Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Novels... Pick up and read?

Question: Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Novels!.!.!. Pick up and read!?

Do you have to read them in order to understand them!? I haven't seen the movies so I won't be confused by anything!. Are they fun to read!? Action, mystery, ect!.!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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No, but if you're going to read them all eventually it keeps the story going!. I've read and reread them at least 5 times each and enjoyed them each time! The Jack Ryan books are multi plot with a big climax at the end!.Www@QuestionHome@Com