Did he write any good books?

probably a couple.
I think writers should read him to understand how to pace tension for the plebs.

>>9728856
But did HE write them?

>>9728856
This.
Just because clancy is bad at many things doesn't mean he's not good at some things. A good writer should have control of pacing and narrative hook as much as prose style, character etc.
Red Storm Rising or hunt for red October are his best.

>>9728892
>clancy is bad at many things
Like what?

>>9728851
He wouldn't have been in DFW's curriculum had he been a bad author, anon, just think about it.

>>9728999
DFW had a curriculum?