Ah , books, used to love books but no longer have time. I believe I may have read your #’s 1,4 & 5.
Back when I made more time for books I tended to ‘fit them in’ and my version of a book binge would be 8 books in 3 days. This does not make for very high retention level as I was not blessed with a photographic memory, (my # one wish if I met a genie in a bottle). Will watch out for the character in the future. I loved the film Red Oct, I’m a sucker for Connery. But have hesitated buying the DVD as I’ve heard bad PR on its quality.