Justinian
by H. N. Turtletaub
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Author: H. N. TurtletaubEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-08-15
ISBN: 0812545273
Number of pages: 640
Publisher: Tor Books
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Book Review: A Fascinating Tragedy!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never read any of Harry Turtledove's works of alternative history because, as a history buff, I could never quite bring myself to spend time reading about "what might have been". I find "what was" more than entertaining enough. I regard historical fiction however - if it stays within known historical fact and only fictionalizes conversations, motives, and minor characters (and even then sparingly) - as different, more like pure history. So when I saw this book of apparent historical fiction by Turtledove, I was intrigued enough to try it. I'm glad I did. I found the book totally fascinating and extremely well-written. Of course, as I do with all historical fiction, I researched the subject enough to determine how faithful the author was to actual events. Although generally available reference works are somewhat light on Justinian II, everything I was able to find agreed perfectly with the book. The book totally absorbed every hour I didn't spend sleeping, eating, or working. Will I now turn to Turtledove's alternative history? I doubt it. But I sure hope he writes more historical fiction!
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