New York Times best-selling author Eric Flint's 1632 showed listeners a fascinating alternate history of the Thirty Years' War through the eyes of a West Virginia community tossed back in time to 17th-century Germany. Here Flint teams up with acclaimed science fiction author David Weber to continue his epic tale. In 1633, the West Virginians attempt to use their modern-day knowledge to build a resistance against the forces of France, Spain,and England.
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"I've read this book twice, now. I'm a re-reader by nature, but I think that still says something about how much I like the book. I'm a sucker for historical fiction and rebuilding civilization/lost on a desert island stories, so any book that combines those genres is probably going to be all right with me. That said, as far as I can tell, it's well researched and plausible, and there are fun characters and exciting action galore. It's feels like a trashy novel only smarter, if that makes any sense. This is part two of a series: read 1632 first if you're interested."
— Rachel (4 out of 5 stars)
“Flint’s attention to detail is meticulous; the books are well-researched, and the plots well-conceived...1633 is an action-packed novel, with a fast-moving plot that both involves the reader and provokes lots of thought.”
— VOYA“Thoughtful and exciting...highly recommended as a reminder of how we can look to others when at our best.”
— Publishers Weekly“[A] rousing tale of adventure and intrigue.”
— Library Journal“The ways in which modern knowledge is used without a technological base are fascinating and well researched, as is the real historical information that helps create the background world.”
— School Library Journal" While the story is total fantasy it is woven into actual history of an area of Germany during 1633. The significant figures of that time are blended into the tale in an expanded composite that gives a great appreciation of what life must have been like at that time. The story is very entertaining and enjoyable and whimsical. Glad I came across it. "
— Nancy, 6/20/2016" This book is the sequel to 1632. I didn't enjoy it as much as the first one as it has a *lot* of the obscure European politics in it. Not being very familiar with that era's history (at least not at that level), it became a bit tedious. Still, it is very well written and the battle scenes are great. "
— Bob, 2/16/2014" My first e-book. Reading on my iPod. "
— Markt5660, 1/31/2014" Volume 2 Nothing special Modern american town Finds itself in the midst of the thirty years war and brings Democracy, Big Guns and Apple Pie to the people. To be fair the authors do try to give the Pie a european flavour.[return][return]I learned some odds and sods about the history while grappled with an unlikely plot. Eric Flint is very much a product of the American trade union movement which gives the revolutionary ideals of this book a different feel to that usual.[return][return]For some reason this book brought home to me that many Americans do genuinely see themselves as part of an on going and continuing revolution. Democracy is for them very much a revolutionary ideal. "
— Simeonberesford, 1/27/2014" Yup, reading the sequels. Lots of action, some interesting political commentary, acceptable characters but no real character development aside from seeing a different side to John Simpson. "
— Frode, 1/24/2014" I can't put this series down. It's really well written and paced. I never would've imagined that the central idea had such "legs" but Flint is keeping me interested without fail. "
— Bobscopatz, 1/19/2014" Better than 1632 in many ways, but you should probably read 1632 before reading this one. "
— Donald, 1/16/2014" I couldn't get past the first couple of chapters. Just a ridiculous story line and not carried by any other aspects. "
— John, 1/4/2014David Weber is a science fiction phenomenon. His popular Honor Harrington space-opera adventures are New York Times bestsellers and can’t come out fast enough for his devoted readers. He lives in South Carolina with his wife and their three children.
George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.