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“An interesting 'Alternate History' novel. Well written with engaging characters.
Marcel Dekker wrote this review Tuesday, September 2 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Plot: Jews that survived the Nazi Holocaust are still surviving today (2010) in the 3rd Reich. Of course under the identity of perfect Aryans. They need to be extremely careful with everything they do or say in their lifes, or they run the chance to be killed by the SS. The politics in the background tell the story of the 2rd Reich in motion, with a new "Führer" who wants to pass more rights to the people.
The story reminded me of the final days of Communism under Gorbachev.
I give it 3 stars because it really entertained me. There were a few things that bothered me though, which lost the book the 4th star:
- repetition of internal thoughts of the jewisch main charachters. They do or say one thing, but they think something different. Of course an important point, but repeated too often
- didn't like to "subtle" hints to real life characters (Kurt Haldweim - Kurt Waldheim : Bavarian Gauleiter Strauss - Franz Josef Strauss; Odilo Globocnic - same (although born in 1904, couldn't possibly play a role in 2010), and a few more)
And can anyone answer me this question: did the Gimpels really play Bridge again with the Dorsches after all what happened? I wasn't sure about this....”
“I don't read much Harry Turtledove to compare best or worst, but this one was enjoyable. Set in the future (2009, soon to be the past) of a Germany where the Nazis swept the globe (with some Japanese assistance) it follows a small group of Jews living in Berlin. Perhaps needless to say Turtledove has an intriguing premise and fleshes out his characters wonderfully, with unexpected turns of events. Some descriptions were repetetive, but that may just be because the book was long enough he didn't want you to forget who the side characters were. Also, a lot of bridge was played in detail, maybe it tied in with the story or characters, but I don't play bridge and it was starting to get on my nerves because important conversations were had over the game.”
anarresa wrote this review Monday, May 21 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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