The Cardinal of the Kremlin by Tom Clancy

The Cardinal of the Kremlin

Jack Ryan Universe #3

Tom Clancy

564 pages first pub 1988 (editions) user-added

fiction thriller adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

In a rolling sea off the coast of South America, a target disappears in a puff of green light. In the Soviet hills of Dushanbe near the Afghanistan border, an otherworldly array of pillars and domes rises into the night. To the two greatest nation...

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Community Reviews Summary of 990 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 58%
emotional 29%
mysterious 29%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 38%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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