Clear and Present Danger | Techniques
Like The Hunt for Red October (1984), and Clancy's other novels, Clear and Present Danger is episodic; the attack against the drug cartel serves to focus the actions of the many characters. This focus helps keep events in perspective; everything a character does is measured against its effectiveness in hurting or aiding the cartel. Bashing drug smugglers is likely to appeal to many readers, but Clancy avoids pandering to those who expect the complete destruction of vile villains. Instead, the novel explores the moral ambiguities and confusions of the situation.
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