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Gerin the Fox #4-5
Tale of the Fox
Gerin the Fox, ruler of Fox Keep, finds his peaceful life turned upside down by the invading Gradi, the machinations of imperial forces out to re-annex the Northlands, and an uneasy alliance with an old foe.
768 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Harry Turtledove
566 books1,978 followersDr Harry Norman Turtledove is an American novelist, who has produced a sizeable number of works in several genres including alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction.
Harry Turtledove attended UCLA, where he received a Ph.D. in Byzantine history in 1977.
Turtledove has been dubbed "The Master of Alternate History". Within this genre he is known both for creating original scenarios: such as survival of the Byzantine Empire; an alien invasion in the middle of the World War II; and for giving a fresh and original treatment to themes previously dealt with by other authors, such as the victory of the South in the American Civil War; and of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
His novels have been credited with bringing alternate history into the mainstream. His style of alternate history has a strong military theme.
Harry Turtledove attended UCLA, where he received a Ph.D. in Byzantine history in 1977.
Turtledove has been dubbed "The Master of Alternate History". Within this genre he is known both for creating original scenarios: such as survival of the Byzantine Empire; an alien invasion in the middle of the World War II; and for giving a fresh and original treatment to themes previously dealt with by other authors, such as the victory of the South in the American Civil War; and of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
His novels have been credited with bringing alternate history into the mainstream. His style of alternate history has a strong military theme.
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July 12, 2019
Tale of the Fox contains the last two books of the Gerin the Fox saga, King of the North and Fox and Empire. I liked both of them a lot for the setting and the pace. Also, the growth of the characters in the separate books as well as throughout the whole series of books was very good. The introduction of Ferdulf is a highlight, his shenanigans are the base for some very funny parts.
But it was also getting a bit repetitive: Gerin is preparing to battle an enemy (A), but before the war can start, said enemy A turns to Gerin for help in defeating a new enemy (B), who is stronger than either of them. Enemy B underestimates Gerin & co, yet help from the Gods is needed to make sure Gerin can live happily ever after. Or at least until the next war presents itself.
Great reading, but lacking originality.
But it was also getting a bit repetitive: Gerin is preparing to battle an enemy (A), but before the war can start, said enemy A turns to Gerin for help in defeating a new enemy (B), who is stronger than either of them. Enemy B underestimates Gerin & co, yet help from the Gods is needed to make sure Gerin can live happily ever after. Or at least until the next war presents itself.
Great reading, but lacking originality.
September 4, 2007
A more interesting book than Thessalonica, in that it tells the story of a couple of military campaigns in a fantasy setting from the lord/king's point of view (as opposed to the pivotal militia member in Thessalonica).
Turtledove's handling of his characters is blokey, jokey, and often hokey, so a more strategic view point helps to raise the tales out of mediocrity.
Turtledove can be diverting, but won't win any prizes.
Turtledove's handling of his characters is blokey, jokey, and often hokey, so a more strategic view point helps to raise the tales out of mediocrity.
Turtledove can be diverting, but won't win any prizes.
November 14, 2007
Not the best Turtledove. First stry is good, the longer novella I just couldn't get into. Not worth the 5 Euros I spent on it (in the bargain bin, no less)
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