Days of Infamy: A Novel of Alternate History
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (658 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B006TR09ZO |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 338 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A "What-if" Read that was Believable." according to Highlander. It is traditional Turtledove, but it is better than usual Turtledove. I am familiar with the history of the early Pacific war and Turtledove hits all of the main themes in a rational and believable way. I have read Turtledove and been put off because I just couldn't accept the basic premises. But not here.Characters are not Turtledove's strong point, but the characters here are among his strongest.It was a good, solid read that kept me picking it up and staying up past my bed time.. Not Up To His Best Robert B. Hebson Jr. Being a huge fan of Harry Turtledove's Alternate History books, I eagerly anticipated reading this latest work.Sadly, I was not as impressed with "Infamy" as I am with his "American Front" series. Although this might well be the first in a new series of novels, I felt that, at least to this point, Turtledove had not warmed to this subject matter nearly to the extent that he did his "American Front" series.I felt that he did a very good job of portraying individual characters as he usually does, but I found that many of the events and their sequence, which do have to happen in the order he envisions f. Not a bad read. This was my first Turtledove book and I found it to be an enjoyable read. It isn't a first class read like some of Tom Clancy's work is, but it's a pleasant way to pass an evening or two. The premise is believable as many people have wondered why Japan didn't try to invada Hawai'i in 19Not a bad read. Amazon Customer This was my first Turtledove book and I found it to be an enjoyable read. It isn't a first class read like some of Tom Clancy's work is, but it's a pleasant way to pass an evening or two. The premise is believable as many people have wondered why Japan didn't try to invada Hawai'i in 1941 and Turtledove presents a decent invasion scenario. Where he falls short is on the subject of Japanese brutality. The Japanese of 1941 were, if anything, brutal and then they were excessive in their brutality. It is likely that Turtledove's editor or publisher would not like the politically incorrect depictions of J. 1 and Turtledove presents a decent invasion scenario. Where he falls short is on the subject of Japanese brutality. The Japanese of 19Not a bad read. Amazon Customer This was my first Turtledove book and I found it to be an enjoyable read. It isn't a first class read like some of Tom Clancy's work is, but it's a pleasant way to pass an evening or two. The premise is believable as many people have wondered why Japan didn't try to invada Hawai'i in 1941 and Turtledove presents a decent invasion scenario. Where he falls short is on the subject of Japanese brutality. The Japanese of 1941 were, if anything, brutal and then they were excessive in their brutality. It is likely that Turtledove's editor or publisher would not like the politically incorrect depictions of J. 1 were, if anything, brutal and then they were excessive in their brutality. It is likely that Turtledove's editor or publisher would not like the politically incorrect depictions of J
naval forces stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched an attack against U.S. But what if the Japanese followed up their air assault with an invasion and occupation of Hawaii? This is the question explored by Harry Turtledove in Days of Infamy, with frightening implications. With American military forces subjugated and civilians living in fear of their conquerors, there is no one to stop the Japanese from using the islands' resources to launch an offensive against America's western coast.
As the Japanese strengthen their hold on the islands, each side comes to grudgingly accept the courage of the other, despite the cultural chasms that separate them. Fisherman Jiro Takahashi, a native Japanese, welcomes the Rising Sun in Hawaii, but his sons, who consider themselves American, aren't so sure, even though the white Americans begin treating Japanese-Americans with contempt, particularly those who act as translators for the invaders, further widening the racial divide and increasing tensions. With an emphasis on tactics and warfare technology, this exciting, well-researched alternate history will please history buffs and SF fans alike. His ex-wife, Jane, keeps her head