American Empire

Blood and Iron

By: Harry Turtledove

Narrated by: George Guidall

Best-selling master of alternate history Harry Turtledove offers a new vision of America after World War I. In 1920, as veterans question the very nation they fought for, socialist Upton Sinclair challenges Teddy Roosevelt for the presidency. And in the defeated Confederacy, a fiery racist whips his followers into a frenzy.©2001 Harry Turtledove (P)2008 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"[His] skill at dramatizing historical forces proves magisterial once more." ( Booklist)

Missing Something

It was a well described world, but something was missing. Possibly a climax? Most of the characters in the story were to put it bluntly, Boring.
This could have been an epic story, but I'm just left feeling Meh about it.

Transistional entry in Southern Victory series

The Great War is over and the winners and losers scatter in varying directions. A few too many romances in the many subplots for my taste. But several very big dramatic moments save the day. WW2 looms.

Good Story

I love how the story is going and the building of the climax in the story.

It's okay

The concept is good, but there isn't enough story at the end to make me want to read/listen to the next books in the series. The Narration is great.

"Freedom!"

Would you consider the audio edition of American Empire to be better than the print version?

I would. Excellent narration.

What did you like best about this story?

The plotline.

Which scene was your favorite?

Featherston taking over as leader of the Freedom Party.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction whatsoever.

Any additional comments?

A must-have for any Harry Turtledove and alternate history fans.