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Old 04-09-2008, 02:14 PM   #318
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... next week is The Disunited States of America by Harry Turtledove.
Is it really coming next week? Eww.

I've read this novel. It was written as part of a "young adult" series of novels, and Mr. Turtledove's writing style has been dumbed down to a "young adult" reading level. (I'm not entirely certain what level that is. I, for one, read Kafka and Hesse in the 8th grade.)

Anyone who hasn't read any of his work should avoid this novel. You will get a false impression. The rest of his work is much better. If you have read Mr. Turtledove before, then you will likely be disappointed.

If someone wants to read his work, then I would recommend that you start with "The Guns of the South", "In The Presence of Mine Enemies", or "Ruled Britannia". These are 3 well written stand-alone novels, and will give you a chance to see if you like his writing style.
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