Whilst the literary merit of his books is scoffed at by many "serious" authors and reviewers (with some justification, as his actual prose is pedestrian), most have been bestsellers. Fans of his work, however, appreciate the attention to technical detail (helped by seemingly extensive contacts in the US military, perhaps encouraged by the uniformly favourable view of the American law enforcement and military communities portrayed in his work) and the well-thought-out plots. The Hunt For Red October and Patriot Games have been turned into commercially successful films.
In recent years, his novels have become more political, showcasing many of his right-wing, pro-military and law-enforcement beliefs. In [Executive Orders]?, his signature character Jack Ryan becomes President of the United States. Some Clancy fans have objected to this focus on politics rather than on the military subjects that his novels are famous for. Nevertheless, his books have continued to sell briskly.
Clancy has also written several nonfiction books about various branches of the US armed forces (see nonfiction, below.)
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