not a single story in the anthology which happens after the start of this book, they all take place ahead of its exposition. One ROF story, "In the Navy", by Weber is a direct prequel to a main plot element in this book and its plot threads' direct sequel 1634: The Baltic War. Characters in "1633" List of 1632 characters (fictional) Reception Publishers Weekly gives a positive review and praised the authors, Flint "for at showing how the new converts can make even the 'old Americans' uncomfortable in their zeal to achieve the blessings of 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,'" while Weber "helps smooth out characters who were stereotypes in the first book." Booklist gave a mostly positive review saying that "if it takes too many pages for some, others will turn every one and cry for more, which the authors intend to provide." The reviewer for the School Library Journal wrote that the book is "cleanly written, with an enormous cast of interesting characters...with constant action and the hint of danger." Library Journal gave a positive review saying that the authors "take historic speculation to a new level in a tale that combines accurate historical research with bold leaps of the imagination." 1633 was listed on the Locus (magazine) Hardcovers Bestsellers List for three months in a row during 2002, topping at number 2, and also later on the Paperbacks Bestsellers List for a single month in 2003 at number 1. Release details eBook/CDROM version (June 2002) Baen DOI: 0743435427 2002, USA, Baen Books (), Pub date August 2002, hardcover (First edition) 2003, USA, Baen Books (), July 2003, paperback References External links An excerpt of 1633 (novel) is available for download or reading online at the Baen Free Library here . The whole novel can be found here. 1632 series books 2002 American novels 2002 science fiction novels American science fiction novels American alternate history novels Baen Books available as e-books Books by Eric Flint Collaborative novels Novels by David Weber Fiction set in 1633 Novels set in the 1630s