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Title: A THOUGHT PROVOKING NOVEL
Review: Many of the following negative reviews seem to disagree with Turtledove's and Dreyfuss' portrayal of American society in a world were the American Revolution never took place. These readers question the different societal mores, conventions, level of technology, and racial integration that this different America possesses. Let us not forget, however, that the very premise of alternate history states that the world would not be the same if certain historical events had occurred differently. By leaving our prejudices aside and reading between the lines, we can actually conclude that Tutledove's and Dreyfuss' alternate America seems plausible enough. Although the plot at times moves at a snail-like pace, the storyline eventually gains momentum and finishes up with a bang. Ultimately speaking, this novel embraces the reader with its gallant characters, creative storytelling, and thought-provoking implications.
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