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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Unbalanced story that is interesting yet frustrating.,
By peter@thoughtline.com (Hudsonville, Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pacific Empire (Paperback)
I thought this book did an excellant job in character development and motivation. Unfortunately I thougth the political motivations and assumptions were less realistic and believable. The concept of an early in end to the European theatre with the Americans not directly involved seems rather a large leap in logic. I will not tell more so as not to ruin the read for others but this type of thinking prevades the novel.Over all this is not a bad read but I do not consider it a first rate alternate history novel. I would consider buying other novels by this author however. Well written in an inovative fashion.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beauty personified,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pacific Empire (Paperback)
G. Miki Hayden's Pacific Empire is a wonderful, compassionate romp through the minds of an assortment of people who are linked by circumstances both within and without of their control. Although, on the surface, this book appears to consist of nine separate stories, it does not take long to discover that each is beautifully intertwined with the others to form a ninth part of a splendid and riveting novel.Based on the assumption that World War II did not take the turns that we recognize today, Pacific Empire treats its readers to a mind-opening journey across several decades through the eyes of people connected by unknown ties of blood, honor, dignity and love. Treachery is punished, fortitude rewarded. A wonderful book. The style of writing is breathtaking but by no means pretentious. This is one of the few books I have read where I constantly found myself pausing mid-paragraph to stare into the distance and ponder on the beauty of the words. It is both thought-provoking and entertaining; the sort of book that exudes a special power that will continue to draw you back for several more reads in the future. Do it again, Ms.Hayden, please... Christopher Belton, author of Crime Sans Frontieres
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A winner!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Pacific Empire (Paperback)
A winner! Ms. Hayden has brought to life an alternate history in which Japan did not lose the war, and her grasp of the politics and culture of that period makes for a vivid read. The characters are so three dimensional that they seem to walk off the pages. The plot is compelling, the story-telling dynamic. While PACIFIC EMPIRE is really a series of interconnected short stories, the pace is that of a well crafted novel. A fascinating concept, and carried out to perfection. -- Elizabeth Dearl, short fiction author
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