Rainbow SixRainbow Six
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What it's about
Rainbow Six is one of Tom Clancy's biggest thrillers: John Clark leads Rainbow, a secret multinational counterterrorism unit, through a wave of attacks that turn out to be connected to a far larger and more terrifying plot.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 7 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1998. It inspired one of the most successful video game series ever.
You'll love it if you liked
Without Remorse
Clear and Present Danger
The Hunt for Red OctoberGood to know
It's very long and detailed. It follows Without Remorse in John Clark's story but stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers70 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller58 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #82 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #455 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #876 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous, Epic, Gripping
More by Tom Clancy
Without Remorse
Red Storm Rising
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Quick answers
Is Rainbow Six worth reading?
Yes. It spent 7 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and was one of the ten best-selling books of 1998. It ranks #876 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 74.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Rainbow Six about?
Rainbow Six is one of Tom Clancy's biggest thrillers: John Clark leads Rainbow, a secret multinational counterterrorism unit, through a wave of attacks that turn out to be connected to a far larger and more terrifying plot.
How long does it take to read Rainbow Six?
About 23 hours (913 pages), or about 7 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Rainbow Six?
If you liked it, try Without Remorse by Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy or The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy.