Opening Atlantis: A Novel of Alternate History
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (745 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1400105544 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 342 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Simultaneous release with the Roc hardcover (Reviews, Oct. . Fed up with political repression, the fisherman, his family and a few friends head for the promised paradise-only to find themselves pitted against an exiled nobleman who wants to rule the island. Helped by the cool understatement of Todd McLaren, who makes all the "What ifs?" of the genre fresh and believable, listeners should plunge right into this predictable but intriguing story of the discovery of an unknown island during the reign of Henry VI by a wandering English fisherman. McLaren makes all the voices distinct and identifiable, from lowly Brits and smarmy lords to the foreigners flocking to Atlantis. From Publishers Weekly Even in his lesser efforts, like this start of a trilogy about the Lost Continent of Atlantis, Turtledove is still the master of alternative history. All rights
Now, in the first of a brand-new trilogy, he rewrites the history of the world with the existence of an eighth continent. For many years, this land of opportunity lured dreamers from around the globe with its natural resources, offering a new beginning for those willing to brave the wonders of the unexplored land.. Atlantis lies between Europe and the East Coast of Terranova. New York Times bestselling author Harry Turtledove has intrigued readers with such thought-provoking "what if" scenarios as a conquered Elizabethan England in Ruled Britannia and a Japanese occupation of Hawaii in Days of Infamy and End of the Beginning
Jackie Lynn said Alternate settlement of a continent story. What if an unknown continent was between North America and England? What else would you call it? This is not an off-world plot, but a more realistic history novel of what might have been. I always enjoy Turtledove's characters; they really show how life at that time was lived in lots of detail. Settlers from a few other groups plant colonies and create their own histories in much the same way that North America was t. danman said New place same story. I first read this book because I recognized the author.While I did and still do enjoy this book, I do recognize that this is simply restated American history.However, this book is still worth the time and money to read because of Turtledove's exemplar attention to details and his showing of multiple "biographies" in the same times, from different areas and backgrounds.Everything from plot to settings are rendered wit. C R Swanson said Not bad, but not up to the usual standard. Harry Turtledove has gone out to milk the alternate history cash cow once again. I can hardly blame him. It makes him money and, to a great extent, he's the best in the business at it. Which is why I was somewhat let down by this book.I went into this story with high expectations. An 8th contenient in the middle of the Atlantic? Full of exotic beasts? The Brits are the first to colonize it? This could get interesting
He left broadcasting for a full-time career in voice-overs, where he has been heard on more than 5,000 TV and radio commercials, as well as TV promos, narrations for documentaries on such networks as A&E and the History Channel, and films. . Harry Turtledove is an award-winning and bestselling author of science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction. His alternate-history works include How Few Remain