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A review by teachinsci
Alpha and Omega by Harry Turtledove
4.0
I have always enjoyed Turtledove's alternate history stories and books. This book was very different in that instead of being about a change history, it was about a possible change in the future. Specifically, it is about the religious End of Days. One thing that sets this apart from other End Days books is the perspectives. First, instead of Christian's being the focus (as in common in America), the majority of the book is about the Jewish coming of the Messiah and what is predicted to follow. Turtledove additionally doesn't rely on one group's view but instead offers the book from the viewpoints of members of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam... often using members with varying amounts of piety.
Without giving anything away, I fell I can say that Turtledove does a good job (as always) of considering the small consequences of his "historical"change along with the larger. Not being at all religious, some of the emotions in the book were flatter for me. Still it was a good read and an interesting departure for Turtledove.
When Netgalley offered the opportunity for me to read his upcoming book in exchange for an honest review, I appreciated the chance.
Without giving anything away, I fell I can say that Turtledove does a good job (as always) of considering the small consequences of his "historical"change along with the larger. Not being at all religious, some of the emotions in the book were flatter for me. Still it was a good read and an interesting departure for Turtledove.
When Netgalley offered the opportunity for me to read his upcoming book in exchange for an honest review, I appreciated the chance.