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jennrocca's review
3.0
I liked the premise and I liked the sections of the story that dealt directly with the lives of the people in the town. There were long sections that dealt with battles, attacking armies, and/or political strategy. I disliked all of those sections. It's not that they were bad... it's just not something I care about.
Also, very violent. Viciously violent.
Also, very violent. Viciously violent.
queenbee31's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
medium-paced
4.0
It's the second time that I listened to it. This is probably a book better off taken in via reading to absorb the historical names and locations better. I only JUST figured out Rebecca's actua last name halfway through this time around. But I love the juxtaposition of real historical people and events with the Ring of Fire and Grantville.
outcastsimba's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gregpocalypse's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
karinlib's review against another edition
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed this alternative history, where an entire town time travels back to 1632 Germany, an important year in the 30 years war.
damocles346's review against another edition
3.0
A Product of Its Time
The book is chock full of shlocky “men writing women” passages. Not in a negative way per-say, but simply in a ham fisted male viewpoint way.
The unique setting and subject matter manages to hoist the story up into “interesting enough to finish” territory.
The book is chock full of shlocky “men writing women” passages. Not in a negative way per-say, but simply in a ham fisted male viewpoint way.
The unique setting and subject matter manages to hoist the story up into “interesting enough to finish” territory.
whiskyrob's review
3.0
Easy fun book that I can reread every couple years when I need something less intellectually stimulating. Lot of interesting scenes and characters that stick with you.
tani's review
4.0
Really fun book, although things did come too easily for the Americans. Still, I enjoyed it a lot. Possibly a dream book for patriotic hillbillies, but I'm not as patriotic as all that, so only 4 stars from me. ;)