1632
By Eric Flint
Narration by George Guidall
Let me just start off by saying that George Guidall is one of my most favorite narrators. His voice is rich and clear and brings variety and singularity to the voices of the characters in the book.
I like Mr. Flint's writing style and the idea of a group of modern day coal miners going back in time (or I guess to an alternate universe) is unique and somewhat captivating.
I however took some issue with some of the assumptions and ideas presupposed that the reader agrees with. Such as the idea that bigotry, sexism, Christianity, wealth, and corporate status (i.e. executives) are all connected in a decidedly negative and snub nosed fashion. Whereas downtrodden, union, atheistic, feminist, and socialist are intertwined to be the best thing ever.
Don't get me wrong!
My point is that they are not all exclusively connected either way nor are they all decidedly negative or positive. Some are, bigotry and sexism are bad things.
Sorry for the soap box.
I enjoyed this book, despite that, with a fair share of battles, unlikely heroes and heroines, and romance for relationships and culture. I look forward to 1633.
If you liked this book you may like:
Les Miserables
by Victor Hugo
or
Destroyermen
by Taylor Anderson
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