Was soft spot created for the Team USA?

[Nuel Ukah]

Right from the spying by Steve Spalding, to the missing handset, to being followed by Team USA to the launching site, and to many several undetected scene by the terrorist group. Do you think the author created a soft spot or quick alienation of the terrorist group by the Team USA?
For me, I think the author did. These terrorist group are quite well trained and the author was supposed to created some suspense in that direction.

I don't consider this to be an issue because not all missions are hard and suspenseful. There are easy wins and very easy wins sometimes.

[mensah2]

The author perfectly created some soft spot in the form of suspense. The author created a soft spot or quick alienation of the terrorist group by the Team USA.

[Blindjew]

It was a bit convenient how quickly things fell into place, but that's to be expected of a campy romance. The story falls into place for the protagonists, even if the enemy is competent. A combination of skill and lucky circumstances play together to deliver this slice of extraordinary lives among McBride's friends, staff, and family.

[Kanda_theGreat]

The author disappointed me a great deal when he provided Team USA with easy victory. Jack Winnick in his book, East Wind gave the US hard-earned victory over terrorists keen on bombing America. Some of these terrorists have lived in the US long enough to understand how their security apparatus function an hence have a way of avoiding being nabbed. The lost phone incident has been simply used by the author as a yardstick to let Team USA easily triumph over the terrorists. We can't generally assume that the terrorist are hell-bent on accomplishing their evil deeds to the point of throwing all caution to the wind.

[maxiphemmax]

The author disappointed me a great deal when he provided Team USA with easy victory. Jack Winnick in his book, East Wind gave the US hard-earned victory over terrorists keen on bombing America. Some of these terrorists have lived in the US long enough to understand how their security apparatus function an hence have a way of avoiding being nabbed. The lost phone incident has been simply used by the author as a yardstick to let Team USA easily triumph over the terrorists. We can't generally assume that the terrorist are hell-bent on accomplishing their evil deeds to the point of throwing all caution to the wind.

Your analysis was just so on point. Some in the comment box already said the terrorist even planned to fail.

[AntonelaMaria]

The author disappointed me a great deal when he provided Team USA with easy victory. Jack Winnick in his book, East Wind gave the US hard-earned victory over terrorists keen on bombing America. Some of these terrorists have lived in the US long enough to understand how their security apparatus function an hence have a way of avoiding being nabbed. The lost phone incident has been simply used by the author as a yardstick to let Team USA easily triumph over the terrorists. We can't generally assume that the terrorist are hell-bent on accomplishing their evil deeds to the point of throwing all caution to the wind.

Great point. But I have to say I wasn't disappointed because I wasn't expecting all that much in terms of a strong plotline.
I love your profile picture btw.

[AntonelaMaria]

The author disappointed me a great deal when he provided Team USA with easy victory. Jack Winnick in his book, East Wind gave the US hard-earned victory over terrorists keen on bombing America. Some of these terrorists have lived in the US long enough to understand how their security apparatus function an hence have a way of avoiding being nabbed. The lost phone incident has been simply used by the author as a yardstick to let Team USA easily triumph over the terrorists. We can't generally assume that the terrorist are hell-bent on accomplishing their evil deeds to the point of throwing all caution to the wind.

Your analysis was just so on point. Some in the comment box already said the terrorist even planned to fail.

The terrorists that are planning to fail!! Hmmm... That would be convenient for everyone wouldn't it?! Lol... The plot is so simple and faulty as are the characters. Maybe we just expect way too much from this book.

[Prisallen]

I agree the win came a bit too easy for Team USA. The terrorist group seemed to be oblivious to anyone watching them. And the phone situation just isn't believable to me. Anyone can track their cell phone but I would think a terrorist would definitely want to know where it was and silence the one who took it!

Exactly my point. Despite their ability to maneuver their way with the launching and the transporting of the nukes.

That is true. Also, when Kelly was seen at the novelty store and got away. Then, someone took pictures of her while she was sitting and waiting for Tom to return. What was that about? Nothing seemed to come from that.

[Kanda_theGreat]

The author disappointed me a great deal when he provided Team USA with easy victory. Jack Winnick in his book, East Wind gave the US hard-earned victory over terrorists keen on bombing America. Some of these terrorists have lived in the US long enough to understand how their security apparatus function an hence have a way of avoiding being nabbed. The lost phone incident has been simply used by the author as a yardstick to let Team USA easily triumph over the terrorists. We can't generally assume that the terrorist are hell-bent on accomplishing their evil deeds to the point of throwing all caution to the wind.

Great point. But I have to say I wasn't disappointed because I wasn't expecting all that much in terms of a strong plotline.
I love your profile picture btw.

Aaah... Thank you for the complements

[[Danielle]]

I definitely think Team USA won too easily. I kept waiting for something to happen to make things more difficult/tense for Team USA, but it never came.

[AntonelaMaria]

I definitely think Team USA won too easily. I kept waiting for something to happen to make things more difficult/tense for Team USA, but it never came.

You are right, there wasn't any real excitement in the plotline.

[nooregano]

Wow, from the answers here, it looks like the villains were very caricaturised!!

[Brendan Donaghy]

It was a bit convenient how quickly things fell into place, but that's to be expected of a campy romance. The story falls into place for the protagonists, even if the enemy is competent. A combination of skill and lucky circumstances play together to deliver this slice of extraordinary lives among McBride's friends, staff, and family.

'but that's to be expected of a campy romance.'
That's the book in a nutshell for me. Great comment.

[Letora]

Right from the spying by Steve Spalding, to the missing handset, to being followed by Team USA to the launching site, and to many several undetected scene by the terrorist group. Do you think the author created a soft spot or quick alienation of the terrorist group by the Team USA?
For me, I think the author did. These terrorist group are quite well trained and the author was supposed to created some suspense in that direction.

I think things went too easily for Team USA. I would have found a lot more interest in the story if there was actual conflict. Things sort of just happen without any real challenge.

[diamonnd]

You bring up a really good point. I definitely agree with you. Things seemed a little too easy at times and I wish there had been more challenging moments for them. I think it would have definitely helped build suspense.