Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by James D — 10 May 2015

Not the worst spy thriller I've seen nor the best, but it sits solidly in the middle of the pack.

This review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) was written by James D on 10 May 2015.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.

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