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Is "Red Storm Rising" by Tom Clancy considered a good book? Because I read it, and I'm not sure it should be. in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 hours ago (4 children)

RSR is the only Clancy book I've read. Is it comparable to his other books?

What is your star wars character of choice? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 hours ago

I'm a simple man, so any ewok will do.

Is "Red Storm Rising" by Tom Clancy considered a good book? Because I read it, and I'm not sure it should be. in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Yeah, the time period in which it was released definitely plays a part. I just find that anything in the book that isn't geekery about army/navy to be tacked on. Such as the Iceland plot with that woman whose name I cannot care enough about to remember. "Yes, a book probably needs a subplot like that."

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Is "Red Storm Rising" by Tom Clancy considered a good book? Because I read it, and I'm not sure it should be. (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 7 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) by neidu3@sh.itjust.works to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

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OK, so I finished this a while back, and despite it appealing to a lot of my interests, I honestly found it kind of meh.

I really enjoyed the realistic military/tactical aspect of it all, as that part is right up my alley, but... I did not care about the characters, the plot seemed hollow, and it seems like some things that could have been explored further were simply ignored.

For example, in the beginning these guys blow up a refinery. There are vague descriptions as to why, but after this it is practically not mentioned again. Whatever movement they were part of apparently disappears, and there are no repercussions for their home oblast.

The only thing this book has going for it, in my opinion, is that military nerds like me enjoy the detailed writing about the different types of hardware involved in the book.

So, since I am by no means a literary connoseur, I'm curious about what others think of this one.

What are some must-try American experiences a foreigner should try while visiting? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

T.J. Birria y Mas in the Sugarland/Stafford/Missouri City area (SW Houston). Fucking best taco in the world. Discovered it last time I was there.

Also, Johnson Space Center. Be sure to reserve a lot of time for it.

What are currently the best AWS alternatives? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Not sure if it's "best", but despite my hatred for Microsoft, I actually like azure. I've also self-hosted via Hetzner in the past, but not sure if that meets your needs.

What seemingly random thing do you vehemently hate? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Celine Dion

New laptop and the f-ing copilot key in c/linux@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

Confirming mind lost

Which dystopic megacorp do we get first in our brave new world? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I'm not sure if that's OC or a reference I'm not cultured enough to understand, but I can absolutely imagine a modern OCP advertising jingle like that, showing how down with everyone OCP is and totally not evil in any shape or form. The TV ad of course shows people dancing to it like it's some coke ad.

Which dystopic megacorp do we get first in our brave new world? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 40 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Pssst, Amazon already exists...

If we have to go by a fictional one, I think OCP.

What resources do you recommend for an adult wishing to relearn math? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 34 points 3 days ago

Khaaaaaan!
Some men just want to watch the world learn.

What food did you hate in the past, but enjoy now? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago

Not 100% sure of the ingredients, but yes, it's creamy. Involves a lot of milk, that'sall I know as I make it from these portioned bags with powder. Topped with a litte bit of bacon.

What food did you hate in the past, but enjoy now? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (2 children)

Blue cheese
Brussel sprouts
Cauliflower soup
Green peas
Brocoli
Olives