far too thick. Strictly for libraries serving fans of hardcore spy novels.
James Dudley, Copiague, N.Y.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
James Dudley, Copiague, N.Y.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Adverb Central!,
By Dwayne Stroman (Ramsey, MN USA) - See all my reviews
Ce commentaire est de: Honorable Enemies (Paperback)
Yes, the plot is interesting. Yes, the characters are (somewhat) believable. But it is very apparent that Mr. Weber has a bonus clause on his contract for the number of adverbs he can use. How many different ways can you depict mannerisms and emotions while speaking? Just ask Mr. Weber. I tried (in vain) to find a portion of dialogue that did not have the characters words embellished with so many trite expressions to the point of total distraction from the storyline. Too bad, it could have been a great book. Also, what's with the ending? Did he come to a point where he had a limit on his page count and had to condense 10 chapters of conclusion into one Epilogue?
4.0 out of 5 stars
Action Packed!,
By A Customer
Ce commentaire est de: Honorable Enemies (Paperback)
"Honerable Enemies" is a page turner. Weber weaves a strong plot with non-stop action. A great what-if scenario about our fragile relationship with Japan.
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Awful, awful, awful,
By J. Colleran - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Honorable Enemies (Paperback)
This book is not only disgustingly anti-Japanese, but completely ridiculous. The premise of the book is that Americans and Japanese can never understand or relate to one another. The Japanese (of course) start a war. It also portrays the American Navy as idiots who cannot counter an enemy attack. Our submarines accidentally get run over by oil tankers. I could not finish this book. It became totally ridiculous. Joe Weber treats his audience like we are idiots!
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Adverb Central!,
By Dwayne Stroman - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Honorable Enemies (Paperback)
Yes, the plot is interesting. Yes, the characters are (somewhat) believable. But it is very apparent that Mr. Weber has a bonus clause on his contract for the number of adverbs he can use. How many different ways can you depict mannerisms and emotions while speaking? Just ask Mr. Weber. I tried (in vain) to find a portion of dialogue that did not have the characters words embellished with so many trite expressions to the point of total distraction from the storyline. Too bad, it could have been a great book. Also, what's with the ending? Did he come to a point where he had a limit on his page count and had to condense 10 chapters of conclusion into one Epilogue?
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Action Packed!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Honorable Enemies (Paperback)
"Honerable Enemies" is a page turner. Weber weaves a strong plot with non-stop action. A great what-if scenario about our fragile relationship with Japan.
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