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Eric Flint.
Riverdale, NY : Baen ; New York : Distributed by Simon & Schuster, c2000.
504 p. : maps ; 25 cm.
Best Books:
- Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, 2000 ; Voice of Youth Advocates; United States
Reading Measurement Programs:
Lexile, MetaMetrics, Inc.
Lexile Measure 650
Reading Counts-Scholastic
Interest Level High School
Reading Level 8
Title Point Value 36
Lexile Measure 650
Reviews:
- Nancy K. Wallace (VOYA, August 2000 (Vol. 23, No. 3))
Mike Stearns is speaking to his new brother-in-law, Tom Simpson, when a blinding flash and thunder bring the wedding reception to a standstill. The "Ring of Fire," as it came to be known afterwards, neatly cuts out Grantville, West Virginia, transporting it back in time and place to 1632 Germany. To complicate matters further, Europe is in the middle of the Thirty Years' War, and armed men are ravaging the adjacent farms, killing and raping residents. The balance of power is about to shift. Mike and the United Mine Workers organize an impromptu army, establish an independent republic, make provisions for maintaining industry and manufacturing, and secure the safety and well-being of the people. At first glance, readers might easily dismiss this book as the Dukes of Hazzard meet Tilly, Wallenstein, and Cardinal Richelieu. It is loaded with phrases such as "It's just a flesh wound," "One road kill coming up," and "So to hell with reading these guys their rights. We're just going to kill them." There is a wealth of historical information included, however, as well as a description of the fascinating political evolution of a tiny American republic developing within the boundaries of seventeenth-century Europe. The characters might be self-proclaimed rednecks, but they also represent the innate goodness of the American common people. Women are represented as beautiful, intelligent, and capable. The nonstop action will attract readers looking for an old-fashioned "shoot 'em up," but they will get a history lesson along with the fun. VOYA CODES: 4Q 4P S A/YA (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Broad general YA appeal; Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12; Adult-marketed book recommended for Young Adults). 2000, Baen, 504p, $24. Ages 15 to Adult. Subjects:
- Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 Fiction.
Americans--Germany Fiction.
City and town life Fiction.
Time travel Fiction.
Germany--History--1618-1648 Fiction.
West Virginia Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Fantastic fiction.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | PS3556.L548 A616 2000 |
99055275 |
813/.54 |
0671578499 (hc) 9780671578497 |